For over 20-30 years since mass produced fiber lasers appeared in metal fabricators workshops
the entry price for those machines was insanely high as it happens with all new technologies.
Just 10 years ago the 1kW entry model from TRUMPF, AMADA or BYSTRONIC would set you
€200-300k. As the technology moved forward and lots of firms started to invest in fiber source manufacturing facilities the cost of parts starts to drop quite significantly even to a point where metal fabricator can start with rapid metal cutting FABERTEC FL2 1kW for only £36k+VAT.
It has never been so easy to enter into the metal cutting market as it is at the moment, with higher powered fiber lasers costing less than £100k, but allowing you to cut 15-25mm mild steel or 15mm stainless steel not to mention aluminium, brass or copper.
As with every FABERTEC machine we offer a full package with clear pricing without any hidden extras. All our prices include delivery on curtain lorry, whole setup package, software, installation and training. We believe in transparency and quick turnover as we know from past experience as fabricators you don’t have time and patience for lengthy quotations, small variations or extras which very often can rise the price by even 50%.
The important factor in choosing a fiber laser cutting machine is that it is almost maintenance and parts free. Most of the laser sources last up to 100,000 hours without the need of calibrating and renewing generators and the only spares used are lenses/lens protectors, nozzles and they do not cost a fortune.
Fiber Lasers for metal cutting are really a no brainer solution for companies which want to produce thousands of parts in literally a few days.
the entry price for those machines was insanely high as it happens with all new technologies.
Just 10 years ago the 1kW entry model from TRUMPF, AMADA or BYSTRONIC would set you
€200-300k. As the technology moved forward and lots of firms started to invest in fiber source manufacturing facilities the cost of parts starts to drop quite significantly even to a point where metal fabricator can start with rapid metal cutting FABERTEC FL2 1kW for only £36k+VAT.
It has never been so easy to enter into the metal cutting market as it is at the moment, with higher powered fiber lasers costing less than £100k, but allowing you to cut 15-25mm mild steel or 15mm stainless steel not to mention aluminium, brass or copper.
As with every FABERTEC machine we offer a full package with clear pricing without any hidden extras. All our prices include delivery on curtain lorry, whole setup package, software, installation and training. We believe in transparency and quick turnover as we know from past experience as fabricators you don’t have time and patience for lengthy quotations, small variations or extras which very often can rise the price by even 50%.
The important factor in choosing a fiber laser cutting machine is that it is almost maintenance and parts free. Most of the laser sources last up to 100,000 hours without the need of calibrating and renewing generators and the only spares used are lenses/lens protectors, nozzles and they do not cost a fortune.
Fiber Lasers for metal cutting are really a no brainer solution for companies which want to produce thousands of parts in literally a few days.
FABERTEC FL2 1325 / 1530 / 2030 / 2040
STARTING FROM £36k+VAT
FABERTEC FL2 is an entry level fiber laser cutter from 1kW up to 6kW (8-25mm mild steel). As the price is very affordable this model is perfect for smaller metalwork workshop which want to improve their operations.
It comes in four standard table sizes 1300 x 2500mm, 1500 x 3000mm, 2000 x 3000mm and
2000 x 4000mm. Also, bespoke sizes can be made to order. All of our fiber laser cutters are fitted with high speed, powerful servo motors which can achieve speeds of even 70-80 metres per minute, which greatly helps with efficient cutting.
Large vertical screen with easy to learn software allows operator to quickly cut metal sheets in as little as 1-2 hours of receiving training from one of our helpful engineers.
We design our machines at FABERTEC keeping in mind that anyone has to be able to operate them after just few hours of training. That way even your apprentice in the workshop can operate one of FABERTECs in no time, saving you employee costs and allowing CNC cutting from day one of receiving the machine.
It comes in four standard table sizes 1300 x 2500mm, 1500 x 3000mm, 2000 x 3000mm and
2000 x 4000mm. Also, bespoke sizes can be made to order. All of our fiber laser cutters are fitted with high speed, powerful servo motors which can achieve speeds of even 70-80 metres per minute, which greatly helps with efficient cutting.
Large vertical screen with easy to learn software allows operator to quickly cut metal sheets in as little as 1-2 hours of receiving training from one of our helpful engineers.
We design our machines at FABERTEC keeping in mind that anyone has to be able to operate them after just few hours of training. That way even your apprentice in the workshop can operate one of FABERTECs in no time, saving you employee costs and allowing CNC cutting from day one of receiving the machine.
NOTE: Please be aware that it is a Class 4 Laser product, so you need to position open bed fiber laser machine in an enclosed area where no one except the operator can be exposed to the laser light. Operators need to wear protective glasses at all times (supplied).
WHY FIBER LASER FOR METAL CUTTING OPERATIONS?
Fiber laser cutting has been one of the most “disruptive” technologies introduced to the metalworking market since CO2 lasers were
first introduced for cutting in the 1980s. Fiber laser technology is considered as a "KILLER" technology compared to CO2, as it offers 3-5x times higher return and time savings compared to CO2 laser cutting. Over a relatively short period of time we have seen exponential advances in fiber laser technology used for flat sheet metal cutting. In just five years, fiber lasers achieved the 4kW cutting threshold that took CO2 lasers approximately four times as long to reach. After ten years, fiber lasers have achieved the 15kW power level for cutting. In all fairness, fiber lasers – some exceeding 20kW – have been used by other industries for many years in applications other than sheet metal cutting. |
ADVANTAGES OF USING FIBER LASER
The primary advantages of cutting flat sheet metal with fiber laser technology are derived from its monolithic, fiber-to-fiber, compact solid state design configuration that is maintenance free and provides a lower cost of operation than can be achieved with comparable CO2 lasers. Fiber laser beam characteristics also provide for much faster cutting speeds than CO2 as we will explore below. |
The focused beam of even a 2kW fiber laser demonstrates a 5x greater power density at the
focal point when compared with a 4kW CO2 laser. It also possesses a 2.5x greater absorption characteristic due to the shorter wavelength of the fiber laser. (see figure 1 and figure 2). The higher absorption of the fiber wavelength and the higher power density created by the focused beam combine to achieve up to a five time increase in cutting speeds in materials that are less than
1/2 inch thick.
Fiber laser cutting systems can certainly cut more than one inch thick, with higher fiber laser powers and even cut faster when utilising nitrogen as the assist gas. But the “sweet spot” where
the most significant benefits are realised is in the 1/2 inch and under range for steel when making comparisons with CO2 systems. For certain, if you are processing stainless, aluminium, brass or copper materials, fiber laser technology is the fastest and most economical regardless of thickness.
focal point when compared with a 4kW CO2 laser. It also possesses a 2.5x greater absorption characteristic due to the shorter wavelength of the fiber laser. (see figure 1 and figure 2). The higher absorption of the fiber wavelength and the higher power density created by the focused beam combine to achieve up to a five time increase in cutting speeds in materials that are less than
1/2 inch thick.
Fiber laser cutting systems can certainly cut more than one inch thick, with higher fiber laser powers and even cut faster when utilising nitrogen as the assist gas. But the “sweet spot” where
the most significant benefits are realised is in the 1/2 inch and under range for steel when making comparisons with CO2 systems. For certain, if you are processing stainless, aluminium, brass or copper materials, fiber laser technology is the fastest and most economical regardless of thickness.
ARE FIBER LASERS STILL EXPENSIVE?
Yes and No.
Looking at the technology used to cut metals, fiber lasers are quite new, going back only 20-30 years in mass production. Approx 10-15 years ago without the budgets of £400-500k you could not even think of a 2-3kW fiber laser, but in recent years plenty of new firms have developed cost effective fiber laser generators which do not cost a small fortune.
Yes, the best known brands like Trumpf are priced quite high, but for smaller and medium fabricators there are substitutes like the FABERTEC FL2.
If you are planning to cut 1-5mm mild steel and you are not doing 200 sheets per day then even
the FL2 1kW will suffice, and what is most important they cost in the range of £36-40k+VAT for the whole package.
Looking at the technology used to cut metals, fiber lasers are quite new, going back only 20-30 years in mass production. Approx 10-15 years ago without the budgets of £400-500k you could not even think of a 2-3kW fiber laser, but in recent years plenty of new firms have developed cost effective fiber laser generators which do not cost a small fortune.
Yes, the best known brands like Trumpf are priced quite high, but for smaller and medium fabricators there are substitutes like the FABERTEC FL2.
If you are planning to cut 1-5mm mild steel and you are not doing 200 sheets per day then even
the FL2 1kW will suffice, and what is most important they cost in the range of £36-40k+VAT for the whole package.
CUTTING THICKNESS DEPENDABLE ON FIBER LASER KW
1kW - UP TO 8MM
2kW - UP TO 16MM
3kW - UP TO 20MM
4kW - UP TO 22MM
6kW - UP TO 25MM
2kW - UP TO 16MM
3kW - UP TO 20MM
4kW - UP TO 22MM
6kW - UP TO 25MM
1kW - UP TO 4MM
2kW - UP TO 6MM
3kW - UP TO 8MM
4kW - UP TO 10MM
6kW - UP TO 18MM
2kW - UP TO 6MM
3kW - UP TO 8MM
4kW - UP TO 10MM
6kW - UP TO 18MM
1kW - UP TO 2MM
2kW - UP TO 4MM
3kW - UP TO 6MM
4kW - UP TO 8MM
6kW - UP TO 16MM
2kW - UP TO 4MM
3kW - UP TO 6MM
4kW - UP TO 8MM
6kW - UP TO 16MM
1kW - UP TO 2MM
2kW - UP TO 4MM
3kW - UP TO 5MM
4kW - UP TO 6MM
6kW - UP TO 10MM
2kW - UP TO 4MM
3kW - UP TO 5MM
4kW - UP TO 6MM
6kW - UP TO 10MM
1kW - UP TO 2MM
2kW - UP TO 4MM
3kW - UP TO 5MM
4kW - UP TO 6MM
6kW - UP TO 10MM
2kW - UP TO 4MM
3kW - UP TO 5MM
4kW - UP TO 6MM
6kW - UP TO 10MM
1KW MAX/RAYCUS LASER SOURCE AUTO FOCUS
MODELFABERTEC FL2 1325
FABERTEC FL2 1530 FABERTEC FL2 2030 FABERTEC FL2 2040 |
TABLE DIMENSIONS1300 x 2500mm
1500 x 3000mm 2000 x 3000mm 2000 x 4000mm |
PRICE£36,000 +VAT
£40,000 +VAT £43,000 +VAT £46,000 +VAT |
FOR HIGHER POWER ADD BELOW PRICE TO TABLE SIZE FROM ABOVE
Example: FABERTEC FL2 1325 £36,000 + Upgrade to 1kW IPG German Source £8,000 = £44,000 +VAT
Example: FABERTEC FL2 2030 £43,000 + Upgrade to 4kW IPG German Source £48,000 = £91,000 +VAT
Example: FABERTEC FL2 2030 £43,000 + Upgrade to 4kW IPG German Source £48,000 = £91,000 +VAT
LASER UPGRADE EXTRA IPG GERMAN SOURCE
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1kW IPG German Source
2kW IPG German Source 3kW IPG German Source 4kW IPG German Source 6kW IPG German Source |
£8,000 +VAT
£18,000 +VAT £29,000 +VAT £48,000 +VAT £65,000 +VAT |
LASER POWER UPGRADE EXTRA AUTO FOCUS
2kW Max/Raycus Laser
3kW Max/Raycus Laser 4kW Max/Raycus Laser 6kW Max/Raycus Laser |
£8,000 +VAT
£22,000 +VAT £33,000 +VAT £44,000 +VAT |
Metal Dust Extractor Filtered 3kw £5,500 +VAT
Metal Dust Extractor Filtered 5.5kw £9,000 +VAT
Metal Dust Extractor Filtered 5.5kw £9,000 +VAT
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FABERTEC FL2:
Max/Raycus or German IPG laser source – advertised manufacturers fiber laser lifespan
up to 100,000 hours – equivalent of 10h daily cutting for 27 years! Structure fully welded and heat destressed
Full servo motors Fuji or Yaskawa installed
Speeds up to 80 meters per minute
Aluminium reinforced gantry for higher speeds
Hiwin runners with automatic lubrication
Automatic height adjustment – laser heads follows sheet height on the table
Automatic calibration – the controller automatically checks the laser settings
Large monitor with Cypcut software
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Supplied with array of nozzles, protective lenses, spares
Runners and linear gear protection against
laser and sparks possible damage Drawers underneath the table for offcuts/parts
Supplied with powerful chiller also with the heating option – in case workshop temperature goes below 0 to prevent damage from water freezing
Optional fume extractors with fire protection
to keep warehouse free from metal dust UP TO 5 YEAR
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Handheld wireless control panel
Draw, adjust, import DXF/PDF, create lead in/out – all straight from the machine
Two separate inlets for oxygen/nitrogen controlled by electric valves
Automatic focus of laser head from software
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Parts and Labour
24 MONTHS WARRANTYwith UK based friendly engineers
WE STOCK MOST OF THE PARTS IN
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3MM BRASS CUTTING |
1.2MM STAINLESS STEEL CUTTING |
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