Machine Comparison
DMG Mori LASERTEC 100 PowerDrill vs DMG Mori LASERTEC 50 Shape Femto
DMG Mori vs DMG Mori · CNC Laser Cutting
Summary
The DMG Mori LASERTEC 100 PowerDrill and the DMG Mori LASERTEC 50 Shape Femto are both laser machines, but they serve different jobs. The first drills cooling air holes in large aerospace and IGT components with a 12-23 kW QCW-fibre laser. The second does fine laser work, such as miniature molds, engravings and detail in carbide, ceramics and glass, with a tunable laser source that has variable pulse length and burst modes.
The DMG Mori LASERTEC 100 PowerDrill is the larger machine: 1,600 mm (63 in) of X travel against 540 mm (21.3 in), 1,000 mm (39.4 in) of Y against 500 mm (19.7 in), and 1,000 mm (39.4 in) of Z against 700 mm (27.6 in). The table gives no power figure for the DMG Mori LASERTEC 50 Shape Femto, so the two laser sources cannot be ranked.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DMG Mori LASERTEC 100 PowerDrill | DMG Mori LASERTEC 50 Shape Femto |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,600 mm (63 in) ▲ | 540 mm (21.3 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 1,000 mm (39.4 in) ▲ | 500 mm (19.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 1,000 mm (39.4 in) ▲ | 700 mm (27.6 in) |
| Laser Source | 12-23 kW QCW-fibre laser | Tunable laser source with variable pulse length and burst modes |
Advantages
DMG Mori LASERTEC 100 PowerDrill
- 1,600 mm (63 in) of X travel against 540 mm (21.3 in)
- 1,000 mm (39.4 in) of Y and Z travel against 500 mm (19.7 in) and 700 mm (27.6 in)
- 12-23 kW QCW-fibre laser for drilling holes in large components
DMG Mori LASERTEC 50 Shape Femto
- Tunable laser source with variable pulse length and burst modes
- Suited to miniature molds, extrusion dies and engravings in carbide, ceramics and glass
Verdict
Choose by application. The DMG Mori LASERTEC 100 PowerDrill is for drilling cooling air holes and hole patterns in large aerospace and IGT parts, with 1,600 mm (63 in) of X travel and a 12-23 kW QCW-fibre laser. The DMG Mori LASERTEC 50 Shape Femto is for fine 5-axis detail, miniature molds and engraving in hard materials, within 540 x 500 x 700 mm of travel. Neither machine does the other's work.