Tube Laser Cutting Machine
- 3–5 times quicker than sawing and drilling equipment
- Dual self-centering chucks reduce leftover tube material
- 30–35% electro-optical conversion efficiency to lower power usage
- Only basic auxiliary gas is needed to lower long-term running expenses
- Touchscreen CNC control system with automatic cutting functions
- Multi-layer dust resistance and overheat protection structure
What Is a Tube Laser Cutting Machine?
China CNC machine manufacturer ElephMax’s tube laser cutting machines support carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum and various alloys, and are designed for processing round tubes, square tubes, elliptical tubes, angle steel, channel steel, and other profiles.
It relies on a fiber laser to output a beam, which is focused to form a high-temperature spot and complete precise cutting along a preset trajectory.
Types of ElephMax Tube Laser Cutting Machines
This standard dual-chuck tube cutter offers optional Raycus or Max lasers and a stress-relief welded frame for precise, steady cutting.
This heavy-duty dual-chuck tube cutting machine comes with extended automatic pipe supports, which suppress vibration during rotation of bent and thick-walled workpieces.
Benefits of the Tube Laser Cutting Machine
Our tube laser machine delivers ±0.05–0.2 mm sub-millimeter precision and smooth, burr-free cuts through stable laser beam control.
It processes round, square, rectangular, and oval tubes of carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
Equipped with high-speed servo, PLC and CNC tube control systems, it cuts cycle time by up to 40%.
Narrow laser kerfs plus intelligent nesting cut raw tube leftovers and slash material waste by up to 30%.
A 30–35 % photoelectric conversion efficiency greatly cuts power consumption. Clean cuts largely reduce secondary grinding and polishing procedures.
TL-series models support automatic tube loading and unloading. Operators can import CAD drawings to achieve nearly unmanned cutting.
It passes over 160 strict quality tests to maintain stable performance with proper routine maintenance.
We offer customizable laser power, processing length, chuck specs and other configurations to fit your project needs, along with full one-stop OEM services.
Less Manual Work
This highly automated model fits small and medium-sized automotive, new energy, and steel structure factories short of skilled operators. It supports automatic feeding, cutting, and unloading. Operators only need to import CAD drawings to realize fully unmanned operation. By removing separate sawing, drilling and grinding steps, it slashes manual workload by around 40% and cuts the whole processing cycle by up to 35%.
Reduce Raw Tube Consumption
Our tube laser cutting machine adopts intelligent nesting software and dual self-centering chucks with a short tailstock design to lift material utilization by up to 28%. It generates far less material waste than conventional sawing and drilling, lowering material costs when processing high-cost aluminum alloy tubes.
If you need fast, high-quality cutting for metal tubes like stainless steel and carbon steel, ElephMax Tube Laser Cutting Machine delivers cost-efficient processing solutions.
Why Choose ElephMax Tube Laser Cutting Machine?
- 24/7 support: You can get a consultation through the website, email, or telephone.
- Factory and Technical Team: ElephMax owns a 75,000 square meters modern workshop and a technical team with over 500 staff.
- Rich Industry Experience: 16 years supplying tailor-made CNC machine solutions for over 9,000 domestic and overseas manufacturers.
- OEM Customization Available: Adjustable laser power, dimensions, system parameters, color, and appearance styles.
- Packaging and Delivery: After inspection and full cleaning, machines are packed in custom wooden crates to prevent transit damage.
- Full After-sales Service: 12-month warranty, 60-day trial period, plus lifetime technical support.
Tube Laser Cutting Machines’ Wide Applications
You can use tube laser cutting machines to process various tubular parts for metal furniture, office frames and decorative railings. Fine cutting accuracy guarantees tight assembly and sturdy finished frames.
Tube laser cutting machines can process various tubular components, such as automotive and motorcycle frames and exhaust pipes, delivering smooth burr-free cuts for mass manufacturing lines.
Tube laser cutters can process load-bearing components, architectural decor, and engineering accessories, providing high-precision bevel cuts for strong welds and safer, more stable building structures.
You can use tube laser cutting machines to make agricultural machinery parts including tractor frames, harvester brackets, and irrigation tubes, as the equipment works perfectly for large-batch farm equipment production.
When processing medical tubing including wheelchair frames and infusion support stands, our tube laser cutting machine can achieve high-precision, smooth cutting, meeting your strict medical assembly standards.
Our tube laser cutting machines deliver consistent cutting accuracy, allowing parts to fit tightly and supporting long stable service of PV tracking brackets and wind power load-bearing frames.
Tube laser cutters can precisely cut architectural decorative components such as handrails and metal table and chair frames, as well as hardware furniture accessories, and can cut out various hollow decorative patterns to meet your decorative needs.
For marine pipe processing, our tube laser cutting machine comes with an optional 3D five-axis rotary cutting head, enabling the one-step forming of multi-angle welding grooves (V, K, X, Y grooves) and cutting down secondary processing steps.
More About Our Company
- Certifications
- Fiber Laser Welding Machine Video
- Parameters For The TL6160 Metal Tube Fiber Laser Cutting Machine
- Parameters For The 6160T Metal Tube Fiber Laser Cutting Machine
ElephMax owns more than 120 patents and official certifications such as CE, ISO9001, BV, SGS and TUV, complying with global industrial standards. Every CNC tube cutting machine we produce goes through 160+ quality checks to deliver steady operation, long service life and reliable performance across different industries.
| Model | TL6160 |
| Machine size | 8885mm*1430mm*1800mm |
| Machine weight | 2T |
| Tube size range | round tube: Φ20-Φ160mm square tube: 15 – 160mm rectangular tube: side length ≤ 160mm |
| Max. tube processing length | 6m |
| Max. tube weight | 150kg |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.05mm |
| Repositioning accuracy | ±0.03mm |
| Max. chuck rotating speed | 130r/min(Motion speed decreases as tube weight increases) |
| Max. chuck feed axis speed | 92m/min |
| Max. laser head travel axis speed | 60m/min |
| Max. Z-axis speed | 30m/min |
| Max. acceleration | 1G |
| Laser power | 1.5-3kW |
| Laser source | MAX |
| Model | ELECNC-T6160/T9160 |
| Max. tube length | 6.5/9.2m |
| Tube shape | Round/square/rectangular |
| Max. tube weight | 100kg 16kg/m |
| Positioning accuracy | ±0.03mm |
| Repositioning accuracy | ±0.02mm |
| Chuck | Two pneumatic chucks |
| Max. chuck rotating speed | 130r/min |
| Laser power | 1kW – 4kW |
| Laser | Multiple options |
| Clamping range | Φ10-Φ160mm |
Testimonials
Previously, we processed railings with conventional saw tools and wasted plenty of raw tubes. We bought multiple ElephMax T6160 tube laser cutting machines online, and their short tailstock structure lifted our material utilization rate. Every cut surface comes smooth without burrs, so workers skip extra polishing work, and our daily output has doubled. The brand’s after-sales staff quickly fixed all equipment faults remotely for us.
Metal Railing Production | Mr. Jose Reyes, PhilippinesWe mainly process thick carbon steel channels and large square tubes to manufacture new energy support frames. We picked ElephMax tube laser cutters after a full comparison. Fitted with sturdy dual pneumatic chucks, the units firmly secure heavy workpieces during extended cutting runs. ElephMax supplied full quality test documents before delivery, and these machines have operated smoothly for one full year.
Energy Storage Frame Production | Mr. Anon Virachai, ThailandWe fabricate vehicle exhaust tubes and chassis parts from 9-meter pipes requiring complex bevels and hole cuts. Our customized ELECNC-T9160 long tube cutter fits such long workpieces and comes with auto loading and unloading systems; one operator can finish all processing work alone. Labor spending dropped by roughly 40%, and we hand over customer orders much faster.
Auto Parts Production | Mr. Miguel Fuentes, MexicoWe compared multiple CNC manufacturers and ordered batches of ElephMax tube laser cutters to produce wheelchair frames and medical support pipe fittings.
The machines deliver precise, burr-free cuts that satisfy strict medical assembly standards. Steady cutting performance lowers defective products and streamlines our whole production workflow.
Medical Equipment Tubing Production | Ms. Sarah Johnson, UK
Tube laser cutter daily output varies with laser power, tube length, wall thickness, automation grade and workpiece complexity. Under standard working conditions, low-power semi-auto units handling simple thin-wall tubes can finish around 300–800 workpieces within an 8-hour shift.
If you want to boost production efficiency, pick higher automation models to raise output by 30%-50%.
ROI differs based on production scale, labor costs and material waste. Using our tube laser cutting machine to process various metal materials can reduce raw material loss and labor spending noticeably, allowing most customers to recoup their investment within 1 to 3 years.
You should take these factors into account:
- Figure out your tubes’ shape, size, wall thickness, and raw material.
- Select laser power matched to tube thickness and daily throughput demands.
- Select semi-auto or full-auto TL-series models according to your output volume and staffing budget.
- Examine chuck rigidity and cutting precision to ensure smooth operation.
- Evaluate smart CNC nesting software and optional attachments such as bevel cutting heads.
- Match upfront spending with long-run operational expenses.
Fiber lasers hit 25%–30% photoelectric conversion efficiency, while CO₂ types only reach 8%–15%.
When processing identical workpieces, fiber tube cutters consume far less power than CO₂ equipment, which lowers your monthly power bills.
CO₂ lasers waste energy via gas pipelines, complex optical parts and large cooling systems. Fiber units adopt sealed solid-state designs with fewer auxiliary parts, generate less heat and cut power use during mass tube processing.
For daily upkeep, you should clean the rotary chuck, tube supports, cutting table and laser protective lenses, and check air pressure and cooling water levels.
You also need regular cleaning for conveyors, chillers and filters, add lubricant to moving axes and chucks, and calibrate laser focus and cutting precision every month.
Yearly full service includes laser source, control cabinet and servo motor inspection, replacement of worn seals, hoses and transmission parts, and full precision recalibration by professional staff.
Yes. With regular upkeep, stable cooling systems and adequate cutting spares, the machine supports round-the-clock continuous operation. Units fitted with auto loading and unloading support totally unmanned production.
The price of our tube laser cutting equipment hinges on laser power, laser brand, automation level, technical parameters, fittings and extra services.
If you opt for higher laser power, advanced automation or extended tube processing length, you will face higher overall equipment costs. Adding 3D bevel cutting or custom jigs for special-shaped tubes will also drive up the total cost.
You don’t have to worry about high costs, as ElephMax can tailor tube laser cutters with balanced cost performance to match all your production demands.
As a Chinese tube laser cutting machine manufacturer, ElephMax will offer you installation training, printed operation manuals and instructional operation videos. If you encounter any equipment faults while using the machine, you can reach our technical staff for remote troubleshooting through video calls, phone lines or online chat tools.
Besides, you will get a 12-month free machine warranty, permanent technical guidance and regular follow-up service from our team.