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nLIGHT

alta 6kW

6kW Fiber

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nLIGHT alta 6kW

6kW Fiber cutting Machine

Power

6 kW

Max Steel

20mm

Origin

United States

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How It Compares

Compared against 748 machines in this category

Power Output▼ 41%
6kW
0Avg: 10.20 kW
Max Steel Cutting▼ 27%
20mm
0Avg: 27.55 mm

Quick Facts: nLIGHT alta 6kW

Laser Power & Type6kW Fiber
Estimated Price Range$30000-50000
Primary Applicationcutting

Programmable beam-shape fiber laser source. nLIGHT's Corona technology enables adjustable beam profiles.

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 6kW
Laser TypeFiber
Power Output6 kW
Wavelength1064 nm
Laser SourcenLIGHT

Machine Specifications

Weight120 kg
Power Consumption28 kW

Commercial Information

Country of OriginUS
Price Range$30,000 - $50,000

Material Coverage

Maximum cutting thickness across materials

Steel20mmStainless14mmAluminum10mmCopperBrassTitanium
Steel20 mm
Stainless14 mm
Aluminum10 mm

Cutting Capabilities

Maximum material thickness and cutting speeds for the nLIGHT alta 6kW

MaterialMax Thickness
Mild Steel20mm
Stainless Steel14mm
Aluminum10mm
20
Mild Steel
mm max
14
Stainless Steel
mm max
10
Aluminum
mm max

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the nLIGHT alta 6kW

The nLIGHT alta 6kW features a 6kW fiber laser, suitable for metal cutting and sheet processing.

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