FIBER LASER CUTTING SYSTEMS BUILT FOR FAST METAL PRODUCTION

• Superior cut quality: Cleaner, more precise edges with minimal slag or dross.
• Reduced cleanup: Finished parts require less post-processing, saving time and effort.
• Straighter, more accurate holes: Tighter tolerances ensure precise cuts, even for intricate designs.
• Tighter kerf width: Narrower cuts allow for greater detail and material efficiency.
• Minimal heat-affected zone (HAZ): Reduced thermal distortion helps maintain the integrity of the material, especially for thin or sensitive metals.

The three types differ in how they generate the laser beam, which determines what materials they cut well and how much they cost to run. CO2 lasers use an electrically stimulated gas mixture and excel at cutting non-metals like wood, acrylic, and fabric, but struggle with reflective metals. Crystal lasers can cut metals but wear out faster and carry higher maintenance costs. Fiber lasers route the beam through an optical fiber, making them far more efficient, virtually maintenance-free, and purpose-built for cutting metals like steel, aluminum, copper, and brass with speed and precision. The FiberSabre uses fiber laser technology – the industry standard for metal fabrication shops.

All three are CNC-controlled cutting tools, but they're optimized for different materials and outcomes, and many shops run more than one.

• Routers use a spinning bit to physically carve material, making them the go-to for wood, plastics, composites, and soft metals where 3D profiling, carving, or spoilboard work is needed.
• Plasma cutters use an electrically ionized gas jet to cut conductive metals quickly and cost-effectively, especially at heavier thicknesses.
• Laser cutting uses a focused beam of light with no contact and no cutting forces, producing the cleanest edges and tightest tolerances of the three. Laser cutting is ideal for metal parts that need to go straight to welding, assembly, or powder coat without additional cleanup.
• The right choice depends on your materials, your tolerances, and your workflow. For shops that work across both wood and metal, a router and a fiber laser often run side by side.

The FiberSabre is designed specifically for metals. Both the 2kW and 6kW models cut steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and brass. The 6kW handles greater material thickness thanks to its higher power output, making it better suited for heavier plate work. If your shop works primarily in metal, the FiberSabre covers everything you need.

The FiberSabre is built for any industry where metal parts need to be cut accurately and efficiently. Common applications include metal fabrication and custom parts production, architectural metalwork and signage, aerospace and automotive component cutting, HVAC and ductwork, and industrial equipment manufacturing. If your shop currently outsources metal cutting or runs a plasma table but wants cleaner edges and tighter tolerances, a fiber laser is the natural next step.

A laser table integrates the cutting surface directly into the machine bed, with the laser head moving across a fixed, enclosed workspace. This design keeps the footprint compact, simplifies material loading, and contains emissions within a full safety enclosure. A gantry or frame laser uses an open bridge structure over a separate cutting surface, similar in concept to a CNC router gantry. The FiberSabre uses an enclosed table design – which is the preferred configuration for metal cutting shops because it contains debris and laser emissions, reduces operator exposure, and keeps the workspace clean. The pull-out material drawer on the FiberSabre also makes loading and unloading sheet stock faster without opening the full enclosure.