Technical Parameters of Fiber Laser Cutters
This page is the technical reference for the Ascent fiber laser cutter. It gives the laser power options, machine parameters, cutting thickness and assist gas pressure as tables. To see how the machine works, what is supplied with it and what the price covers, go to the product page.
Laser power
The cutter is offered with a 3000W or a 4000W fiber laser source. The tables on this page cover six power levels, from 1000W to 6000W.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Laser type | Fiber laser, for cutting metal |
| Laser power offered on this cutter | 3000W or 4000W |
| Power levels shown in the tables | 1000W, 1500W, 2000W, 3000W, 4000W, 6000W |
| Electro-optical conversion efficiency of the laser source | Above 40% |
Machine parameters
These values are the same at every power level from 1 kW to 6 kW.
| Parameter | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Z-axis travel | 220 mm | 0.72 ft |
| Positioning accuracy | ±0.05 mm | ±0.0019 in. |
| Repeated positioning accuracy | ±0.02 mm | ±0.00078 in. |
| Maximum speed | 130 m/min | 426.5 ft/min |
| Maximum acceleration | 1.0 G | |
| Maximum table load | 700 kg | |
| Outline size | 8300 x 2270 x 2260 mm | 27 ft x 7.5 ft x 7.4 ft |
| Power supply | Three-phase AC, 60 Hz |
Fiber laser cutting thickness, 1000W to 6000W
Every power level cuts material from 0.016 in. thick. The table gives the upper limit for each metal.
| 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. |
Fiber laser cutting speed
Cutting speed depends on the laser power, the metal and its thickness. Tell us what you cut and how thick it is, and we will give you the speed for that job: contact us.
Assist gas pressure
The CNC program picks the assist gas and sets its pressure. No manual adjustment is needed.
| Assist gas | Adjustable pressure |
|---|---|
| Compressed air | 2.17 to 87 PSI |
| Oxygen | 2.17 to 87 PSI |
| Nitrogen | 2.17 to 362 PSI |
- Oxygen flow and oxygen pressure are controlled independently of each other.
- The panel shows the actual pressure at the cutting head outlet in real time.
- Aluminum can be cut on dry, clean compressed air in place of nitrogen, when the material, the thickness and the required cut quality allow it.
Metals
The cutter processes carbon steel, stainless steel, galvanized steel, electrolytic sheet, silicon steel sheet, aluminum alloy, brass, copper, titanium alloy, manganese alloy and other metals.
Machine configuration
This table lists the main systems of the machine in short form.
| System | Specification |
|---|---|
| Work area | Fully enclosed. Ascent laser complies with applicable FDA laser product requirements. |
| Table | Shuttle table for loading and unloading. The exchange table runs on metal wheels |
| Cutting head | Autofocus, fully sealed internal structure, two-point centering, protective lens in a drawer |
| Height control | Height controller |
| Control software | Included, with a cutting-process database and cutting parameters loaded in advance |
| Beam | Aviation-grade, high-strength aluminum alloy with a triangular reinforcing structure |
| Transmission | Helical gears, quenched and ground |
| Cooling | Water cooling, with a linkage signal that protects the laser |
| Lubrication | Automatic on the X, Y and Z guide rails, with adjustable oiling time |
| Dust removal | Cyclone-type negative pressure extraction by bed section |
| Monitoring | 720° monitoring system |
| Supplied with the machine | Laser source, regulator, water cooling, dust and fume collector, UL/CSA-certified transformer, control software |
| Option | Air compressor |
Specifications can change without notice.
Next step
The fiber laser cutter page has the videos, the component photos, the warranty and the list of what the price covers. For a quote, contact Ascent Lasers Pro or call 1-800-927-5107 ext. 1008.