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nLIGHT

alta 20kW

20kW Fiber

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nLIGHT alta 20kW

20kW Fiber cutting Machine

Power

20 kW

Max Steel

35mm

Origin

United States

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How It Compares

Compared against 748 machines in this category

Power Output▲ 96%
20kW
0Avg: 10.20 kW
Max Steel Cutting▲ 27%
35mm
0Avg: 27.55 mm

Quick Facts: nLIGHT alta 20kW

Laser Power & Type20kW Fiber
Estimated Price Range$80000-130000
Primary Applicationcutting

Ultra-high power 20kW with programmable beam quality. Adjustable BPP for optimized cutting at all thicknesses.

Market Position

Power vs. work area compared to 50 machines in this category

0.05 kW0.86 kW1.7 kW2.5 kW3.3 kW223k2.1m²4.0m²5.9m²7.8m²Power (kW)Work Area (mm²)
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Full Specifications

Laser System

BrandnLIGHT
Modelalta 20kW
Laser TypeFiber
Power Output20 kW
Wavelength1064 nm
Laser SourcenLIGHT

Machine Specifications

Weight250 kg
Power Consumption80 kW

Commercial Information

Country of OriginUS
Price Range$80,000 - $130,000

Material Coverage

Maximum cutting thickness across materials

Steel35mmStainless28mmAluminum22mmCopperBrassTitanium
Steel35 mm
Stainless28 mm
Aluminum22 mm

Cutting Capabilities

Maximum material thickness and cutting speeds for the nLIGHT alta 20kW

MaterialMax Thickness
Mild Steel35mm
Stainless Steel28mm
Aluminum22mm
35
Mild Steel
mm max
28
Stainless Steel
mm max
22
Aluminum
mm max

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the nLIGHT alta 20kW

The nLIGHT alta 20kW features a 20kW fiber laser, suitable for metal cutting and sheet processing.

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