Laser Cutting Services | Rapid Die Cut

The digital die cutting solution for complex parts

Laser cutting is the digital die-cutting solution for parts too intricate, too detailed, or too variable for a tooled die. A high-power, precision-guided laser cuts directly from your digital file, so there's no tooling to build and no tooling lead time to wait on, just accuracy, repeatability, and clean edges on even the most complex geometries.

It's a strong fit for prototyping, short runs, and any part where the design might still change before it locks.

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Why laser cutting

Because the laser cuts from a digital file instead of a physical die, it handles tight corners, fine detail, and one-off design changes that would require an entirely new die with tooled cutting.

It also runs with minimal material waste and less secondary processing than mechanical cutting methods, since the cut edge typically comes off clean and ready to use.

What We Cut With Laser Cutting

Precision Contour Cutting

Tight-tolerance cuts along complex, curved, or irregular contours that would be difficult to tool for.

Large-Format Cutting

Full-sheet and oversized parts cut in a single pass, without piecing together multiple smaller cuts.

Engraving and Etching

Surface-level marking for part numbers, logos, or reference marks, without cutting all the way through. Unique to laser among our cutting technologies.

Scoring and Creasing

Controlled fold lines cut to a partial depth, so a part can be folded or assembled to spec after cutting.

Perforating

Precise perforation patterns for tear lines, ventilation, or controlled-release seams.

Multi-Material Cutting

One setup handles multiple material types and thicknesses without a tooling change between them.

Materials

Laser cutting works across foams, rubbers, plastics, films, and adhesive-backed laminates. If your part combines layers of different materials, laser cutting can often cut the stack in one pass rather than processing each layer separately.

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Industries We Serve

Tight tolerances and complex geometries matter most where the part is mission-critical.

Why Choose Rapid Die Cut

Advanced Technology

Fully automated laser cutting backed by 35+ years of manufacturing experience and ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Production Versatility

The same laser cutting process scales from a single prototype to full production runs, with no minimum order quantity.

Instant Online Quoting

Get pricing in minutes through our online configurator, no waiting on a manual quote for standard jobs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is laser cutting?

Laser cutting uses a high-power, precision-guided laser to cut directly from a digital file, no physical die required. It handles tight corners and fine detail that would be difficult to tool for, and can also engrave or etch a surface without cutting all the way through.

Do I need a CAD file to get a laser-cut part?

Yes. Laser cutting runs from your CAD file. Get started by selecting your desired material, choosing our Cut to Shape service, and walking through the steps to configure your part.

What's the difference between laser cutting and die cutting?

Die cutting uses a physical tool built for your exact shape, efficient at high volume but requiring tooling lead time. Laser cutting needs no tooling, so it's faster to start and better suited to prototypes, short runs, and designs still in flux. See Die Cutting.

What's the difference between laser cutting and CNC knife cutting?

Laser cutting uses a focused beam and can also engrave or etch a surface without cutting through it. CNC knife cutting uses an oscillating blade, well suited to soft and semi-rigid materials and depth-controlled cuts like kiss cutting.

What materials can be cut with laser cutting?

Laser cutting works across foams, rubbers, plastics, films, and adhesive-backed laminates.

Can laser cutting handle multiple materials in one part?

Yes, multi-material cutting is one of our core laser capabilities, see 'What We Cut' above.

How fast can I get a laser-cut prototype?

Prototyping can ship in as fast as 1 day; production runs typically ship in about 10 business days.

What tolerances can I expect from laser cutting?

Laser cutting runs on roll and sheet stock, so it falls under our standard roll & sheet stock material thickness tolerance: ± 0.005"–0.010", depending on material type and manufacturer.

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