Machine Comparison
Amada ENSIS-3015AJ vs DMG Mori LASERTEC 100 PowerDrill
Amada vs DMG Mori · CNC Laser Cutting
Summary
The Amada ENSIS-3015AJ and the DMG Mori LASERTEC 100 PowerDrill are both laser machines, but they do different work. The Amada ENSIS-3015AJ is a fiber laser cutting machine for sheet in mild steel, stainless and aluminum. The DMG Mori LASERTEC 100 PowerDrill is a laser drilling machine for cooling air holes in large aerospace and IGT components.
The table reflects that split. The Amada ENSIS-3015AJ moves faster, with 120 m/min (4,724 ipm) rapids against 80 m/min on the X and Y linear drives, and has 100 mm (3.93 in) of Z travel, in keeping with flat sheet work. The DMG Mori LASERTEC 100 PowerDrill has 1,000 mm (39.4 in) of Z travel for tall parts and a 12-23 kW QCW fiber laser. The controls are AMNC 3i and Siemens 840D solutionline.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Amada ENSIS-3015AJ | DMG Mori LASERTEC 100 PowerDrill |
|---|---|---|
| Z-Axis Travel | 100 mm (3.93 in) | 1,000 mm (39.4 in) ▲ |
| Rapid Traverse | 120 m/min (4,724 ipm) ▲ | 80 m/min (X / Y, linear drives) |
| Laser Source | ENSIS fiber (LD-excited Yb fiber, 1.08 micron wavelength) | 12-23 kW QCW-fibre laser |
| Control | AMNC 3i (touchscreen LCD) | Siemens 840D solutionline |
Advantages
Amada ENSIS-3015AJ
- 120 m/min (4,724 ipm) rapid traverse against 80 m/min
- ENSIS fiber source aimed at cutting sheet across a wide thickness range
- Suited to fabricators already running Amada automation and software
DMG Mori LASERTEC 100 PowerDrill
- 1,000 mm (39.4 in) of Z travel against 100 mm (3.93 in)
- 12-23 kW QCW fiber laser for drilling
- Made for cooling air holes and hole patterns in large rotating components
Verdict
Pick by process, not by figures. A fabricator cutting sheet in mild steel, stainless and aluminum needs the Amada ENSIS-3015AJ, with its 120 m/min rapids and sheet-cutting fiber source. A shop drilling cooling air holes in large aerospace or IGT components needs the DMG Mori LASERTEC 100 PowerDrill, with 1,000 mm (39.4 in) of Z travel and a 12-23 kW QCW laser. A shop considering one is rarely considering the other.