Fiber Laser Cutter
Industrial Fiber Laser Cutting for Metal
A CNC fiber laser cutter with a 5 ft x 10 ft work area. It is made by one of the largest builders of metal fiber laser cutters in the world.
- Laser power: 3000W or 4000W
- Fast cutting with high accuracy
- Sheets are loaded and unloaded on a shuttle table
- Full enclosure around the whole work area. Ascent laser complies with applicable FDA laser product requirements.
- Cuts aluminum on dry compressed air in place of nitrogen
- Supplied with the laser source, regulator, dust and fume collector, water cooling and a UL/CSA transformer
- Control software is included. Factory technicians based in North America install the machine, train your team and support you
- 2-year warranty on the fiber laser source and 1-year warranty on non-consumable parts and workmanship
This is an industrial CNC fiber laser cutter for metal. Its work area measures 5 ft x 10 ft, and you choose a 3000W or a 4000W laser source. The machine suits the stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, copper and brass work that fabrication shops handle. Its builder is one of the largest makers of metal fiber laser cutters in the world.
See the cutter at work
What the machine offers
- Laser power. The cutter is offered with a 3000W or a 4000W source.
- Speed and accuracy. It cuts at high speed and with high accuracy.
- Shuttle table. Sheets go in and come out on a shuttle table. While one sheet is being cut, the operator can already load the following one.
- Enclosed work area. A full enclosure surrounds the cutting area. Ascent laser complies with applicable FDA laser product requirements.
- Aluminum without nitrogen. Dry, clean compressed air can serve as the assist gas for aluminum in place of nitrogen. This applies when the material, its thickness and the cut quality you need allow it.
- A complete package. The quoted machine comes with the laser source, the regulator, a dust and fume collector, water cooling, a UL/CSA-certified transformer and the control software.
- Factory technicians. Technicians based in North America install the cutter, train your operators and give technical support.
What the price covers
- A 2-year warranty on the fiber laser source and a 1-year warranty on non-consumable parts and workmanship
- Installation at your facility and training for your team, both done by certified factory technicians from North America
- Ongoing software updates free of charge
- Lifetime remote diagnostics and help. AnyDesk remote desktop software is installed in advance, so a technician can connect fast.
- Technical support that continues after the sale
- No add-ons and no hidden fees. Shipping and on-site installation and training are included in the price.
An air compressor can be added as an option. Our technicians are stationed in Buffalo, Toronto and Kentucky.
Metals it cuts
The cutter works on aluminum alloy, carbon steel, stainless steel, galvanized steel, brass, copper, titanium alloy, manganese alloy, silicon steel sheet, electrolytic sheet and other metals. Compressed air that is dry and clean can be used to cut aluminum.
Cutting thickness by laser power
Every power level cuts material from 0.016 in. thick. The table shows how thick each one can go.
| Material | 1000W | 1500W | 2000W | 3000W | 4000W | 6000W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon steel | 0.5 in. | 0.62 in. | 0.7 in. | 0.8 in. | 1.0 in. | 1.0 in. |
| Stainless steel | 0.2 in. | 0.23 in. | 0.3 in. | 0.5 in. | 0.5 in. | 0.5 in. |
| Brass | 0.11 in. | 0.2 in. | 0.23 in. | 0.3 in. | 0.3 in. | 0.3 in. |
| Aluminum | 0.11 in. | 0.23 in. | 0.3 in. | 0.4 in. | 0.5 in. | 0.5 in. |
The table runs from 1000W to 6000W. The 3000W and 4000W columns apply to the two laser sources offered on this cutter.
Machine parameters
The chart below gives the main parameters of the machine. The same values apply at every power level from 1 kW to 6 kW.
- Work area: 3000 x 1500 mm (9.84 ft x 4.92 ft)
- X-axis travel: 1530 mm (5 ft). Y-axis travel: 3050 mm (10 ft)
- Positioning accuracy: ±0.05 mm. Repeated positioning accuracy: ±0.02 mm
- Maximum speed: 130 m/min (426.5 ft/min)
- Maximum table load: 700 kg
- Power supply: three-phase AC, 60 Hz
Every figure from the chart is set out as a text table on the technical parameters page.
Built-in features
Zoned dust and smoke extraction
The dust removal system is a cyclone type that works by negative pressure. Its air outlets surround the bed, and the bed is divided into partitions. The system tracks where the head is cutting and switches the outlets to match, so the exhaust runs section by section and in turn. The underside of the base carries a sealing structure. Together they are designed for smokeless cutting.
720° monitoring
A monitoring system watches the machine from every direction. It reduces the blind spots in the operator's view, which keeps the cutting operation safe and stable.
Aviation-grade aluminum beam
The beam is made of high-strength, aviation-grade aluminum alloy. It is light. A triangular reinforcing structure inside it gives high rigidity and good shock absorption.
The beam is machined in two stages. Rough machining comes first and removes internal stress. Fine machining follows after a second vibration aging treatment. The process gives the whole beam its strength and stability.
Automatic assist gas control
The machine manages its assist gas without manual operation. It controls oxygen automatically and sets the oxygen flow and the oxygen pressure independently. The machine software is set up to select the assist gas function on its own. The CNC program chooses the gas type and sets the gas pressure.
- Compressed air and oxygen: adjustable from 2.17 to 87 PSI
- Nitrogen: adjustable from 2.17 to 362 PSI
The panel also displays the actual pressure at the outlet of the cutting head, in real time.
Main components
Autofocus cutting head
The cutting head focuses automatically. It shifts the focal position to suit each material and each thickness.
- The head is especially strong in medium-format and large-format metal cutting.
- Its internal structure is fully sealed, so the optics stay free of dust during production.
- Centering is adjusted at two points. An imported motor drives the focus adjustment, which greatly improves piercing.
- The protective lens sits in a drawer, so replacing it is easy.
Height controller
The cutter is fitted with a height controller.
Laser source
The laser source turns electrical power into laser light at an efficiency above 40%. This is its electro-optical conversion efficiency. It also has high energy density, good beam quality, a wide modulation frequency range, high reliability and a long service life. It needs no maintenance.
FSCUT2000 control software
The cutter runs on FSCUT2000 software. It installs without trouble and is easy to debug, and its performance is complete, stable and reliable. FSCUT2000 supports modular, personalized and automated setups. It has a memory cache and a solid database of cutting processes. Cutting parameters for various plate types and material thicknesses come loaded in advance, so operation is fast and efficient.
Exchange table
The exchange table runs on metal wheels. They make it more durable and more stable, and they keep the table change fast.
Transmission
The drive uses helical gears that are quenched and ground. It is precise and has a long life. A compact load drive structure brings the driving torque down effectively. The transmission and the exchange table are both made for production work.
Water cooling
The laser is water cooled. The cooling unit has a large capacity, runs steadily and without trouble, keeps the water clean and exchanges heat well with the fiber laser. A linkage signal between the unit and the laser protects the laser.
Automatic lubrication
The machine oils its X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis guide rails automatically. This can cut maintenance costs and save a lot of time. The oiling time is adjustable, so you can set it to match the workload and your shop's operating hours.
Specifications can change without notice.
Other laser cutters
- A fiber laser is the right source for metal. For acrylic and wood, use a CO2 laser. See our CO2 laser cutter.
- To process metal and non-metal materials on one machine at the same time, see the dual gantry CO2 and fiber laser cutter. It comes in 5 ft x 10 ft and 6 ft x 12 ft sizes.
- For guidance on covers, partitions and fume handling, read the laser safety page.
Warranty and support
Talk to us about your work
Tell us what metals you cut, how thick they are and how much you produce. We will go over the cutter with you and prepare a quote. Contact Ascent Lasers Pro or call 1-800-927-5107 ext. 1008. You can also look at our financing options.