GF Machining CHARMILLES LASER P 400

The GF Machining Solutions CHARMILLES LASER P 400 is a compact 3-axis laser texturing and micromachining system designed for precision mold and die applications. With a 600 x 400 x 300 mm work envelope and a 680 x 400 mm table, the LASER P 400 targets small-to-medium mold inserts, medical device tooling, and precision components requiring detailed surface textures or micro-features.

The machine supports multi-source laser configurations, accommodating nanosecond and ultrashort-pulsed (femtosecond) laser sources either individually or in combination. This flexibility allows shops to select the optimal pulse regime for their application — nanosecond sources for efficient material removal on standard texturing, or femtosecond sources for cold ablation on heat-sensitive materials where zero heat-affected zone is critical.

In its base 3-axis configuration, the LASER P 400 handles workpieces up to 50 kg with 600 x 400 x 300 mm maximum part dimensions. An optional 4th/5th axis rotary package adds A-axis (115° to -105°) and continuous B-axis (360°) capability for texturing complex curved surfaces, though the 5-axis workpiece capacity is limited to 4 kg and Ø 120 x 120 mm — sized for small inserts and medical components.

The compact 1,227 x 1,659 mm footprint and 2,400 kg machine weight make the LASER P 400 an accessible entry point for mold shops transitioning from chemical etching to laser texturing, or for medical device manufacturers requiring precise micro-features on surgical instrument molds. Focal lens options provide spot sizes ranging from 15 to 50 micrometers, enabling both coarse grain textures and fine micro-scale features on a single platform.