Machine Comparison
LVD Electra FL 3015 vs Mazak OPTIPLEX 3015 DDL
LVD vs Yamazaki Mazak · CNC Laser Cutting Machines
Summary
The LVD Electra FL 3015 and the Mazak OPTIPLEX 3015 DDL are flat-sheet laser cutters for the same standard sheet: 3,000 x 1,500 mm on the LVD and 1,524 x 3,048 mm (60 x 120 in) on the Mazak. The difference is the source. The LVD uses a fiber laser offered from 3 kW to 10 kW; the Mazak uses a Panasonic YL-F40 direct diode laser at a 0.97 micron wavelength.
The LVD publishes the tighter repeatability, ±0.015 mm (±0.0006 in) against +/- 0.03 mm (0.0012 in), and runs a Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl with the Touch-L interface. The Mazak runs MAZATROL PreviewG on a 19-inch touchscreen. The LVD is the lighter machine at 15,000 kg (33,069 lb) against 16,500 kg (36,376 lb).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | LVD Electra FL 3015 | Mazak OPTIPLEX 3015 DDL |
|---|---|---|
| Repeatability | ±0.015 mm (±0.0006 in) ▲ | +/- 0.03 mm (0.0012 in) |
| Laser Source | Fiber laser, 3 kW to 10 kW | Direct Diode Laser (Panasonic YL-F40, 0.97 micron wavelength) |
| Working Area / Sheet Size | 3,000 x 1,500 mm (118 x 59 in) | 1,524 x 3,048 mm (60 x 120 in) |
| Control | Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl with Touch-L interface | MAZATROL PreviewG (19-inch SXGA touchscreen, 16 GB storage) |
| Machine Weight | 15,000 kg (33,069 lb) | 16,500 kg (36,376 lb) |
Advantages
LVD Electra FL 3015
- ±0.015 mm (±0.0006 in) repeatability against +/- 0.03 mm (0.0012 in)
- Fiber source offered across a 3 kW to 10 kW range
- Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl control, a fit for shops already standardized on Siemens
Mazak OPTIPLEX 3015 DDL
- Direct diode source with a 0.97 micron wavelength, aimed at aluminum, brass and copper
- MAZATROL PreviewG control with a 19-inch SXGA touchscreen and 16 GB storage
Verdict
Choose by material mix. The LVD Electra FL 3015 suits mixed mild steel, stainless and aluminum work where the option of up to 10 kW and ±0.015 mm repeatability matter, and shops already running LVD press brakes or a Siemens control. The Mazak OPTIPLEX 3015 DDL suits fabricators cutting a lot of reflective metal such as aluminum, brass and copper in thin-to-mid gauge, which is where its direct diode source is aimed.