GF LASER S 500 U
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
b axis
c axis
number of axes
How much does the GF LASER S 500 U cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a cnc laser cutting machine in this class — not a quote from GF Machining Solutions. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The LASER S 500 U is a compact five-axis laser texturing machine: 550 x 400 x 500 mm of X, Y and Z travel, a B axis of -110° to +110° and a C axis that turns continuously from 0° to 720°, with all five axes moving simultaneously. The table is 590 x 470 mm.
Its limits are set by the rotary axes. A five-axis workpiece can weigh 15 kg, with a maximum permissible inertia of 0.17 kg-m², so this is a machine for inserts, small cores, electrodes and components rather than mould plates. Inertia is the figure to check for a part that is light but wide.
Laser choice is broad. Femtosecond sources are the GF Femto Flexipulse at 20 W IR, 40 W IR or 40 W IR-GR, and nanosecond sources the GF Nano Flexipulse at 50 W IR or 100 W IR. One or two sources can be installed and run simultaneously, so a nanosecond source can take the bulk of a deep texture and a femtosecond source the fine finish without moving the part.
The control is a Beckhoff Industrial PC (C6640) with the SPOT interface on a 21.5 in multi-touch screen. On the floor the machine measures 2,174 x 1,387 x 2,556 mm, takes a 3,600 x 2,500 mm footprint and weighs 4,000 kg. It needs 15 kVA and air at 6-8 bar with up to 300 l/min. These are the listed figures; the table has not been matched to a current GF page.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 550 mm (21.7 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.7 in) |
| B Axis | -110° to +110° |
| C Axis | 0° to 720° (continuous) |
| Number of Axes | 5 (simultaneous) |
| Max Workpiece Weight 5axis | 15 kg (33 lb) |
| Max Permissible Inertia | 0.17 kg-m² |
| Table Dimensions | 590 x 470 mm (23.2 x 18.5 in) |
| Laser Sources Femto | GF Femto Flexipulse: 20 W IR, 40 W IR, or 40 W IR-GR |
| Laser Sources Nano | GF Nano Flexipulse: 50 W IR or 100 W IR |
| Laser Configuration | 1 or 2 laser sources simultaneously |
| CNC Control | Beckhoff Industrial PC (C6640) with SPOT interface (21.5 in multi-touch) |
| Machine Dimensions | 2,174 x 1,387 x 2,556 mm (85.6 x 54.6 x 100.6 in) |
| Floor Space Required | 3,600 x 2,500 mm |
| Machine Weight | 4,000 kg (8,818 lb) with coolant |
| Electrical | 15 kVA nominal |
| Pneumatic | 6-8 bar; 300 l/min max flow |
Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Five simultaneous axes with a -110° to +110° B axis and a continuous 0° to 720° C axis
- Femtosecond options of 20 W IR, 40 W IR or 40 W IR-GR and nanosecond options of 50 W IR or 100 W IR
- One or two laser sources can run simultaneously
- Compact 2,174 x 1,387 x 2,556 mm machine at 4,000 kg, needing 15 kVA
- Beckhoff Industrial PC (C6640) control with the SPOT 21.5 in multi-touch interface
Limitations
- Five-axis workpieces are limited to 15 kg and 0.17 kg-m² of inertia
- 550 x 400 x 500 mm of travel and a 590 x 470 mm table rule out large mould plates
- Needs a 3,600 x 2,500 mm footprint and air at 6-8 bar with up to 300 l/min
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Travels are 550 x 400 x 500 mm and the table is 590 x 470 mm. For five-axis work the limit is 15 kg with a maximum permissible inertia of 0.17 kg-m². A part that is light but wide can reach the inertia limit before the weight limit.
02
Femtosecond: GF Femto Flexipulse at 20 W IR, 40 W IR or 40 W IR-GR. Nanosecond: GF Nano Flexipulse at 50 W IR or 100 W IR. One or two sources can be fitted and used simultaneously.
03
A nanosecond source removes material faster on deep textures, while a femtosecond source leaves finer detail with less heat in the surface. With both on the machine the two stages run in one clamping, so the finishing pass stays registered to the roughing pass.
04
The listed control is a Beckhoff Industrial PC (C6640) running the SPOT interface on a 21.5 in multi-touch screen. The table gives no further detail on the software, so ask for a demonstration of texture preparation on a sample part.
05
The machine measures 2,174 x 1,387 x 2,556 mm, needs a 3,600 x 2,500 mm footprint and weighs 4,000 kg with coolant. Electrical supply is 15 kVA nominal and air must be 6-8 bar with up to 300 l/min of flow.
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