EMAG ELC 6

Est. $400,000 - $650,000 Specs verified 2026-03-28 · emag.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

max external diameter

300 mm (12 in)

max workpiece height

300 mm (12 in)

initial tension

Up to 10 kN (30 kN optional)

system type

Rotary indexing with fixed lens / moving workpiece

stations

Machining station + loading/unloading station

drive type

Electric (no pneumatic/hydraulic)

How much does the EMAG ELC 6 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$400,000 - $650,000

Our best estimate for a cnc laser cutting machine in this class — not a quote from EMAG. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The EMAG ELC 6 is a rotary-indexing laser welding machine for parts up to 300 mm (12 in) in external diameter and 300 mm (12 in) high. It works on a fixed-lens, moving-workpiece principle: the optics stay put and the part is moved under the beam, while a second station is loaded and unloaded.

That two-station layout, a machining station plus a loading/unloading station, hides loading time behind the weld. As one part is welded the operator or a robot swaps the next one in, and the table indexes to bring it to the lens.

Clamping is the other figure that stands out. Initial tension is up to 10 kN as standard, with 30 kN optional. Welded assemblies such as a gear pressed onto a carrier need to be held together firmly while the seam is made, and the higher preload is for joints where 10 kN will not keep the parts closed. Every drive on the machine is electric, with no pneumatic or hydraulic systems, which removes compressed air and hydraulic oil from the installation list.

The control is a Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl; the ELC 6i variant is listed with a Siemens Sinumerik One instead. Laser source, power and cycle time are not in the table.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max External Diameter	300 mm (12 in)
Max Workpiece Height	300 mm (12 in)
Initial Tension	Up to 10 kN (30 kN optional)
System Type	Rotary indexing with fixed lens / moving workpiece
Stations	Machining station + loading/unloading station
Drive Type	Electric (no pneumatic/hydraulic)
Design Principle	Fixed lens, moving workpiece
CNC Control	Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Rotary indexing between a machining station and a loading/unloading station
Initial tension up to 10 kN, with 30 kN optional
All-electric drives, no pneumatic or hydraulic systems
Takes parts up to 300 mm (12 in) in diameter and 300 mm (12 in) high

Limitations

The 30 kN initial tension is an option; the standard figure is up to 10 kN
No laser source, laser power or cycle time is listed
Part height is limited to 300 mm (12 in), so long shafts need the ELC 1200 V

Best For

Laser welding of gears and carriers up to 300 mm (12 in) in diameter Joints that must be held under up to 30 kN during welding Plants that want no compressed air or hydraulics on the machine

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does the initial tension figure on the ELC 6 mean?

It is the force with which the parts are held together before and during welding: up to 10 kN as standard and 30 kN as an option. Assemblies with a press fit or a tight joint gap may need the higher figure, so check it against the joint design.

02 How does the ELC 6 differ from the ELC 6i?

On the listed data, the control: the ELC 6 has a Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl and the ELC 6i a Siemens Sinumerik One. Ask EMAG for any other differences, since the table compares nothing else.

03 Does the ELC 6 need compressed air or hydraulics?

No. EMAG lists the drive type as electric, with no pneumatic or hydraulic systems. The laser source and its cooling still have their own requirements, which are not part of this table.