3d Laser Cutting May 2026

A: Robot = flexible, cheaper, slower for heavy cuts. Gantry = more rigid, faster, higher cost.

3D laser cutting (robotic + fiber laser). 3d laser cutting

| Feature | Benefit | | --- | --- | | 6-axis robotic arm | Cuts any angle, any contour, any surface | | 3kW fiber laser source | Clean cuts up to 12mm mild steel, 6mm aluminum | | Auto nozzle changer | Handles multiple gas types without stopping | | Offline programming | No downtime; program while machine cuts | | Compact cell design | Fits in a standard garage or factory bay | A: Robot = flexible, cheaper, slower for heavy cuts

A HVAC manufacturer cut 40% cycle time by switching from punching holes after forming to cutting holes during final trim with a 3D laser. | Feature | Benefit | | --- |

You’re wasting time on secondary operations.