Aluminium reflects the beam, conducts heat quickly and forms a hard, spiky dross. Surface preparation, gas pressure and nozzle geometry decide whether the cut edge is clean or coated in spatter.
A new dedicated centre in Stuttgart, Germany, consolidates European logistics and field support, holding more than 4,500 line items of wear parts, optics and consumables. Same-day dispatch is offered for Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland and the Benelux region.
A new Φ320 mm clamping and cutting configuration extends the LP-T Series tube range by roughly 40%, covering 1 to 10 mm wall thickness for structural, piping and heavy shaft work. Orders are being accepted now, with deliveries from August 2026.
Gas selection, focus position and pierce strategy decide whether a 6 mm carbon steel tube cut is production-ready or full of rework. This note lists the settings we run on LP-T Series machines and the three defects that cause most complaints.
The new LP-F12000 brings a 12 kW fiber source and a 3500 × 1500 mm working area to heavy plate and structural steel work, cutting 6 mm mild steel at up to 8 m/min. The machine is open for order from November 2026, with first installations from the first quarter of 2027.
LaserPeak will show the full European product range at stand 22-D48 in Hall 22, Messe Hannover, from 10 to 13 November 2026, including live tube cutting, welding and automated loading demonstrations.