Fiber Laser Cutting Machines for Sheet, Plate and Tube
Rucheng manufactures CNC fiber laser cutting machines for factories that need clean edges, stable cutting speed, efficient nesting and practical support for sheet metal, plate and tube processing.
Choose the laser cutting machine that fits your workflow
A fiber laser cutting machine should be selected from your real material mix, loading method, part size, gas supply, automation plan and downstream bending or welding process.
Single Table Fiber Laser Cutting Machine
Cost-effective sheet metal laser cutting for workshops and mixed production.
Double Table Fiber Laser Cutting Machine
Exchange tables reduce loading time and keep the laser cutting cycle moving.
Fully Enclosed Fiber Laser Cutting Machine
Enclosed structure for high-power sheet cutting, smoke extraction, camera monitoring and operator protection.
Plate and Tube Integrated Laser Cutting Machine
One laser system for sheet blanks, tube profiles, frames and mixed fabrication jobs when floor space matters.
Tube Laser Cutting Machine
Dedicated pipe and profile cutting for frames, racks, railings and tube structures.
How to specify a fiber laser cutting machine
The right laser system depends on the materials you cut every day, not only the maximum thickness in a brochure. Send material grades, thickness range, sheet size, tube size, expected output, edge quality target and workshop gas supply.
Key buying factors
- Laser power selected from normal thickness, target speed and acceptable edge quality.
- Working table size matched to sheet format, loading method and nesting efficiency.
- Single table, exchange table or enclosed structure selected from production rhythm and safety needs.
- Assist gas system planned for nitrogen, oxygen or compressed air cutting costs.
- Cutting head, chiller, laser source and control system specified for serviceability.
- Dust extraction, operator training and spare parts included before installation.
Laser power and material thickness starting points
Use this as an initial selection guide before sample cutting. Final laser power depends on material grade, target edge quality, assist gas, nozzle strategy, cutting speed and daily output.
Thin sheet production
1-3 mm carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum often start from 3kW to 6kW when cost and flexibility matter.
Medium plate and speed
4-10 mm mixed sheet work usually needs 6kW to 12kW when the buyer wants better speed and stable edge quality.
Heavy cutting and high output
Thicker plate, continuous production and nitrogen stainless cutting may need 12kW or higher with stronger gas and extraction support.
| Typical material mix | Starting power range | Best machine type | Assist gas focus | Confirm before quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thin carbon steel and galvanized sheet, 0.8-3 mm | 3kW-6kW | Single table or double table sheet laser | Oxygen or compressed air depending on edge requirement | Sheet size, nesting, pierce quality and downstream bending |
| Stainless steel and aluminum sheet, 1-6 mm | 3kW-12kW | Enclosed or exchange table laser for cleaner production | Nitrogen capacity, pressure stability and gas cost | Clean edge requirement, film cutting and surface protection |
| Mixed sheet and plate, 4-12 mm | 6kW-20kW | Exchange table or fully enclosed high-power laser | Oxygen for carbon steel, nitrogen for clean stainless | Cutting speed target, extraction, chiller and workshop power |
| Tube, profiles and frame parts | 1.5kW-6kW for common tube work | Tube laser or plate-tube integrated laser | Gas choice based on material and weld/paint requirements | Tube diameter, wall thickness, length, chuck and loading system |
Laser cutting machine type comparison
Use this table as a first filter. Final laser power, table size, gas equipment and automation should still be confirmed from real material thickness and production targets.
| Machine type | Best for | Sheet or tube | Typical power range | Table option | Common buyer focus | Product page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single table fiber laser cutter | Small and medium workshops, prototypes, cabinets and mixed thin sheet work | Flat sheet and plate | 1kW to 6kW for common thin and medium sheet work | Fixed single table for compact floor plans | Power, bed size, cutting head, chiller and budget | View model |
| Double table fiber laser cutter | Continuous sheet metal production with frequent loading and unloading | Flat sheet and plate | 3kW to 12kW where loading time limits output | Exchange table for loading while the machine cuts | Exchange speed, foundation, loading workflow and production volume | View model |
| Fully enclosed laser cutter | High-power cutting, cleaner workshops and buyers with stricter safety requirements | Flat sheet and plate | 6kW to 30kW for high-power and cleaner production layouts | Enclosed table with smoke control and safer observation | Safety, extraction, access doors, camera monitoring and maintenance space | View model |
| Plate and tube integrated laser cutter | Factories that cut both sheet metal and common tube profiles | Sheet, plate and standard tube profiles | 3kW to 12kW depending on plate thickness and tube size | Combined sheet table and rotary tube fixture | Floor space, profile range, chuck capacity and mixed-job setup time | View model |
| Tube laser cutting machine | Round, square, rectangular and profile tube parts | Tube, pipe and profile materials | 1.5kW to 6kW for common tube and frame fabrication | Dedicated tube loading, chuck and support system | Tube diameter, length, chuck type, loading system and software | View model |
Choose laser power from normal production, not only maximum thickness
The best power range depends on your daily material mix, assist gas, edge quality and loading rhythm. Use these scenarios as a first filter before confirming cutting samples and final machine configuration.
Thin sheet and cabinet production
For electrical enclosures, panels and light fabrication, 3kW to 6kW machines often balance speed, purchase cost and operating cost.
Review power selectionClean stainless steel edges
When stainless appearance matters, confirm nitrogen capacity, nozzle strategy and sample-cut edge quality before choosing power.
Compare assist gasesCarbon steel cost control
Oxygen can reduce gas cost for carbon steel, but speed, oxide edge requirements and downstream finishing must be checked together.
Estimate cutting costMixed sheet and tube work
For mixed orders, compare a plate-tube integrated machine against separate sheet and tube systems by setup time and tube volume.
View plate and tube laserHigh-volume continuous cutting
If loading and unloading limit output, an exchange table can improve laser utilization more than buying higher power alone.
View double table laserParameter-controlled production
Build approved speed, gas pressure, nozzle, focus and pierce settings for your main materials before scaling production.
Check parameter planningChoose nitrogen, oxygen or compressed air by edge requirement
Assist gas affects cutting speed, edge color, dross, oxide layer and operating cost. Confirm gas supply before buying a laser source, because gas capacity can limit real production speed.
| Assist gas | Common materials | Main advantage | Trade-off | Use when |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen | Stainless steel, aluminum, galvanized sheet | Clean oxide-free edge for visible or welded parts | Higher gas cost and stronger supply requirement | Edge quality and downstream welding or coating matter. |
| Oxygen | Carbon steel and thicker mild steel plate | Lower gas consumption and good thick carbon steel cutting ability | Oxide edge may require cleaning before painting or welding | Carbon steel cost control is more important than oxide-free edges. |
| Compressed air | Thin carbon steel, galvanized sheet and some aluminum jobs | Lower running cost if air compressor and filtration are stable | Edge quality depends heavily on air dryness and pressure | Thin sheet production needs lower operating cost and acceptable edge finish. |
Built for real metal fabrication production
Rucheng laser cutting machines are used before bending, welding, rolling or assembly to turn raw sheet, plate and tube into accurate blanks.
Stainless steel cutting
Nitrogen cutting, clean edges, visible panels, cabinets and downstream bending.
Carbon steel cutting
Oxygen or air cutting for mild steel sheet, plate, brackets and fabrication blanks.
Electrical enclosures
Cabinet panels, mounting plates, door blanks, ventilation holes and precision cutouts.
Metal furniture and racks
Tube frames, brackets, shelves, storage racks and welded structures.
HVAC and duct fabrication
Galvanized sheet blanks, flanges, access panels and custom duct components.
General sheet metal job shops
Carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum and mixed jobs requiring fast changeover.
Connect laser cutting with downstream sheet metal fabrication
A fiber laser cutting machine usually sits at the start of a complete fabrication line. Plan cutting, bending, forming and assembly together so machine capacity improves finished-part output, not only cutting speed.
Plan cutting speed, gas and power before you buy
Use Rucheng's laser cutting guides to compare power, assist gas, parameters, maintenance and production cost before final machine selection.
Laser cutting machine questions
What is a fiber laser cutting machine?
A fiber laser cutting machine uses a focused laser beam to cut metal sheet, plate, tube and profiles. It is widely used for cabinets, frames, brackets, panels, signs, machinery parts and custom metal fabrication.
How much laser power do I need?
Power depends on material type, thickness, edge quality, gas, speed target and duty cycle. Many thin sheet shops choose 3kW to 6kW, while thicker plate or high-volume production may require 12kW or higher.
Should I buy a single table or double table laser cutting machine?
Choose a single table machine when budget, floor space or production volume is limited. Choose a double table machine when loading time becomes a bottleneck and the laser source should keep cutting continuously.
Can one machine cut both sheet and tube?
Yes. A plate and tube integrated laser cutting machine can process flat sheet and common tube profiles. For heavy tube production, a dedicated tube laser cutting machine is usually more efficient.
What laser power do I need for 1 to 6 mm sheet metal?
For common thin sheet work, 3kW to 6kW is often a practical starting range. Stainless steel, aluminum, higher cutting speed, nitrogen cutting and thicker plate may require 6kW to 12kW or more.
Which assist gas should I use for laser cutting?
Nitrogen is used for clean oxide-free stainless steel and aluminum edges, oxygen is often used for carbon steel with lower gas consumption, and compressed air can reduce cost for suitable thin sheet work.
What information should I send for a laser cutting machine quote?
Send material type, thickness range, sheet size, tube size if needed, daily cutting hours, edge quality requirement, assist gas plan, workshop voltage, floor space, loading method and downstream processes such as bending or welding.
Send material details for a practical laser machine recommendation
Rucheng will recommend laser power, table type, cutting head, gas system and downstream workflow based on your actual parts, not only brochure thickness.
- Material type
- Thickness range
- Sheet size
- Tube size
- Daily cutting hours
- Gas supply
- Edge quality target
- Workshop voltage