Laser power & source
Laser power: 6 kW fiber (Raycus or IPG)
6 kW is a strong mid-high power level for a compact cutting cell:
- High-speed cutting on common thin and mid-gauge sheets
- Enough overhead for many thicker applications in steel and stainless
- Reduced pierce time and more robust cutting on challenging geometries
Raycus and IPG are proven industrial laser suppliers with stable power delivery and established service
networks in production environments.
Working envelope
Bed size / stroke: 4×4 ft (48×48") nominal working area
The compact 4×4 ft working area is ideal for:
- Small and mid-sized parts, brackets, and panels
- Dedicated product cells near forming or welding
- Prototyping cells and engineering labs with limited floor space
While it does not handle full 4×8 or 5×10 sheets, it excels at nested small parts and kit-based jobs, often
acting as an offload or flex cell alongside larger lasers.
Controller & CAM / nesting
Control: FSCUT industrial motion and laser control
Software: CypCut CAM / nesting
FSCUT and CypCut are widely used in production fiber laser systems and provide:
- DXF / DWG / STEP import from your CAD tools
- Automatic and interactive nesting for 4×4 ft sheets and blanks
- Lead-in/lead-out strategies, corner smoothing, and micro joints
- Common-line cutting and bridging to reduce pierces and cycle time
- Simulation and path visualization for process verification
The interface supports both high-mix programming and repeat production, with parameter and library structures
that help standardize performance across shifts.
Cutting head & auto-focus
Cutting head: Auto-focus fiber cutting head with capacitive height sensing
The auto-focus cutting head:
- Automatically adjusts focus for different material thicknesses and types
- Maintains standoff and focus despite sheet warp or surface variation
- Helps keep kerf width and edge appearance consistent across the 4×4 ft table
Parameter libraries tie focus, gas pressure, and speed to specific material/thickness combinations, simplifying
operation and reducing reliance on trial-and-error.
Enclosure & safety
Enclosure: Full-cover, Class 1 light-tight housing
The enclosure is designed for shared shop environments and includes:
- Interlocked access doors that disable cutting when open
- Viewing windows for process monitoring without direct exposure
- Internal lighting and clear access to the cutting zone for setup and cleaning
This simplifies risk assessments for safety teams and reduces required laser-protection zones around the cell.
Utilities, chiller & fume extraction
Included: industrial chiller and integrated fume extraction system
The chiller provides stable cooling for:
- Laser source cooling circuit
- Optics and cutting head cooling
The extraction system captures process smoke at the cutting zone and routes it to your building exhaust or
filtration, helping maintain air quality and reducing contamination on optical surfaces and machine components.
Assist gases & strategy
Assist gases: Nitrogen (N2), Oxygen (O2), and dry air (configuration dependent)
Typical strategies include:
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Oxygen: high-speed cutting on carbon steel with an oxidized edge color
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Nitrogen: bright, oxide-free edges on stainless and aluminum
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Dry air: cost-sensitive cutting where a light oxide tint is acceptable
We can help estimate gas consumption and recommend cylinder, bulk tank, or compressor-based solutions based
on duty cycle, preferred gas strategy, and part mix.
Motion system & structure
Motion: servo-driven gantry with precision linear guidance
The motion platform is designed for:
- Smooth interpolation of small radii and tight internal features
- Accurate positioning across the full 4×4 ft working envelope
- Stable cut quality under continuous-duty production loads
Servo drives and robust structural design support the acceleration and speed needed to take advantage of 6 kW
power on compact nests.
Electrical & footprint (high level)
Detailed electrical and footprint drawings are provided during specification. Generally, the system is
intended to fit into:
- Standard US 3-phase industrial power infrastructure
- Fabrication bays, compact production cells, or R&D labs
- Floor layouts with typical rigging and access constraints
Pre-installation planning covers access paths, clearances, and anchoring requirements to avoid surprises
during installation and commissioning.