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FiberEntry LevelIPG Source
IPG Photonics LightWELD 1500 XR
1.5kW Fiber welding Machine
Power
1.5 kW
Origin
United States
Released
2023
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Power Output▼ 67%
1.50kW
0Avg: 4.54 kW
Quick Facts: IPG Photonics LightWELD 1500 XR
Laser Power & Type1.5kW Fiber
Estimated Price Range$25000-35000
Primary Applicationwelding
Handheld laser welding system with wobble head for operator flexibility and portability.
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Full Specifications
Laser System
| Brand | IPG Photonics |
| Model | LightWELD 1500 XR |
| Laser Type | Fiber |
| Power Output | 1.5 kW |
| Wavelength | 1070 nm |
| Beam Quality (M²) | 0.4 |
| Laser Source | IPG |
Machine Specifications
| Weight | 30 kg |
| Control System | LightWELD Control |
| Cooling Type | Air |
Commercial Information
| Country of Origin | US |
| Release Year | 2023 |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Price Range | $25,000 - $35,000 |
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Price & Budget Fit
Listed range$25000-35000
Power tierEntry level
OriginUnited States
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Best-Fit Buyer Profile
Best fit for first-time industrial buyers, thin sheet production, prototypes, and small-batch jobs with constrained capital budget.
Application: weldingLaser: FiberAutomation: semi-autoControl: LightWELD Control
Material Capability
Material capability is not fully published. Request a test-cut report for your thickest production material.
Check thickness parametersMaintenance & Consumables
Plan preventive service roughly every 5,000 operating hours.
- - Protective windows, nozzles, lenses, filters, and slats should be quoted as annual consumables.
- - Assist gas options listed: ["Ar","He","N2"]. Confirm nitrogen, oxygen, or air supply cost for your material mix.
- - Confirm local availability for IPG source service and optics.
Facility Readiness
- Power: confirm total installed load
- Cooling: Air cooling
- Extraction: verify fume extraction need by material
- Noise: 72 dB operating level
US Buyer Compliance
- Electrical: confirm 480V or 208V three-phase compatibility, transformer needs, and NEMA enclosure rating.
- Safety: verify Class 4 laser controls, OSHA lockout/tagout procedures, ANSI Z136.1 program ownership, and interlocked enclosure options.
- Certification: request UL/ETL-listed electrical panels or field evaluation path before purchase approval.
- Support: confirm US spare parts stock, technician coverage, remote diagnostics, and warranty labor terms.
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