12 kW JQ-1530HP in Operation at a U.S. Metal Fabrication Shop
A U.S. metal fabrication customer has put a 12 kW JQ-1530HP plate laser cutting machine into production following delivery, installation and operator training. The customer processes metal parts according to end-customer drawings, serving a variety of applications rather than manufacturing one fixed product. For this type of business, equipment selection needs to consider the incoming […]
What Information Should You Prepare for a Tube Laser Quotation?
A useful tube laser quotation starts with the parts you need to produce. Tube dimensions, materials, part geometry and handling requirements all influence the proposed configuration. Preparing this information helps you compare quotations on a consistent basis. It also reduces the chance of overlooking equipment, software or services your production requires. You do not need […]
How to Choose a Heavy-Duty Tube Laser Cutting Machine
A heavy-duty tube laser cutting machine should be selected around the material you handle and the parts you deliver. Maximum tube diameter and laser power are useful starting points, but they do not tell you whether a system can load a long, heavy tube, support it throughout cutting and unload the finished components reliably. For […]
High-Power Fiber Laser Plate Cutting: 12kW-60kW Industrial Guide
High-power fiber laser cutting is an option for manufacturers processing carbon steel, stainless steel and other metal plates. For structural fabrication, construction machinery and general industrial manufacturing, the right system can improve cutting productivity and reduce some downstream finishing work. However, choosing between 12kW, 20kW, 30kW and 60kW requires more than comparing maximum cutting thickness. […]
Laser Tube Cutting for Fitness Equipment: Automated CNC Guide
The global fitness and commercial gym equipment industry is undergoing a massive transformation. From commercial strength training racks and multi-functional rigs to high-end Pilates reformers, modern fitness equipment demands unprecedented structural integrity, aesthetic weld lines, and ergonomic curvature. To meet these stringent fabrication criteria, traditional mechanical saws, rotary punching, and manual drilling have become severe […]
Fiber Laser Bevel Cutting: Technology, ROI, and 2026 Buyer’s Guide
In modern heavy fabrication, shipbuilding, pressure vessels, and steel construction, cutting parts to size is only half the battle. The true bottleneck almost always lies in weld preparation—milling, planing, and manual grinding to produce accurate V, Y, X, or K-shaped bevels before parts can reach the welding station. For decades, fabricators relied on multi-step workflows: flame […]
Tube Laser vs Plasma Cutting: Which One Is Right for Your Business?
If you cut pipes, tubes and profiles for a living, the laser-versus-plasma question comes up on every serious equipment purchase. Plasma tables have been the workhorse of structural shops for decades. Fiber laser tube cutting machines have been taking over a growing share of that work since the late 2010s. Which one should your shop buy — […]
Laser Cutting in Shipbuilding 2026: Market Boom, Applications and Machine Selection
Shipbuilding is in the middle of a historic order boom, and laser cutting is moving from a niche tool to a standard part of shipyard production. This guide looks at the 2026 market picture, where laser cutting genuinely earns its place in a shipyard (and where it does not yet), and how to choose the […]
JQ Laser i Series Tube Cutting Machine: Models, Specs & 2026 Buying Guide
he JQ Laser i series 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 — European Industry 4.0 production software — the i series covers a complete range of models from the compact i6 to the […]
Fiber Laser Cutting Machine: The Complete 2026 Buyer’s Guide
Choosing a fiber laser cutting machine is not simply about buying the highest laser power available. For most metal fabrication businesses, the right machine depends on four things: material, thickness, part size, and production volume. For many general fabrication applications, a 3000W or 6000W fiber laser cutting machine can cover a large proportion of daily […]