Stainless sheet — cost and pricing guide
Stainless cuts cleanly with nitrogen assist - which costs real money per hour and belongs in your laser rate.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Material price | $60-120 per 3mm sheet (1x2m) |
| Density | 8.0 g/cm³ |
| Process | Sheet Metal Cutting |
| Typical uses | food equipment, enclosures, architectural |
What drives the real part cost
Material price is only one input. The full per-part cost adds machine time at your all-in hourly rate, hands-on labor, a failure or scrap allowance, and your margin. On most Stainless sheet parts, machine time and labor outweigh the material itself — which is why per-kg price comparisons alone mislead.
Pro tip
Nitrogen assist adds $5-15/hr to operating cost versus oxygen cutting on mild steel.
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