{"id":19089,"date":"2026-08-12T17:56:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T09:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jqlaser.com\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T18:06:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T10:06:24","slug":"jq-laser-i-series-tube-cutting-machine-models-specs-2026-buying-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jqlaser.com\/fr\/jq-laser-i-series-tube-cutting-machine-models-specs-2026-buying-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"JQ Laser i Series Tube Cutting Machine: Models, Specs & 2026 Buying Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

he JQ Laser i series<\/strong> is the current flagship family of fiber laser tube cutting machines from JQ Laser (established 2006, machines installed in more than 150 countries). Developed by JQ Laser and enhanced with MicroStep CyberFab \u2014 European Industry 4.0 production software \u2014 the i series covers a complete range of models from the compact i6<\/a> to the heavy-duty i20<\/a>, with tube diameters from 20 mm up to 500 mm and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide gives buyers everything they need before requesting a quote: the full model lineup with verified specifications, what actually drives the price, realistic 2026 market price context, return-on-investment logic, and a 10-point purchasing checklist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. What Is the JQ i Series?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The i series is a family of vertical tube laser cutting machines designed for round, square, rectangular, oval and special profiles \u2014 including angles, channels and H-beams. Each machine combines a rigid, vibration-reduced frame with gear-driven rotary chucks, a 3D cutting head, automatic focus adjustment and intelligent cutting-parameter management.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Two features set the i series apart from ordinary tube lasers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

European joint development<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The i series is developed by JQ Laser and enhanced by MicroStep CyberFab<\/a> (marketed in Europe as the MSF Pipe i5\u2013i11). This means European engineering input on machine dynamics, safety and software \u2014 and CE-standard compliant design throughout the range.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Industry 4.0 software as standard<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Every i-series machine can be equipped with MicroStep’s CyberFab production management platform and mCAM software. Order scheduling, nesting, production monitoring and data collection are connected in one intelligent ecosystem, giving manufacturers full visibility across the cutting process with less manual intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Model Lineup and Verified Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The i series covers the market from small-diameter production cutting to heavy sections. The table below combines data from JQ Laser’s official pages and the MicroStep MSF Pipe i5\u2013i11 specification sheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Model<\/th>Tube diameter (round)<\/th>Square tubes<\/th>Chuck load<\/th>Typical laser power<\/th>Coupe en biseau<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
i5<\/strong><\/td>\u00d820 \u2013 \u00d8120 mm<\/td>20\u00d720 \u2013 120\u00d7120 mm<\/td>100 kg<\/td>3 \u2013 6 kW<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
i6<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\u00d820 \u2013 \u00d8160 mm<\/td>20\u00d720 \u2013 160\u00d7160 mm<\/td>160 kg<\/td>3 \u2013 6 kW<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
i9<\/strong><\/td>\u00d820 \u2013 \u00d8240 mm<\/td>20\u00d720 \u2013 240\u00d7240 mm<\/td>300 kg<\/td>3 \u2013 6 kW<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
i11<\/strong><\/td>\u00d820 \u2013 \u00d8280 mm<\/td>20\u00d720 \u2013 280\u00d7280 mm<\/td>600 kg<\/td>3 \u2013 6 kW<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
i20<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\u00d850 \u2013 \u00d8500 mm<\/td>50\u00d750 \u2013 500\u00d7500 mm<\/td>1,600 kg<\/td>3 \u2013 6 kW<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
i14 \/ i26<\/strong><\/td>Larger-capacity models completing the family \u2014 contact JQ Laser for specifications<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n
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Common to the series:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n