Laser source & power
Laser power: 3 kW fiber (Raycus or IPG)
3 kW fiber power provides a practical balance between:
- Cutting speed on common gauges (10–14 ga) of carbon steel and stainless
- Maximum thickness capability for job-shop work
- Electrical load, gas consumption, and operating cost
Proven Raycus/IPG sources give stable power delivery, consistent piercing, and good beam quality for small internal features and fine detail.
Working envelope
Bed size / stroke: 4×4 ft (48×48") nominal working area
The 4×4 ft envelope is sized for:
- Half sheets and cut-down blanks
- Nested small parts for press-brake cells
- Dedicated tooling or fixture plates
Guarding and access are optimized so operators can load blanks and remove finished parts without excessive walking or crane moves.
Controller & CAM / nesting
Control: FSCUT motion and laser control
Software: CypCut CAM / nesting included
The FSCUT / CypCut stack is widely used in industrial laser cutting, offering:
- Fast DXF / DWG / STEP import
- Automatic and interactive nesting for high material utilization
- Lead-in/lead-out strategies, micro joints, bridging, and tabbing
- Common-line cutting to reduce pierces and cycle time
- Path simulation and sequence optimization before cutting
Operators can visualize the program, check pierce locations, and adjust cutting order to match workholding or part stability needs.
Cutting head & focus control
Head: Auto-focus fiber cutting head with capacitive height sensing
Motorized focus axis and built-in height sensing maintain a stable standoff and focal position even with:
- Warped sheets
- Material thickness changes within a job
- Remnants and partial sheets
Focus, gas pressure, and speed parameters are stored as library presets tied to material and thickness combinations, simplifying daily operation and cross-shift consistency.
Enclosure & safety
Enclosure: Full-cover, Class 1 light-tight housing
The machine is supplied with:
- Interlocked doors and access points
- Viewing windows for process monitoring
- Dedicated cutting compartment separate from operator area
This layout supports typical US safety expectations, simplifies risk assessment, and helps contain fumes and bright process light within the cutting envelope.
Utilities, chiller & extraction
Integrated systems: industrial chiller + fume extraction included
The supplied chiller maintains a stable temperature for:
- Laser source cooling circuit
- Optics / cutting head cooling
The extraction system captures smoke near the cutting zone and connects to your building exhaust or filtration as specified. Detailed utility requirements are provided during pre-install planning.
Assist gases & plumbing
Assist gases: Nitrogen (N2), Oxygen (O2), and dry air
The gas system is designed to support three primary strategies:
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Oxygen: high-speed cutting on carbon steel
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Nitrogen: bright, oxide-free edges on stainless and aluminum
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Dry air: cost-effective cutting where a light oxide color is acceptable
We can advise on regulator selection, storage, and piping based on your expected duty cycle and thickness range.
Motion system & structure
Motion: servo-driven gantry with precision linear guidance
The motion platform is designed for:
- Smooth interpolation in corners and small radii
- Accurate hole geometry and slot repeatability
- Stable performance across the full 4×4 ft travel
Servo drives and robust mechanics support continuous duty in production environments, not just intermittent prototyping.
Electrical & footprint (high level)
Detailed electrical and footprint drawings are provided during specification, but in general the machine is designed for:
- Installation in typical light manufacturing and fabrication facilities
- Integration with existing 3-phase power and exhaust infrastructure
- Placement near forming, hardware insertion, or welding cells
Rigging, access path, and anchoring requirements are reviewed before order release.