Bystronic6kW
ByStar Fiber 3015Work Area3000×1500mm
Max Steel25mm
Speed @5mm12 m/min
Price$280,000 - $350,000
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Browse 50 mid-power fiber laser cutting machines from 42 manufacturers. Compare specifications, capabilities, and pricing. Pricing from $42,000 to $750,000.
The mid-power (4–8kw) segment contains 50 machines from 42 manufacturers, with power levels spanning 2kW to 6kW (average 4.9kW). This is the highest-volume segment for job shops and mid-size fabricators, offering the best balance of capability and operating cost. These machines handle the majority of commercial sheet metal work from 1mm to 20mm mild steel.
Chinese-origin machines account for 42% of this tier (21 of 50 systems). In the mid-power segment, differentiation comes from motion system quality (linear motors vs. rack-and-pinion), cutting head technology (auto-focus with collision protection), and integrated nesting software. Evaluate total cost of ownership over 5 years including consumables, maintenance, and downtime costs.
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| Brand / Model | Power | Work Area | Max Steel | Speed @5mm | Price Range | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bystronic ByStar Fiber 3015 | 6kW | 3000×1500 | 25mm | 12 m/min | $280,000 - $350,000 | CH |
| Mazak OPTIPLEX NEXUS 3015 FIBER | 6kW | 3050×1525 | 22mm | 11 m/min | $320,000 - $400,000 | JP |
| Salvagnini L5-30 | 6kW | 3000×1500 | 20mm | — | $320,000 - $390,000 | IT |
| LVD Phoenix FL-3015 | 6kW | 3000×1500 | 22mm | — | $260,000 - $320,000 | BE |
| HSG G3015HF | 6kW | 3000×1500 | 22mm | — | $85,000 - $120,000 | CN |
| Bodor P3015 Pro | 6kW | 3000×1500 | 22mm | — | $75,000 - $100,000 | CN |
| ERMAKSAN Fibermak G-Force 3015 | 6kW | 3000×1500 | 22mm | — | $180,000 - $230,000 | TR |
| TRUMPF TruLaser 1030 fiber 6kW | 6kW | 3000×1500 | 25mm | — | $200,000 - $280,000 | DE |
| Bystronic BySmart Fiber 4020 6kW | 6kW | 4000×2000 | 25mm | — | $200,000 - $280,000 | CH |
| FANUC ROBOCUT iC-F1060 | 6kW | 3050×1525 | 22mm | 13 m/min | $380,000 - $480,000 | JP |
Selecting the right fiber laser cutting machines involves evaluating five critical factors: (1) Material type and maximum thickness — determine the minimum laser power required. (2) Work area dimensions — match to your largest sheet or part size, with common formats being 3015 (3000×1500mm) and 4020 (4000×2000mm). (3) Production volume — high-volume shops benefit from automation features like sheet loading/unloading and nesting software. (4) Budget — consider total cost of ownership including installation, training, consumables, and maintenance, not just purchase price. (5) Service and support — verify the manufacturer has local service partners in your region. Use our comparison table above to evaluate 50 options side by side, filtering by the specifications most important to your application.
Five primary factors determine laser cutting edge quality: (1) Laser power and beam quality (BPP/M²) — lower BPP values produce focused spots with higher energy density for cleaner cuts. (2) Cutting head optics — auto-focus heads with collimation adjustment optimize beam characteristics for different materials and thicknesses. (3) Motion system accuracy — positioning accuracy (±0.03mm typical for premium machines) and repeatability directly affect dimensional precision. (4) Assist gas selection and pressure — nitrogen for oxide-free edges on stainless and aluminum, oxygen for faster thick-steel cutting. (5) Mechanical rigidity — machine bed flatness, gantry stiffness, and vibration damping affect edge straightness and surface roughness. Compare these specifications across our 50 listed machines using the table above.