Need Help! Which Laser Cutting Machine To Buy ??? MAZAK / AMADA / TRUMPF


View Poll Results: Which Laser Cutting Machine Will You Prefer for SS 6 mm & MS 10 mm for a Job Shop ??

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  • MAZAK 510 champion 1.8KW

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  • Amada FOM2 - 3015 NT 2.5 KW

    1 6.67%
  • Trumpf 1030

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    Default Which Laser Cutting Machine To Buy ??? MAZAK / AMADA / TRUMPF

    Hello,

    I am based in Mumbai, India and planning to buy a laser cutting machine for a job shop. In our entry level market, most of our jobs are into below mentioned thickness.

    MS - max 8 to 10 mm
    SS - max 4 to 6 mm


    Sheet size will be 5 ft x 10 10 ft.

    Considering above criteria, we have short-listed following 3 machine.

    1. Mazak : STX 510 Champion 1.8 KW.
    2. Amada : 3015 NT 2.5 KW
    3. Trumpf : 1030 (this is a new model by Trumpf and its not made in germany but made in USA)

    All 3 are co2 lasers. I am first time buyer of laser cutting machine and hence I need some advise from experineced users . As you can see above that the thickness mentioned for MS & SS is not so high. So, mostly its going to be a very light work

    can someone give rating to above mentioned machines on a scale of 1 to 10 on a following criteria

    1. basic machine cost,
    2. operating cost.
    3. Productivity.
    4. machine performance, accuracy , quality, finishing etc.
    5. ease of maintenance
    6. maintenance cost

    1 indicating poorest performance & lowest rating and 10 indicating best performance & highest rating.

    Besides giving rating, one can also comment on each criteria or any specify point if you think that is important and help in selection process.

    Quick reply will be highly appreciated.

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    Hello vmmehta,

    I am very familiar with Mazak machine's (from 1987) and have been operating a Amada LC2415A and a LC3015B for some years.
    About Trumpf a cannot tell a lot, everybody is bragging about how good they are, I did some service on a L3030 and I wasn't impressed by it.

    To advice anyone buying a laser one should know more.
    -What accuracy is needed?
    -What's the quota needed to be cut per year?
    -Is it essential to cut multiple jobs unmanned?
    -Do you need a new machine or a young occasion will do?
    -What's the floorspace available for the machine?
    -What kind of floor do you have?

    All in all I would advice you to get in touch with a local consultant who has the knowledge you need.

    Having said all this I would still go for MAZAK!

    Cheers and good luck with the choice on hand!

    LaserCase



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    I would first find out if there is service in your area and parts availability. I like the amadas and trumph. We don't have a mazak laser, but we do have mazak cncs. The service from them is pretty bad IMO.



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    I would say Trumpf, however, I also agree that you need to see what machine has the best service in your area.

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    I would look at a Mitsubishi lvp with a 2000 watt resonator



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    AMADA is the best in laser cutting, we have three types of machines and works best cutting machine AMADA



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    Default Trumpfs are good machines

    It's been a while since I've looked at new lasers. We bought a 5040 in 2005 and have had pretty good luck with it. When we looked at lasers in 2005, it seemed that the other brands were pretty underpowered. Ask your salesman for cut speeds for the different materials you want to cut; that should tell the story. A few dollars more for more power us usually money well spent.



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    I currently operate the Trumpf TruCoax 1030 and i have to say it is a good machine.

    Operation is very simple, almost too simple, and it is very easy to maintain. With a well trained operator a beautiful cut can be obtained on the thicknesses of MS and SS you specified and is very repeatable. The Trumpf operating system is very user friendly

    There is no need for any sort of G code training as it lacks any sort of NC code input, which can sometimes be annoying but illustrates the simplicity of the machine.

    The height sensing system is very accurate, the machine is great at following materials as it warps preventing loss of cut events

    Maintenance is very simple, many of the processes are automated or explicitly outlined in the user interface.

    The machine however lacks a dual pallet system present on many lasers and productivity (loading raw material and unloading cut pieces) can be somewhat slow (compared to other machines) as the machine cannot run while loading or unloading

    The resonator is not a free flow chamber, gas is static and only needs to be swapped every three days, saving money on CO2 laser gas. Mirror do not have to be replaced, i was actually shocked to hear that, which also saves money. Lenses have a long lifetime.

    If machine cost is an issue for you, it may be better to look into a Cincinnatti CL-7a. Though it is a slightly less powerful machine it is very, very reliable. The one i have had experience on was 15 years old and ran without a hiccup. A used one should be relatively cheap to obtain

    The only lasers i've operated were the Cincinnati CL-850, Cincinnati CL-7a and the Trumpf 1030, so unfortunately i can't answer your questions on the Amad or Mazak.

    Hope this post help



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    greetings vmmehta
    looks like you are also interested in lasers, check out this post from a while ago:
    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/laser_..._go_mazak.html
    that person had the same questions as you and was considering the same machines. You may possibly contact them to see how their purchase has worked for them.
    I agree with OmarMourad also. The Trumpf is as he describes. The only thing I can comment on is the Cincinnatti CL-7's I have seen had axial fast flow resonators (the unit that develops the actual laser beam). That type of resonator is high maintenance in both gas use and internal parts usage. But I am not familiar with the specific models mentioned.
    best of luck!



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    Thumbs up In India, Mazak has good and immediate support...i am user of Mazak lasers .. 6 year

    hii

    i am from ahmedabad and we are two partners in a firm with sheet metal fabrication.

    we are user of 2 mazak lasers since 2007 and 2010
    good to say, we have best up times of machines as support of Mazak is very prompt and fast.

    recently online service telephone support is great and many times no need to engineer to visit even as my operator can solve many of doubts/queries on phone only.

    only one drawback...they are not so agreesive in marketing. but neverthless once you buy a machine, you can be sure for good support and performance.

    I do not know about Amada but compared with trumpf, the operating cost is really low as electrical power requirement and start up time is very less.

    i would vote for Mazak at place one and Trumpf at place two.

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    Thumbs up Trumpf and Mazak in India

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    Hii

    I am user of both trumpf amd Mazak. User of trumpf for last 4 years and purchased one mazak 3D just one year back.

    both machines are worth the brand names they reflect!! Performance, cutting speeds, software features etc are best to compare equally.

    when it comes to support, as both companies has set up in Pune, has no issues about availability of local service.

    But when it comes to spare parts, Mazak has advantage as now they are maintating good spares inventory. Trumpf also good in spare parts but has to wait for delivery from abroad.

    Recently visited mazak new set up in pune. comapred with any other companies it really rocks!! you can imagine that they are in India with very firm long term planning.
    Toll free telephone online support by mazak in Pune is very attractive. My operators are not worried about mid night support as Mazak has 24 X 7 telephone online support in INdia.

    Both are equally comparable brands but wattage to be given to after sales support, spare parts availability and max up time ofmachine.

    End of the day investing such a big money should be worth to be paid back!!!

    thanks!!



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    You should take a look to Mitsubishi, the resonator is a piece of art, no limit life.



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    Quote Originally Posted by saso1310 View Post
    hii

    i am from ahmedabad and we are two partners in a firm with sheet metal fabrication.

    we are user of 2 mazak lasers since 2007 and 2010
    good to say, we have best up times of machines as support of Mazak is very prompt and fast.

    recently online service telephone support is great and many times no need to engineer to visit even as my operator can solve many of doubts/queries on phone only.

    only one drawback...they are not so agreesive in marketing. but neverthless once you buy a machine, you can be sure for good support and performance.

    I do not know about Amada but compared with trumpf, the operating cost is really low as electrical power requirement and start up time is very less.

    i would vote for Mazak at place one and Trumpf at place two.

    SASO1310
    Dear SASO1310 from Ahmedabad,

    Thanks for sharing your experience with us all. I am planning to set up a new facility for Laser cutting Job shop in Mumbai. Like others i am also confused in AMADA/MAZAK and trumph.

    As you said Mazak is low in operating costs, can you please let us know about the operating cost estimate for mazak machine? and how productive this machine is?

    Also we will really appericiate, if you share the pricing of genuine consumables (Originally from MAZAK) like nozzles, lenses or any filters etc.

    This will surely help us to take firm decision on our investment.

    Thanking you in advance.....



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    Thumbs up Mazak is consistant

    Hi Henna

    Hope you have not taken decision yet. We are from Pune and recently purchases STX 48 Cp.

    We both brothers are satisfied with our decision to buy Mazak as whatever commited before finalization is now reflected in results.

    It seems, Mazak is really keen to increase the customer base now and we are getting good support.

    Online toll free telephone support is free for all customers and we get our calls answered even if we call in midnight.

    my recommendation is to go for Mazak!!

    Thanks!!



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    Smile hii

    I would vote for Mazak. Value for money, trusted brand, nice after sales support, machines are user friendly. We are using Mazak Laser made in 1997 and still working good.



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    Default Re: Which Laser Cutting Machine To Buy ??? MAZAK / AMADA / TRUMPF

    Omar, we have just purchased and installed a 2000w 1030 and are having a tought time cutting 1/4 mild steel. we have a 7.5 lens and want to make sure the settings are correct.

    on the cutting head, whats the correct number that we need to set the dials?

    what do you have on your techtable for 1/4 mild steel?

    thanks in advance!



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    Default Re: Which Laser Cutting Machine To Buy ??? MAZAK / AMADA / TRUMPF

    Hi,

    With the sheet thickness's you mention you could be better of with fiber these days!
    A 1kW will be sufficient, a 2 kW will be a better choice.
    Low in running costs, low on maintenance!

    If you still want a co2 then:

    The Trumpf will have the highest output. High maintenance costs
    The Mazak will probably have the best accuracy. Low maintenance costs.
    The Amada will be in between.
    Rating them with a number would need extensive time study.

    Cheers,
    LaserCase



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    Default Re: Which Laser Cutting Machine To Buy ??? MAZAK / AMADA / TRUMPF

    Recommend the AMADA laser cutting machine for you

    laser cutting lover


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    HI all,

    Recently fiber cutting machines market is more and more betetr for steel cutting ,
    so choose fiber cutting machine is good,

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    Default Re: Which Laser Cutting Machine To Buy ??? MAZAK / AMADA / TRUMPF

    Quote Originally Posted by acpwaterjet View Post
    2000w 1030 and are having a tought time cutting 1/4 mild steel. we have a 7.5 lens and want to make sure the settings are correct.

    on the cutting head, whats the correct number that we need to set the dials?

    what do you have on your techtable for 1/4 mild steel?

    thanks in advance!
    Has anyone Helped you on getting the 1/4 inch cutting? I would really like to know. I know I can help.....



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