Ermak Thunderbird 3x1.5

Q: How much does the Ermak Thunderbird 3x1.5 cost?

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Specs verified 2026-10-05 · ermaksan.com.tr Updated 2026-10-05

Ermak Thunderbird fiber laser cutting machine

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Key Specifications

Accuracy

±0.055 mm/m

Repeatability

±0.032 mm

cutting area

3,000 x 1,500 mm (118.1 x 59.1 in)

max table load

1,500 kg (3,307 lb)

x axis travel

3,050 mm (120.1 in)

y axis travel

1,550 mm (61 in)

How much does the Ermak Thunderbird 3x1.5 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Ermak Thunderbird 3x1.5 that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

The Ermak Thunderbird 3x1.5 is a flatbed fiber laser cutting machine with a 3,000 x 1,500 mm (118.1 x 59.1 in) cutting area and a double shuttle table. Ermak positions it as the simpler, lower-cost line beside its Fibermak machines, and the table shows how the simplification was done.

The pallet system has no lifting or hydraulic units. Instead the Z axis is long, at 250 mm (9.8 in), so the head reaches both pallet levels. Pallet change takes 15 s. Each pallet carries up to 1,500 kg (3,307 lb).

Dynamics are moderate: 1 G of acceleration, 75 m/min on a single axis and 106 m/min resultant. Positioning accuracy is ±0.055 mm/m and repeatability ±0.032 mm.

The resonator list is long. Ermak's table runs from 2,000 W to 30,000 W, and maximum mild steel thickness climbs with it, from 16 mm at the lowest power to 50 mm at the two highest. Stainless steel runs from 8 mm to 50 mm. Average consumption is listed as 18 kW at the low end and 59 kW with the 15,000 W source.

Control is by Beckhoff with Metalix CAD/CAM software. The machine weighs 7,500 kg (16,534 lb) and measures 9,250 x 4,500 x 2,200 mm.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Cutting Area	3,000 x 1,500 mm (118.1 x 59.1 in)
Max Table Load	1,500 kg (3,307 lb)
X Axis Travel	3,050 mm (120.1 in)
Y Axis Travel	1,550 mm (61 in)
Z Axis Travel	250 mm (9.8 in)
Acceleration	1 G
Max Axis Speed	106 m/min resultant; 75 m/min single axis (X, Y)
Pallet Changer	2 pallets (15 s)
Machine Dimensions	9,250 x 4,500 x 2,200 mm
Machine Weight	7,500 kg (16,534 lb)
Machine Axes	4-Axis (X, Y, Z, U)
Positioning Accuracy	±0.055 mm/m
Repeatability	±0.032 mm
CNC Control	Beckhoff
CAD CAM Software	Metalix
Network Connection	Ethernet
Control Panel	15-inch screen 1024 x 768, alphanumeric keyboard, PLC keys, touch screen keyboard
Laser Power	2,000, 3,000, 4,000, 6,000, 8,000, 10,000, 12,000, 15,000, 20,000 or 30,000 W (YLR resonators)
Max Cutting Thickness Mild Steel	16, 18, 20, 25, 25, 30, 30, 40, 50, 50 mm (YLR 2000 to YLR 30000)
Max Cutting Thickness Stainless Steel	8, 10, 10, 15, 15, 25, 25, 35, 40, 50 mm (YLR 2000 to YLR 30000)
Max Cutting Thickness Aluminum	6, 8, 10, 15, 15, 25, 25, 35, 40, 40 mm (YLR 2000 to YLR 30000)
Max Cutting Thickness Brass	4, 5, 6, 8, 8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10 mm (YLR 2000 to YLR 30000)
Max Cutting Thickness Copper	4, 5, 6, 8, 8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10 mm (YLR 2000 to YLR 30000)
Average Consumption	18, 20, 22, 28, 34, 42, 50, 59 kW (YLR 2000 to YLR 15000)
Pulse Frequency	5 kHz
Power Range	10-105%
Laser Wavelength	1070 ± 5 nm
Assist Gases	Steel: oxygen (0.5-6 bar); stainless steel: nitrogen; aluminum: dry air or nitrogen (0.5-25 bar)

Specifications sourced from ermaksan.com.tr — verified 2026-10-05

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Shuttle table without lifting or hydraulic units, with a 15 s pallet change
250 mm (9.8 in) Z axis travel
Resonator options from 2,000 W to 30,000 W
Beckhoff control with Metalix CAD/CAM software
Fly-cut, frequency cutting and nozzle cleaning are standard features

Limitations

Acceleration of 1 G and 75 m/min single-axis speed are moderate for thin sheet
Only one table size, 3,000 x 1,500 mm
Automatic nozzle changer and anti-collision system are optional
No consumption figure is listed for the 20,000 W and 30,000 W sources

Best For

General sheet cutting on 3,000 x 1,500 mm stock First fiber laser for a fabrication shop Medium and thick plate with the higher-power sources

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the cutting area of the Ermak Thunderbird 3x1.5?

3,000 x 1,500 mm (118.1 x 59.1 in). Axis travels are 3,050 mm in X, 1,550 mm in Y and 250 mm in Z, and each pallet takes up to 1,500 kg (3,307 lb).

02 How thick can it cut?

It depends on the resonator. The table gives 16 mm mild steel and 8 mm stainless steel at 2,000 W, 25 mm and 15 mm at 6,000 W, and 50 mm for both at 30,000 W. Aluminum ranges from 6 mm to 40 mm.

03 How fast does it move?

Single-axis speed is 75 m/min in X and Y, with a resultant speed of 106 m/min and 1 G of acceleration. The two pallets change in 15 s.

04 What does the Thunderbird 3x1.5 need on the floor?

Machine dimensions are 9,250 x 4,500 x 2,200 mm and the weight is 7,500 kg (16,534 lb). Assist gases are oxygen for steel and nitrogen or dry air for stainless steel and aluminum, at up to 25 bar.