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Laser Cutting Calculator

Estimate cut time and cost from your toolpath length, and dial in kerf compensation so press-fit parts actually fit.

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Kerf compensation
Offset per cut side0.075 mm
Holes / slots — cut wider by0.15 mm
Tabs / pegs — cut narrower by0.15 mm
The beam removes ~half a kerf from each side of the path. Typical CO₂ kerf is 0.1–0.2 mm; fiber lasers less. Cut a test piece to confirm on your machine and material.
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Kerf compensation by material