GF Machining Solutions CNC Laser Cutting Machines

GF Machining CHARMILLES LASER P 400 Femto Flexipulse

Est. $500,000 – $800,000 Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

Table Size

680 x 400 mm

x y z travel

600 x 400 x 300 mm

max workpiece size 3 axis

600 x 400 x 300 mm

max workpiece size 5 axis

Ø 120 x 120 mm (optional rotary)

max workpiece weight 3 axis

50 kg

laser source

Femtosecond Flexipulse, 20 W or 40 W IR/GR

How much does the GF Machining CHARMILLES LASER P 400 Femto Flexipulse cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$500,000 – $800,000

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 CHARMILLES LASER P 400 Femto Flexipulse is the femtosecond-source version of the CHARMILLES LASER P 400, listed with a 20 W or 40 W Femtosecond Flexipulse laser in IR or GR. It keeps the 600 x 400 x 300 mm travel of the base machine, and the figures here are the listed ones.

An ultrashort-pulsed femtosecond source removes material in bursts so short that little heat spreads into the part. That is the reason to choose this version: clean edges and very little melt on hardened steel, carbide, glass or polished surfaces, where longer pulses leave a heat-affected layer. Pulse duration is adjustable, so the same source can be tuned towards removal rate or towards surface quality.

The trade-off is throughput. At 20 W or 40 W, deep textures over large areas take many passes, so this is a machine for fine structures, functional surfaces and detailed patterns. The spot size is listed as 15 – 50 µm.

In 3-axis work it takes parts up to 600 x 400 x 300 mm and 50 kg. Rotary axes are optional, A: 115° to -105° and B: 360°, and limit parts to Ø 120 x 120 mm. The 2400 kg machine needs 3 x 400 VAC + ground at 6 kVA and air at 6 bar and 500 l/min.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Y Z Travel	600 x 400 x 300 mm
Max Workpiece Size 3 Axis	600 x 400 x 300 mm
Max Workpiece Size 5 Axis	Ø 120 x 120 mm (optional rotary)
Max Workpiece Weight 3 Axis	50 kg
Laser Source	Femtosecond Flexipulse, 20 W or 40 W IR/GR
Pulse Type	Ultrashort-pulsed femtosecond with adjustable duration
Spot Size Range	15 – 50 µm
Rotary Axes Optional	A: 115° to -105° / B: 360°
Electrical Requirements	3 x 400 VAC + ground, 6 kVA
Pneumatic Requirements	6 bar, 500 l/min
Machine Dimensions W X D X H	1,227 x 1,659 x 2,379 mm
Dimension of Complete Equipment	1227 x 1659 x 2379 mm
Machine Weight	2400 kg
Floor Space	2.04 mq
Maximum Workpiece Dimensions 3ax 5ax	600 x 400 x 300 / Ø 120 x h 120 mm
Maximum Workpiece Weight 3ax 5ax	50/4 kg
Table Size	680 x 400 mm
Travel X Y Z	600 x 400 x 300 mm
Rotary 4 5 Axis	A 115°-105°/B 360° mm
Laser Sources	Multi-Laser sources: nanosecond and/or ultrashort pulsed laser **
Power Consumption	Electrical: 3 x 400 Vac + ground; 6 kVA Pneumatic: 6 bars 500 l/min

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

Femtosecond Flexipulse source at 20 W or 40 W, in IR or GR
Adjustable pulse duration to balance removal rate against surface quality
Spot size of 15 – 50 µm for fine structures
1,227 x 1,659 mm footprint with 600 x 400 x 300 mm of travel

Limitations

Source power of 20 W or 40 W limits throughput on deep, large-area textures
Rotary axes are optional, and 5-axis parts are limited to Ø 120 x 120 mm
300 mm of Z travel and a 50 kg limit restrict tall or heavy parts

Best For

Fine femtosecond structuring with minimal heat input Texturing polished or hardened surfaces where edge quality matters Small inserts and plates up to 50 kg

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What laser does the CHARMILLES LASER P 400 Femto Flexipulse use?

A Femtosecond Flexipulse source at 20 W or 40 W, with IR or GR wavelength. It is ultrashort-pulsed and the pulse duration is adjustable, so the same source can be set for faster removal or for a finer surface.

02 How does it differ from the standard P 400?

The CHARMILLES LASER P 400 is listed with nanosecond and/or ultrashort pulsed sources. This version is defined by its femtosecond Flexipulse source at 20 W or 40 W; travel, table and installation figures are otherwise the same on both.

03 Can the Femto Flexipulse version texture 3D parts?

With the optional rotary axes, A: 115° to -105° and B: 360°, parts up to Ø 120 x 120 mm can be worked in 5 axes. Without them the machine works in 3 axes on parts up to 600 x 400 x 300 mm and 50 kg.

04 What does the machine need on site?

Three-phase 3 x 400 VAC + ground at 6 kVA, compressed air at 6 bar with 500 l/min, and 2.04 m² of floor. It weighs 2400 kg and stands 2,379 mm high on a 1,227 x 1,659 mm base.