Bodor T Series

$80,000 - $250,000 Updated 2026-03-17

Key Specifications

Accuracy

±0.05 mm

Repeatability

±0.03 mm

max tube diameter

325 mm (round); 250 mm (square)

max tube length

Up to 12,000 mm (model dependent)

laser type

Fiber

laser power

1 kW, 2 kW, 3 kW, or 6 kW

Overview

The Bodor T Series is Bodor Laser's tube and pipe fiber laser cutting line, purpose-built for the structural fabrication, furniture, and construction sectors where round, square, rectangular, and custom-profile tube cutting dominates workloads. Unlike Bodor's flatbed P and I Series machines, the T Series is engineered around a dedicated rotary chuck system that grips and indexes tube stock while a fiber laser cutting head processes the profile. The T Series is available in models accommodating tube diameters from 20 mm up to 325 mm and cutting lengths from 3 m to 12 m, addressing both light-gauge ornamental work and heavy structural section processing.

The T Series fiber laser source options range from 1 kW to 6 kW, with the upper power levels enabling fast cutting through heavy-wall tube in mild steel, stainless, aluminum, copper, and brass. Bodor's cutting head on the T Series uses auto-focus optics with a capacitive height sensor that continuously tracks tube surface variation — critical for maintaining cut quality on non-circular profiles and tube with dimensional tolerance variation. The rotary chuck system provides motorized jaw actuation for rapid clamping and release, reducing non-cutting time in high-mix tube processing environments.

Bodor's BodorCut software includes dedicated tube processing modules with built-in parametric joint and notching libraries. Common structural connections — saddle cuts, fishmouth joints, coped ends, slotted connections — can be programmed directly from the software's interface without manual G-code entry. This capability dramatically reduces programming time for complex structural assemblies and is a primary competitive differentiator in the tube laser segment. The software also provides automatic remnant management and skeleton sorting for tube stock, improving material utilization on long-run jobs.

The T Series occupies the growing mid-tier of the tube laser market, competing with BLM Group, Trumpf TruLaser Tube, and Mazak FabTech tube machines at substantially lower capital cost. Bodor has established a meaningful installed base in the furniture manufacturing sector (where thin-wall stainless and aluminum tube work is prevalent) and among structural steel fabricators in Asia and increasingly in Western markets. The value proposition mirrors Bodor's flatbed strategy: capable, well-featured machines at 40–60% of comparable Western brand pricing, with improving but still developing Western service infrastructure.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Tube Diameter	325 mm (round); 250 mm (square)
Max Tube Length	Up to 12,000 mm (model dependent)
Laser Type	Fiber
Laser Power	1 kW, 2 kW, 3 kW, or 6 kW
Max Wall Thickness Mild Steel	16 mm (6 kW configuration)
Max Wall Thickness Stainless	10 mm (6 kW configuration)
Max Wall Thickness Aluminum	10 mm (6 kW configuration)
Supported Profiles	Round, square, rectangular, oval, D-section, and custom profiles
Chuck Type	Motorized 4-jaw self-centering rotary chuck
Positioning Accuracy	±0.05 mm
Repeatability	±0.03 mm
Max Tube Weight	Up to 80 kg/m (model dependent)
CNC Control	Bodor proprietary CNC with BodorCut tube processing software
Laser Source	Raycus, Max Photonics, or IPG Photonics (configuration dependent)

Specifications sourced from bodor.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Dedicated tube processing software with parametric joint libraries (saddle cuts, fishmouths, coped ends) dramatically reduces programming time for structural fabrication versus generic CAM approaches
Wide profile compatibility — round, square, rectangular, oval, D-section, and custom profiles supported in a single machine platform with rapid changeover between profile types
Competitive pricing versus BLM, Trumpf, and Mazak tube laser platforms, putting professional tube laser capability within reach of small and mid-size fabricators
Auto-focus cutting head with capacitive surface tracking maintains cut quality across tube diameter variation and non-circular profiles without manual adjustment
Available laser power range from 1 kW to 6 kW allows buyers to match power to their typical wall thickness mix, avoiding unnecessary capital spend on excess power

Limitations

Western service network for the T Series is less developed than for Bodor's higher-volume flatbed lines — tube laser service response outside major industrial centers may be slower
Brand resale value trails BLM Group and Trumpf tube laser platforms, a consideration for shops that plan to finance or resell equipment within 5–7 years
Maximum power ceiling of 6 kW limits heavy-wall structural tube capability compared to Western premium machines available up to 10–12 kW for demanding structural applications

Best For

Structural steel and architectural metalwork fabricators who need affordable, capable tube laser cutting for mixed profiles including round, square, and rectangular sections Furniture and fixture manufacturers working with thin-wall stainless and aluminum tube where programming flexibility and surface quality matter more than heavy-wall power Contract fabricators entering the tube laser market for the first time who want professional parametric joint software capability at a lower entry price than BLM or Trumpf Asian and Australian fabricators where Bodor's service network is well-established and local support can be confirmed before purchase

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What profiles can the Bodor T Series cut besides round tube?

The Bodor T Series supports round, square, rectangular, oval, D-section (half-round), and user-defined custom profiles. The 4-jaw self-centering chuck accommodates these profiles without manual jaw replacement for most common section sizes. Profile-specific cutting parameters are managed in BodorCut software. Very large custom profiles may require special tooling — confirm with Bodor for non-standard section requirements.

02 How does the T Series handle complex structural joints and notches?

BodorCut tube processing software includes a parametric joint library covering the most common structural connections: saddle cuts (for branch connections), fishmouth joints, coped ends, slotted connections, and mitered cuts. These are programmable from the software interface without manual G-code entry. The library approach is comparable to what BLM Group and Trumpf offer in their tube laser software, and is a key reason tube laser software capability matters as much as raw machine specification.

03 What is the maximum tube length and diameter the T Series can process?

The T Series range covers tube diameters up to 325 mm (round) and 250 mm (square), and cutting lengths up to 12,000 mm depending on model. The 6 m and 9 m loading configurations are most common; 12 m models are available for structural fabricators processing full-length structural sections. Weight capacity per meter varies by model — confirm with Bodor for heavy-wall structural sections near the upper weight limit.

04 How does the Bodor T Series compare to BLM LT7 or Trumpf TruLaser Tube?

BLM Group (Italy) and Trumpf (Germany) are the market leaders in tube laser technology with deeper software ecosystems, more developed nesting and automation options, and stronger Western brand equity and resale value. The Bodor T Series competes on price — typically 40–60% of comparable BLM or Trumpf tube laser configurations. For buyers where capital cost is the primary constraint and who are in Bodor's service coverage area, the T Series represents a credible alternative. Buyers prioritizing resale value, automation integration, or premium software depth should evaluate BLM or Trumpf first.

05 Does the Bodor T Series support automatic loading and unloading?

Bodor offers optional bundle loader and unloading conveyor accessories for the T Series, enabling semi-automated tube processing with reduced manual handling. Full automation comparable to BLM's LT-Free or Trumpf's automation cells is not a standard T Series offering — Bodor's automation accessories are more basic. For high-volume, lights-out tube processing, evaluate BLM or Trumpf automation-first platforms. For moderate-volume production with manual loading, the T Series base configuration is well-suited.