Mild steel (1008 / 44W)
The economical carbon steel. Ideal for brackets, frames and parts that will be painted.
22 gauge to 1/2″ · bending up to 1/4″
See the mild steel datasheetCustom Steel Cutting
Laseo cuts your steel and stainless steel parts on a fiber laser, from 24 gauge up to 1/2″ thick. Upload your drawing, choose the grade and thickness, and the price of your custom metal part appears instantly — starting from a single part. Bending, tapping, hardware and powder coating are ordered in the same step.
- ±0.005″ cutting tolerance on most thicknesses
- Ships in 4 to 8 business days, made in Quebec
- Free shipping across Canada ($49 minimum order)
Which steel for your part?
The right choice mostly comes down to two questions: will the part be painted, and what environment will it live in? Each datasheet details the thicknesses, tolerances and available operations.
G90 galvanized steel
Bright zinc coating, the most economical corrosion protection. Ideal for outdoor parts left bare, ducting and flashing.
24 to 12 gauge · bendable
See the galvanized datasheet
Galvanneal steel
Uniform matte finish, superior paint adhesion and weldable. Ideal for powder-coated enclosures, panels and covers.
22 to 11 gauge · bendable
See the galvanneal datasheet
304 stainless steel
The most versatile, food-grade stainless. Industrial #2B finish, #4 brushed for visible surfaces, #1 in heavy thicknesses.
24 gauge to 1/2″ · bending up to 1/4″
See the 304 stainless datasheet
316 stainless steel
The marine stainless: molybdenum protects it from salt and chlorides. Ideal near the sea, road salt or chlorinated products.
24 gauge to 1/8″ · #2B or #4 finish
See the 316 stainless datasheet
Steel and stainless checker plate
Non-slip surfaces for trailers, steps, walkways, kitchens and docks.
Steel 1/8″ to 3/8″ · 304 stainless 1/8″ to 1/4″
Steel checker plate · Stainless checker plateNeed a lighter metal? Visit our custom aluminum cutting page. We also cut copper and brass.
Steels compared at a glance
| Grade | Thicknesses | Bending | Tapping | Dimpling | Powder coating | Left bare outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild steel | 22G to 1/2″ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ 18G to 11G | ✓ | No, rusts without protection |
| G90 galvanized | 24G to 12G | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ 24G to 18G | — | Yes, protected by zinc |
| Galvanneal | 22G to 11G | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ 22G to 11G | ✓ | Made to be painted |
| 304 stainless | 24G to 1/2″ | ✓ | — | ✓ 24G to 11G | ✓ | Yes, except in salty environments |
| 316 stainless | 24G to 1/8″ | ✓ | — | ✓ 24G to 1/8″ | ✓ | Yes, even with salt and chlorides |
All these grades are fiber laser cut and accept self-clinching hardware (except galvanneal) and laser engraving (except mild steel). The app automatically validates which operations are possible for the chosen grade and thickness.
Two questions come up often. Galvanized or galvanneal? Part left bare: G90. Part powder coated or welded: galvanneal — see galvanized or galvanneal. 304 or 316? 304 by default; 316 as soon as the part will live around chlorides — see 304 or 316 stainless.
Designing your steel part
Bending guide
Radii, K-factors and design rules for bent sheet metal.
Stainless steel finishes
#2B, #4 brushed or #1: which finish for which surface.
Metal for outdoor use
Which metals hold up to road salt and Canadian winters.
For a non-slip surface, compare the options in choosing your checker plate.
Steel cutting FAQ
Galvanized or galvanneal steel?
If the part stays unpainted, choose G90 galvanized. If it will be powder coated or welded, choose galvanneal: it is the only one of the two offered with powder coating at Laseo.
304 or 316 stainless?
304 covers most indoor and outdoor uses. Move to 316 as soon as the part will be exposed to chlorides: salt air, road salt, brines or bleach washdowns.
What is the maximum steel thickness?
1/2″ in mild steel (44W hot rolled) and 304 stainless. Galvanized goes up to 12 gauge, galvanneal up to 11 gauge and 316 stainless up to 1/8″.
What is the lead time, and is there a minimum quantity?
You can order from a single part. Parts ship in 4 to 8 business days, and shipping is free across Canada ($49 minimum order).
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