Machine Comparison
Amada ENSIS-3015AJ vs GF LASER P 400
Amada vs GF Machining Solutions · CNC Laser Cutting
Summary
The Amada ENSIS-3015AJ and the GF LASER P 400 are both laser machines, but they serve different jobs. The Amada is a fiber laser for cutting mild steel, stainless and aluminum from full sheets, with Amada automation available for lightly attended running. The GF machine is a compact laser for texturing and engraving plates and for five-axis micro-machining of small parts. The makers publish few comparable figures for this pair.
The table has three rows. The GF LASER P 400 has the longer Z-axis travel, 300 mm (11.8 in) against 100 mm (3.93 in), which reflects work on three-dimensional parts rather than flat sheet. It is also a much smaller machine: 2400 kg against 12,100 kg (26,675 lb), on a floor space of 2.04 m² against the Amada's 10,136 x 2,840 x 2,240 mm.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Amada ENSIS-3015AJ | GF LASER P 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Z-Axis Travel | 100 mm (3.93 in) | 300 mm (11.8 in) ▲ |
| Machine Weight | 12,100 kg (26,675 lb) | 2400 kg |
| Floor Space | 10,136 x 2,840 x 2,240 mm (399 x 112 x 88 in) | 2.04 m² |
Advantages
Amada ENSIS-3015AJ
- Cuts mild steel, stainless and aluminum sheet across a wide thickness range, a job the GF LASER P 400 is not built for
- Works with Amada automation such as LST and AMS tower loading for lightly attended operation
GF LASER P 400
- 300 mm (11.8 in) of Z-axis travel against 100 mm (3.93 in)
- Fits in 2.04 m² of floor space and weighs 2400 kg, against 12,100 kg (26,675 lb) for the Amada
- Three-axis texturing and engraving plus five-axis micro-machining of small parts
Verdict
These machines answer different questions. A fabricator cutting parts from sheet in mild steel, stainless and aluminum should choose the Amada ENSIS-3015AJ; its 12,100 kg weight and 10,136 x 2,840 x 2,240 mm footprint are those of a production sheet cutter. A mold shop or toolroom texturing, engraving or micro-machining small parts should choose the GF LASER P 400, with 300 mm of Z travel on 2.04 m² of floor. Neither replaces the other.