Material · rust-free stainless steel
Stainless steel laser cutting – V2A + V4A up to 15 mm
Laserteile Online laser cuts 3 rust-free stainless steels – V2A 1.4301, V4A 1.4404 and V4A 1.4571 – in thicknesses from 0.5 to 15 mm on sheet formats up to 3,000 × 1,500 mm. Ground visible surfaces on request. Instant price in 60 seconds, delivery from 2 working days, from a single part.
3
stainless steel grades
0.5–15
mm material thickness
3,000 × 1,500
mm max. sheet format
✓
grinding as an option
Grade guide
V2A or V4A? The difference in a minute
Both are rust-free – the difference is molybdenum: V4A also withstands chlorides and acids, while V2A is the more affordable standard for everything else.
| Criterion | V2A (1.4301) | V4A (1.4404 / 1.4571) |
|---|---|---|
| Alloy | Chromium-nickel steel | Chromium-nickel steel with molybdenum |
| Corrosion resistance | Very good indoors and in normal outdoor environments | Additionally resistant to chlorides and acids |
| Typical environment | Interior fit-out, railings, furniture, façades | Swimming pools, coastal areas, food, chemicals |
| Thicknesses in the calculator | 0.5–15 mm | 0.5–15 mm |
| Material basis (raw material, as of 08/2026) | €3.50/kg | €6.10/kg |
“V2A” and “V4A” are common trade names – in the calculator you select the material by its unambiguous material number. That matters when a drawing or specification prescribes a specific grade: 1.4301 stands for the V2A standard, 1.4404 and 1.4571 for the two V4A grades. The fibre laser cuts all three materials with a clean, narrow kerf – including fine contours, cut-outs and tight radii, straight from your CAD file.
1.4301 – the rust-free standard
V2A 1.4301 is the most widely used stainless steel of all: a chromium-nickel steel that stays permanently rust-free indoors and in normal outdoor environments – with no coating. Railings, furniture, panels, signs: if you need “just stainless steel”, this is the right choice.
1.4404 – V4A for welded constructions
The low-carbon V4A grade with molybdenum: resistant to chlorides and acids, and the usual choice for welded parts in food technology, chemicals and coastal areas – anywhere V2A reaches its limits.
1.4571 – V4A with titanium stabilisation
The classic plant-engineering grade: like 1.4404, resistant to acid and chlorine, and additionally stabilised with titanium. Many specifications in chemical and equipment engineering expressly prescribe 1.4571 – simply selectable directly in the calculator.
Surface finish
Ground visible surfaces – order directly with your parts
Grinding is selectable as an add-on option in the calculator for all three stainless steel grades – a USP that few online laser services offer.
- Grinding – an evenly ground surface for railings, panels and furniture parts, with no rework of your own
- Tumbling + deburring – removes burrs and heat tint marks at the cut edges, ideal for parts that are handled
- Bending – bend stainless steel up to 15 mm, up to 3 m long with live angle measurement – more on sheet metal bending
- Threading – ready-to-assemble parts with threads added, as an option per position
Grades + thicknesses
All stainless steel thicknesses in the calculator – from 0.5 to 15 mm
Live status of the instant price calculator: three grades, 13 thickness steps each, grinding available for all of them.
| Material | Grade | Thicknesses | Grinding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless steel V2A 1.4301 | V2A 1.4301 | 0.5–15 mm | available |
| Stainless steel V4A 1.4404 | V4A 1.4404 | 0.5–15 mm | available |
| Stainless steel V4A 1.4571 | V4A 1.4571 | 0.5–15 mm | available |
Stainless steel is a standard material and is almost always in stock in every thickness – delivery starts at 2 working days, and same-day express production is available for a surcharge. How the fibre laser cuts and which contours are possible is shown on the Laser cutting page.
Applications
Where stainless steel laser-cut parts play to their strengths
Anywhere corrosion resistance, hygiene or a lastingly attractive metal surface matters.
Railings + outdoor installations
Handrail brackets, post plates and infill panels in V2A – rust-free with no coating, ground to a visible finish on request.
Kitchens + catering
Worktop cutouts, panels and brackets: stainless steel is hygienic, easy to clean and unaffected by steam.
Façades + architecture
Cladding, parapet copings and design elements – the metallic surface stays attractive for years, bent up to 3 m long.
Medical + chemical
For laboratory, food and chemical environments, the acid-resistant V4A grades 1.4404 and 1.4571 are the established choice.
Is weight the priority rather than corrosion protection? Then it's worth a look at aluminium laser cutting (AlMg3 up to 12 mm) – the lightweight alternative from the same calculator. For outdoor areas with a deliberate rust look, there's also Corten steel laser cutting.
Price
What does having stainless steel laser cut cost?
Stainless steel costs more than structural steel – how much, the calculator shows you with no registration in about 60 seconds.
As a guide, the material cost basis in €/kg of raw material (as of August 2026) is: €3.50 for V2A 1.4301, and €6.10 each for the V4A grades 1.4404 and 1.4571 – explicitly a raw material basis, not a part price. The instant price calculator works out the binding instant price for your contour from grade, thickness, cut length and quantity; every pricing factor is explained in detail in the guide “What does laser cutting cost?”. Minimum order value: €50 net plus shipping.
€3.50
per kg V2A material basis
€6.10
per kg V4A material basis
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about stainless steel laser cutting
V2A or V4A – which stainless steel is right?
V2A (1.4301) is the standard stainless steel for interiors and normal outdoor environments – rust-free, easy to work with and, at a material basis of €3.50/kg, significantly more affordable. V4A (1.4404 or 1.4571) additionally contains molybdenum, which makes it resistant to chlorides and acids – a must in swimming pool, coastal, food and chemical environments. Rule of thumb: if salt, chlorine or acid comes into play, choose V4A – otherwise V2A is enough.
What thicknesses can I have laser cut in stainless steel?
Laserteile Online laser cuts all three grades – 1.4301, 1.4404 and 1.4571 – from 0.5 to 15 mm in 13 steps (0.5 / 1 / 1.5 / 2 / 2.5 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 10 / 12 / 15 mm). The maximum sheet format is 3,000 × 1,500 mm.
What are heat tint marks – and how do I get rid of them?
Laser cutting heat produces bluish-yellow discolouration along the cut edge, known as heat tint marks. For visible parts they can be removed right at the time of ordering: the add-on options grinding and tumbling in the calculator give clean, even surfaces and edges – with no rework of your own.
What's the difference between 1.4404 and 1.4571?
Both are V4A grades with molybdenum and very similar corrosion resistance. 1.4404 is the low-carbon variant and the usual choice for welded constructions. 1.4571 is titanium-stabilised – the classic grade in plant engineering and chemical environments when specifications expressly call for it. Both are available in the calculator from 0.5 to 15 mm.
Is stainless steel magnetic?
Grades 1.4301, 1.4404 and 1.4571 are austenitic stainless steels and are practically non-magnetic as supplied. Cold forming – for example when bending or at cut edges – can cause slight magnetisability; that's normal, not a quality defect, and doesn't change the corrosion resistance.
What does having stainless steel laser cut cost?
The instant price calculator works out the exact price in about 60 seconds from your CAD file – depending on grade, thickness, cut length and quantity. As a guide: the material cost basis is €3.50/kg for V2A 1.4301 and €6.10/kg of raw material for V4A 1.4404/1.4571 (as of August 2026). The minimum order value is €50 net plus shipping.
Can I order stainless steel ground?
Yes – grinding is selectable as an add-on option directly in the calculator for all three stainless steel grades. That gives visible parts such as railing components, panels or furniture fittings an evenly ground surface, with no rework of your own.
Can Laserteile Online also bend stainless steel parts?
Yes, stainless steel is bent up to 15 mm thick – on a press brake with up to 3 m of bend length, 150 t of press force and live angle measurement. You order bending together with the cutting in a single job; delivery starts at 2 working days.
Get your stainless steel cutting price now – instant price in 60 seconds
Upload a CAD file (DXF, DWG, STEP, IGES, STL), choose V2A or V4A, add grinding if you like – no registration, from a single part.
Delivery from 2 working days · Minimum order value €50 net · Express on request