Machine Comparison
Mazak OPTIPLEX 3015 DDL vs Salvagnini L5
Yamazaki Mazak vs Salvagnini · CNC Laser Cutting
Summary
The Mazak OPTIPLEX 3015 DDL and the Salvagnini L5 are both sheet-metal laser cutting machines, but they use different sources. The Mazak runs a 4 kW Direct Diode Laser (Panasonic YL-F40, 0.97 micron wavelength), a technology pitched at reflective metals such as aluminum, brass and copper. The Salvagnini L5 uses an IPG fiber laser offered at 6 kW / 10 kW.
The verified table is short. The clearest difference is cutting capacity in aluminum: 30 mm (1.18 in) on the L5 against 16 mm (0.63 in) on the OPTIPLEX. The Mazak runs the MAZATROL PreviewG control with a 19-inch touchscreen and 16 GB storage, while the L5 uses Salvagnini's own control, which suits shops linking it with Salvagnini panel benders or punches.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Mazak OPTIPLEX 3015 DDL | Salvagnini L5 |
|---|---|---|
| Laser Power | 4 kW | 6 kW / 10 kW options |
| Max Aluminum Thickness | 16 mm (0.63 in) | 30 mm (1.18 in) ▲ |
Advantages
Mazak OPTIPLEX 3015 DDL
- Direct Diode Laser source with a 0.97 micron wavelength, aimed at aluminum, brass and copper
- MAZATROL PreviewG control with a 19-inch touchscreen and 16 GB storage
Salvagnini L5
- 30 mm (1.18 in) maximum aluminum thickness against 16 mm (0.63 in)
- IPG fiber source offered at 6 kW / 10 kW against 4 kW
- Salvagnini control for linking with Salvagnini panel bending or punching lines
Verdict
The Salvagnini L5 is the choice for shops that cut thicker aluminum, up to 30 mm against 16 mm, want a 6 kW or 10 kW fiber source, or plan to connect laser cutting with Salvagnini bending and punching. The Mazak OPTIPLEX 3015 DDL suits fabricators focused on thin-to-mid gauge reflective metals such as aluminum, brass and copper, where its direct diode source is the main reason to buy it.