Fiber laser cutting machine ACE Laser PRO 3015 12R

for metalsheet metalCNC

Overview
The ACE Laser PRO 3015 12R is a high-power fiber laser cutting machine designed for industrial production. Engineered for precision, high throughput and long-term stability, it supports complex one-off parts as well as large-series manufacturing across electronics, aerospace and automotive sectors.

Highlights

• Available laser power configurations from 12 kW up to 30 kW (options to 40 kW)
• Robust welded, stress-relieved frame for long-term accuracy
• Complete cutting package with filtered vacuum extraction and automatic shuttle table
• KNUTH service: installation, commissioning and maintenance

Working area
Table dimensions: 3,000 mm × 1,500 mm
Max. workpiece weight: 1,500 kg
Axis accelerations X / Y / Z: 15 m/s² / 15 m/s² / 15 m/s²

Travels
Travel X-axis: 1,550 mm
Travel Y-axis: 3,050 mm
Travel Z-axis: 370 mm

Rapid feed
Rapid feed X / Y: 200 m/min
Rapid feed Z: 35 m/min
Change time at cutting table: 18–20 s

Accuracies
Positioning accuracy: 0.03 mm/m
Repeatability: 0.03 mm/m

Laser
Fiber laser (standard): 12,000 W
Wavelength: ~1.08 µm
Max beam power: 12,000 W
Supply voltage: AC 380 V ± 10%
Typical cutting capacities: structural steel 30 mm, stainless steel 25 mm, aluminium 18 mm

Drive capacity
Drive power X-axis: 2.9 kW
Drive power Y-axis: 1.3 kW
Drive power Z-axis: 0.75 kW

Measures and weights
Overall dimensions (L × W × H): 9.54 m × 3.6 m × 2.58 m
Machine weight: 8,800 kg

Control

• FSCUT8000 CNC based on EtherCAT for high-power fiber lasers
• User-friendly interface with production-oriented functions
• HypCut CAD/CAM for nesting, planning and scheduling
• Optional CypNest support for autonomous nesting workflows

Cutting head

• BLT 6 series smart autofocus cutting head for high-power applications (up to 40 kW)
• Optimized beam path and lenses with dual dust protection for reliable performance
• Smart-Piercing and Auto-Recut functions for air- and N2-assisted cutting
• Real-time cut sensor enabling automatic recut of uncut sections
• Smart piercing control for immediate cutting start after pierce
• Slag-free contour end via beam monitoring
• Drawer-type design for quick lens/guard replacement and contamination monitoring

Height control

• Capacitive height sensing with segmented plunge-cutting, edge detection and vibration suppression via Ethernet
• Advanced anti-collision function to prevent tilt collisions

Laser source

• HP series CW multi-module fiber lasers (Raycus) with high electro-optical efficiency and beam quality
• Maintenance-free design reduces operating costs and downtime

Standard equipment and features
Complete system with FSCUT8000 CNC, HypCut CAD/CAM and CypNest support; Raycus fiber laser; BLT 6 autofocus cutting head; filtered vacuum extraction; automatic shuttle table; centralised lubrication; cooling unit; proportional valves.

Technical specifications

• Model: ACE Laser PRO 3015 12R
• Brand: KNUTH
• Table: 3,000 mm × 1,500 mm
• Max. workpiece weight: 1,500 kg
• Travels (X / Y / Z): 1,550 mm / 3,050 mm / 370 mm
• Rapid feed (X / Y / Z): 200 m/min / 200 m/min / 35 m/min
• Change time at cutting table: 18–20 s
• Positioning / Repeatability: 0.03 mm/m
• Laser: Fiber laser 12,000 W (system configurable up to 30–40 kW)
• Cutting capacities (typ.): steel 30 mm, stainless 25 mm, aluminium 18 mm
• Supply voltage: AC 380 V ± 10%
• Machine dimensions (L × W × H): 9.54 m × 3.6 m × 2.58 m
• Machine weight: 8,800 kg
• Drive powers (X / Y / Z): 2.9 kW / 1.3 kW / 0.75 kW