Which TANAKA Gantry Fiber Laser Fits Your Plate?
Match the laser power to your thickest and most common plate. Not sure? Send us a drawing or a part.
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| Model | Laser power | Max straight cut (mild steel) | Bevel | Best for | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FMRIII | 12 or 20 kW | 12 kW: 30 mm (1.18") 20 kW: 40 mm (1.57") | No | High-power thick-plate cutting, fast nitrogen cutting | FMRIII gantry fiber laser › |
 FMRII | 6, 12 or 20 kW | 6 kW: 20 mm (0.79") 12 kW: 30 mm (1.18") 20 kW: 40 mm (1.57") | No | Proven platform, 6 kW entry point, CO2 laser replacement | FMRII 6-20 kW gantry laser › |
 FMZIII | 20 or 40 kW (new) | 20 kW: 40 mm (1.57") 40 kW: 63.5 mm (2.5") | Yes: V bevels 20 kW: 32 mm at 30°, 28 mm at 45° 40 kW: 50 mm (1.97") at 45° | Weld prep: bevel and straight cuts on one machine Read the 40 kW announcement | Contact TANAKA | FMZIII bevel fiber laser › |
All models: cutting width 2,600 to 5,600 mm (8.5' to 18.3'). Cutting length is unlimited because the machine runs on rails. Stainless and aluminum reach the same maximums when cut with nitrogen at 1 MPa or more.
Want to see your part cut before you decide?
Send us a part for a test cut 847-610-5579Why Gantry Format for Large and Thick Plate
On a gantry laser, a bridge travels on rails over a large fixed table. Heavy plate stays put while the cutting head moves, so long and wide plates are routine. Need more length? Add rail.
TANAKA built the first gantry laser cutting machine in 1989.
Cutting thin, small parts instead? See our Table Top Laser Cutting Machine, built for thin and small components and medium-to-high production volumes.
Thick-Plate Cut Quality and Productivity
- TANAKA torch technology, engineered in Japan, with advanced gas control
- Torch head with flexible optics for fast, easy laser beam adjustment
- Nitrogen and Continuous Wave (CW) cutting on the FMRIII
- Options: automatic nozzle changer/cleaner and automatic nozzle centering
- Cuts mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum
2-3xthe productivity
Replacing a CO2 Laser or Moving Up from Plasma
Replacing an older TANAKA CO2 laser with a 20 kW fiber laser can deliver 2 to 3 times the productivity.
Cutting plate with plasma today? A fiber laser can take over some of that work, and the FMZIII is designed to replace plasma for quality cutting. Plasma still suits some jobs, and TANAKA's CNC plasma pipe and profile cutters are plasma machines. Our fiber lasers are for plate.
Bevel Cutting for Weld Prep (FMZIII)
The FMZIII is TANAKA's bevel fiber laser. It cuts V bevels on the top and bottom of the plate, up to 32 mm at 30° and 28 mm at 45° at 20 kW, and up to 50 mm (1.97") at 45° at 40 kW, so parts can come off the table with less grinding and edge prep before welding.
Automation and Storage for High-Volume Production
TANAKA offers automated material handling for its fiber laser cutting machines. Automation and storage systems cover loading, unloading, storage, picking and sorting, to save space and manpower.
Built for Fabricators, Service Centers and OEMs
- Structural and infrastructure
- Shipbuilding
- Mining equipment
- Construction equipment
- Ag and heavy equipment
- Energy
- Fab shops and steel service centers
Nationwide Sales and Support Across the US, Canada and Mexico
TANAKA America sells and supports its lasers nationwide, with TANAKA engineers and service partner Reger Laser. 35 years in North America.
Installation
By TANAKA engineers and Reger Laser
Training
For your operators
Parts
Across the US, Canada and Mexico
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TANAKA engineers and Reger Laser
Fiber Laser FAQs
A gantry fiber laser uses a bridge-style gantry that travels over a large fixed table, so it handles long, wide, medium-to-thick steel plate. TANAKA built the first gantry laser cutting machine in 1989, and TANAKA America has 35 years in North America.
Maximum straight-cut thickness in mild steel is 63.5 mm (2.5") at 40 kW on the FMZIII, 40 mm (1.57") at 20 kW, 30 mm (1.18") at 12 kW and about 20 mm (0.79") at 6 kW. The FMZIII bevel laser cuts V-bevels up to 32 mm at 30 degrees and 28 mm at 45 degrees at 20 kW, and up to 50 mm (1.97") at 45 degrees with the new 40 kW oscillator. Cutting width runs 2,600 to 5,600 mm, and length is extended by adding rail.
Match the power to your thickest and most common plate. As a guide, maximum straight-cut thickness in mild steel is 63.5 mm (2.5") at 40 kW on the FMZIII, 40 mm (1.57") at 20 kW, 30 mm (1.18") at 12 kW and 20 mm (0.79") at 6 kW. Send us a drawing or a part and we'll recommend a model and run a test cut. The FMZIII bevel laser is also available with 40 kW, which cuts 25 mm at 4,700 mm/min and 45° V-bevels up to 50 mm (1.97").
Mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum. With high-pressure nitrogen, stainless and aluminum cut up to 30 mm (1.18") at 12 kW and 40 mm (1.57") at 20 kW. Actual results depend on material grade and condition, so we recommend a test cut on your parts.
Yes. The TANAKA FMZIII bevel fiber laser cuts V bevels on the top and bottom of the plate, up to 32 mm at 30 degrees and 28 mm at 45 degrees at 20 kW, and up to 50 mm (1.97") at 45 degrees with the new 40 kW oscillator, which can cut out secondary grinding and edge prep before welding.
Yes. Replacing an older TANAKA CO2 laser with a 20 kW fiber laser can deliver 2 to 3 times the productivity. Send us a part and we will run a test cut so you can see the difference on your own material.
Yes. TANAKA offers automation and storage systems for loading, unloading, storage, picking and sorting. See our automation and storage systems page for options.
TANAKA America sells and supports its lasers nationwide across the US, Canada and Mexico, with installation, training, parts and service from TANAKA engineers and service partner Reger Laser. TANAKA America has 35 years in North America.
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