Machine Comparison
Amada ENSIS-3015AJ vs Mazak OPTIPLEX 3015 DDL
Amada vs Yamazaki Mazak · CNC Laser Cutting
Summary
The Amada ENSIS-3015AJ and the Mazak OPTIPLEX 3015 DDL both cut standard-size sheet, but they use different laser technology and sit in different power classes, so they serve different jobs. The ENSIS runs a 9,000 W fiber source; the OPTIPLEX uses a 4 kW Direct Diode Laser with a 0.97 micron wavelength, aimed at aluminum, brass, copper and other reflective metals in thin-to-mid gauge.
The Amada has more than twice the laser power and publishes tighter repeatability, +/- 0.005 mm (0.0002 in) against +/- 0.03 mm (0.0012 in). It is also the lighter machine at 12,100 kg (26,675 lb) against 16,500 kg (36,376 lb). The Mazak offers slightly more Z travel, 110 mm (4.33 in) against 100 mm (3.93 in). Both rapid at 120 m/min (4,724 ipm).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Amada ENSIS-3015AJ | Mazak OPTIPLEX 3015 DDL |
|---|---|---|
| Z-Axis Travel | 100 mm (3.93 in) | 110 mm (4.33 in) ▲ |
| Rapid Traverse | 120 m/min (4,724 ipm) | 120 m/min (4,724 ipm) |
| Repeatability | +/- 0.005 mm (0.0002 in) ▲ | +/- 0.03 mm (0.0012 in) |
| Laser Source | ENSIS fiber (LD-excited Yb fiber, 1.08 micron wavelength) | Direct Diode Laser (Panasonic YL-F40, 0.97 micron wavelength) |
| Laser Power | 9,000 W ▲ | 4 kW |
| Working Area / Sheet Size | 3,070 x 1,550 mm (121 x 61 in) | 1,524 x 3,048 mm (60 x 120 in) |
| Control | AMNC 3i (touchscreen LCD) | MAZATROL PreviewG (19-inch SXGA touchscreen, 16 GB storage) |
| Machine Weight | 12,100 kg (26,675 lb) | 16,500 kg (36,376 lb) |
| Floor Space | 10,136 x 2,840 x 2,240 mm (399 x 112 x 88 in) | 10,000 x 6,100 mm (394 x 240 in) |
Advantages
Amada ENSIS-3015AJ
- 9,000 W laser against 4 kW
- +/- 0.005 mm (0.0002 in) repeatability against +/- 0.03 mm (0.0012 in)
- Lighter machine at 12,100 kg (26,675 lb) against 16,500 kg (36,376 lb)
Mazak OPTIPLEX 3015 DDL
- Direct Diode Laser with a 0.97 micron wavelength, aimed at aluminum, brass and copper
- 110 mm (4.33 in) Z travel against 100 mm (3.93 in)
- MAZATROL PreviewG control with a 19-inch touchscreen
Verdict
Choose the Amada ENSIS-3015AJ for job shops cutting mild steel, stainless and aluminum across a wide thickness range, including thick plate, where 9,000 W and tighter repeatability count. Choose the Mazak OPTIPLEX 3015 DDL for shops whose work is mostly thin-to-mid gauge sheet in reflective metals such as aluminum, brass and copper, where its direct diode source is the reason to buy it.