Enter material, thickness and priority to get a recommendation for laser power and machine model.
Set the parameters — the result appears automatically
This tool helps estimate the required fiber-laser source power and a suitable machine model based on material, sheet thickness and priority: quality or economy. The maximum reliable cutting thickness depends mainly on source power, metal type and assist gas. Higher power cuts thicker sheet and increases speed on thin sheet. Mild steel cuts well with oxygen at higher thicknesses, while stainless steel and aluminium require nitrogen for a clean oxide-free edge.
Recommended power in kW is the minimum for reliable cutting of the selected thickness. Recommended means a stable production mode; Economy is a compromise between equipment cost and productivity. Assist gas determines edge quality: nitrogen gives a clean oxide-free edge on stainless steel and aluminium, while oxygen increases speed on thick carbon steel but leaves oxide scale. Estimated speed shows expected productivity, and the working area indicates the maximum sheet format.
Primarily source power, then metal type and assist gas. The same laser cuts carbon steel thicker than stainless steel, and oxygen allows thicker steel cutting than nitrogen.
Nitrogen (N2) gives a clean oxide-free edge and is used for stainless steel and aluminium. Oxygen (O2) increases speed on thick carbon steel through an exothermic reaction, but produces oxide scale.
Yes. Copper and brass can be cut, but they are more demanding because of high reflectivity and thermal conductivity, so they require higher power and correct cutting parameters.
On thin sheet, higher power mainly improves speed. For 1-3 mm sheet, excessive power is often not economically justified, so the tool also suggests an economy option.
It is the maximum sheet size that fits on the table, for example 3000x1500 or 2000x6000 mm. The working area is selected according to the typical blank sizes in your production.