CNC Laser Metal Tube Cutting Machine with Automatic Feeder for Sale

What is a CNC Metal Pipe Laser Cutting Machine?

CNC metal pipe laser cutting machine is an automatic tube cutter that can create precise metal tube cuts in various shapes and styles with the cooperation of computer and laser generator. CNC laser tube cutting machines can cut any programmed shape on metal tubes in various directions and angles. The laser-cut shapes can be designed and updated flexibly and quickly through computer programming. The high flexibility of laser tube cutters provides strong technical support for more and more personalized metal fabrication, thereby reducing the use of molds and labor costs.

The modular design with the CNC controller realizes the unmanned and full data production of the pipe cutting operation. Compared with traditional metal pipe cutting system such as flame cutting, plasma cutting and water jet cutting, the precision of laser-cut metal pipes is much higher. The CNC laser tube cutter can be flexibly adjusted according to these deformations, which is also beyond the reach of many traditional metal tube cutting tools.

CNC laser tube cutting machine features with centralized operation, flexible cutting, automatic loading and unloading, and the clamping is convenient and fast. It comes with precision rack and double drive mode, which is easy to maintain and maintain, and is basically maintenance-free. It works with professional tube cutting software, which is the fundamental guarantee for effectively saving materials and improving cutting efficiency. Based on these advantages, laser pipe cutting machines are widely used in the processing of round pipes, square pipes, rectangular pipes and special-shaped pipes in fitness equipment, office furniture, kitchen cabinets and other industries.

How a CNC Laser Tube Cutter Works?

The operating principle combines a high-energy fiber laser beam with a precision rotary chuck and CNC motion control. The laser source generates a focused beam that vaporizes or melts metal along a programmed toolpath, while assist gas blows molten material from the kerf to produce clean edges. The rotary chuck grips the tube and rotates it in coordination with the cutting head, enabling complex shapes, angles, and contours on all sides without repositioning.

Key automation stages of the automatic feeding cycle:

• Servo-driven feeder loads raw pipe stock from the material rack into the chuck.

• CNC controller indexes material to the correct cutting position automatically.

• Laser executes the programmed cut sequence across all programmed profiles.

• Finished parts eject into collection bins; next tube loads without operator intervention.

This closed-loop automation eliminates manual handling between cuts, reduces cycle time per part, and maintains consistent accuracy across batch runs. For shops processing both flat sheet and tubular stock, a dual-purpose fiber laser for sheet and tube consolidates two capabilities into a single footprint.

Supported Tube Profiles and Material Types

The ST-FC6012K processes a wide range of tube geometries and metal types. The self-centering chuck adjusts automatically to grip irregular profiles without manual jaw changes, which is critical for mixed-profile production runs.

Supported tube profiles:

• Round pipe, square tube, rectangular profile, flat bar.

• C-channel, H-beam, U-tube, angle iron.

• Custom special-shaped extrusions and open profiles.

Compatible metals:

• Carbon steel, mild steel, galvanized steel.

• Stainless steel (304, 316, 201).

• Aluminum, brass, copper.

Laser Power vs. Cutting Thickness Capacity

Cutting thickness depends directly on laser power configuration. The table below provides maximum wall thickness capacity by metal type and power level.

For detailed speed-per-thickness reference values, see the full fiber laser cutting speed and thickness chart.

Why Laser Tube Cutting Outperforms Traditional Methods

Traditional tube cutting methods each carry limitations that fiber laser technology eliminates. The comparison below highlights the key performance differences.

For fabrication shops currently relying on a Hypertherm plasma pipe cutter for tube work, upgrading to fiber laser reduces per-part finishing time by 60–80% on stainless steel and aluminum profiles.

How the Automatic Feeding System Transforms Production

The automatic feeder converts a laser tube cutter from a semi-manual tool into a fully autonomous production cell. Here is what it delivers:

✓ One operator oversees multiple machines simultaneously, reducing labor cost per part

✓ CNC nesting software optimizes part placement along tube length, minimizing drop-off waste

✓ Zero pause between cuts for manual loading, maximizing machine uptime and throughput

✓ Consistent dimensional accuracy across batch runs without human positioning error

✓ Bundle loading at shift start enables hours of unattended operation

For operations that also require post-cut joining, pairing the tube cutter with an automatic CNC laser welding machine creates a complete fabrication workflow from raw tube to finished welded assembly.

Advantages of CNC Laser Tube Cutting Machine with Automatic Feeding System

Side-hanging machine bed

Side-hanging design, lower center of gravity, stable and reliable operation, laser blanking, precision error within 0.5mm, to improve cutting precision.

Semi-automatic feeding device

Quickly loading tubes one by one. No need manual intervention, saving labor costs and increasing production efficiency.

Fully automatic self-centering pneumatic chucks.

Precision pneumatic chucks, four-jaw automatic centering clamping, stable clamping without damaging the workpieces, high cutting efficiency.

Chuck jumping for short tailings (6035K without)

K series can shorten the tailing length through chuck jumping.

Servo follow-up support (6020K normal type)

The cutting table comes with with highly sensitive and independent servo follow-up support to provide enough support force in rotation cutting and achieve high cutting accuracy.

Raytools laser cutting head

Creating complex tube cuts with a slender TRA component and a slender nozzle.

MAX laser source

Long lifespan up to 100,000 hours with high cutting speed. G5 connector for aluminum cutting. Raycus and IPG laser sources are optional.

FSCUT3000 EtherCAT bus control system

Various auxiliary features of tube cutting is are designed to satisfy multiple processing demand.

Tubepro controller with TubesT-Lite nesting software.

3D preview of the metal tube to be cut, which is user friendly and easy to operate. The TubesT professional nesting software is optional for pipes of L-type and C-type.

Full-automatic feeding devicefor 6012K optional

Automatic material preparation is synchronized during the processing, shortening the tube change time and improving production efficiency.

Beveling processing optional

Beveling tube cutting head (optional) is used to handle 0-45°beveling cutting.

CNC Metal Tube Laser Cutting Machine with Automatic Feeder Technical Parameters

Key Industries and Applications

CNC laser pipe cutting machines serve a broad cross-section of metal fabrication industries:

• Structural steel & construction: precision framing, handrails, architectural metalwork

• HVAC: ductwork connectors, reducing assemblies, branch tee joints

• Automotive & fitness equipment: roll cages, exhaust systems, tubular frames

• Oil & gas, shipbuilding, aerospace: pipe saddle cuts, miter joints, bevel preparations

• Agriculture & furniture: holes, slots, notches, and decorative patterns cut directly into tube

For shops requiring programmable bevel angles on tube ends for weld prep, the 3D tube laser bevel cutting machine extends standard straight-cut capability with V, Y, and X groove profiles.

Laser Cut Metal Pipe Projects

How to Choose the Right Configuration

Laser source brand selection matters for long-term reliability. The ST-FC6012K offers MAX, Raycus, and IPG fiber laser options:

• IPG (Germany): Premium beam quality, longest service life, ideal for three-shift production

• Raycus (China): Proven track record, excellent price-to-performance ratio, strong domestic support

• MAX (China): Competitive pricing with reliable performance, well suited for single-shift shops

All configurations integrate with professional tube cutting software supporting DXF/DWG import, automatic nesting along tube length, and parametric joint libraries. To explore the complete lineup across all power levels, visit the fiber laser tube cutting machine collection, or review industrial tube laser cutters for heavy-duty production configurations.

Things To Consider

The CNC laser tube cutting machine is a high-quality piece of fiber laser metal cutting equipment capable of achieving high-speed and high-efficiency cutting of round tubes, square tubes, irregularly shaped tubes, and other metal profiles. Particularly in recent years—driven by the widespread adoption and promotion of automation concepts—newly upgraded laser cutting equipment for metal tubes has not only enabled automated production and processing but also overcome the limitations of traditional laser cutting technologies. This results in significant time and labor savings, reduced costs, and—crucially—faster cutting speeds and higher precision. Leveraging its high-precision capabilities, this equipment can perform operations such as hole punching, cutting-to-length, and intersecting-line cutting on tubular materials, as well as the intricate laser cutting of complex patterns and irregular shapes that are often difficult to achieve using traditional methods. So, what precautions should be observed during daily operation?

1. Spindle speed adjustments must be performed only when the machine is completely stopped. When shifting gears, ensure that the gears are fully engaged and seated correctly. If any abnormal operation is detected while the machine is running, stop the machine immediately to conduct an inspection.

2. Before cutting, the cutting tool must be adjusted and the workpiece securely clamped. The clamping length of the workpiece must be no less than 50 millimeters. The positioning baffle must be firmly secured. Formal cutting operations may commence only after completing a series of trial run checks, including clamping, unclamping, forward rotation, and reverse rotation.

3. When the machine is in rotation, no part of the human body is permitted to come into contact with any moving transmission components. Operators must keep their sleeves tightly fastened and are strictly prohibited from wearing gloves while working. The operator's head should be kept clear of the cutting path.

4. The machine must be stopped before performing operations such as changing tools, measuring workpieces, conducting lubrication and maintenance, or clearing tube ends.

5. When cutting off tube ends (scrap remnants), appropriate measures must be taken to prevent the severed ends from flying out and causing injury.

6. When loading long tubes onto the material rack or releasing the feeding clamp, safety precautions must be implemented to prevent the tubes from rolling, striking, or sliding down and causing injury.

7. When using a grinding-wheel-type tube cutter, inspect the grinding wheel in advance to check for any damage, cracks, or signs of moisture exposure, and verify that the power cord connection is secure.

8. Before cutting, ensure that the tube cutter's dust collection system is in good condition and functioning properly.

9. Personnel are strictly prohibited from standing in the direction of workpiece feed or discharge.