GF Machining Solutions CNC Laser Cutting Machines

GF Machining CHARMILLES LASER S 1000 U

Est. $400,000 - $700,000 Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

Table Size

2,600 x 2,200 mm102.4 x 86.6 in

Max Workpiece ⌀

Ø 660 mm

x y z travel

1,000 x 550 x 880 mm

laser head travel

180°

table rotation

720°

max workpiece weight 5 axis

150 kg (331 lb)

How much does the GF Machining CHARMILLES LASER S 1000 U cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$400,000 - $700,000

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 S 1000 U is a 5-axis laser texturing machine listed with two kinds of source: a 100 W Flexipulse nanosecond laser and a 100 W Femto IR FD ultrashort-pulsed laser. Its listed table, however, holds two sets of figures that cannot describe the same machine, so every dimension below needs confirming with GF Machining Solutions before it is used for planning.

One set gives 1,000 x 550 x 880 mm of travel, a laser head that moves through 180°, 720° of table rotation, parts up to Ø 660 mm and 150 kg in 5-axis work, an 8 kVA electrical supply and air at 6 bar and 300 L/min.

The other describes a far larger machine: 2,500 x 2,000 x 1,200 mm of travel, a laser head axis of 240 (-90/+150) °, a table axis of 370 (-185/+185) °, a 2,600 x 2,200 mm table 600 mm above the floor, and workpieces up to 2,700 x 2,300 mm, 1,340 mm high and 10,000 kg, with 1,200 kg in five-axis work. It also lists 40 kVA, 150 l/min of air, and a 24,000 kg machine of 6,420 x 3,573 x 3,687 mm needing 7,125 x 6,304 x 3,804 mm of installation space.

Both sets agree on air at 6 bar and on 100 W nanosecond and femtosecond sources, and the focusing optic is listed as FS340 type. The gap between them is the gap between a mid-size cell and a machine-hall installation, so ask for the current data sheet first.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Y Z Travel	1,000 x 550 x 880 mm
Laser Head Travel	180°
Table Rotation	720°
Max Workpiece Diameter	Ø 660 mm
Max Workpiece Weight 5 Axis	150 kg (331 lb)
Nanosecond Laser	50W / 100W Flexipulse
Femtosecond Laser	20W / 100W Femto Flexipulse IR FD
Electrical Supply	8 kVA
Air Supply	6 bar, 300 L/min
Machine Dimensions	6,420 x 3,573 x 3,687 mm252.8 x 140.7 x 145.2 in
Space Required for Installation	7,125 x 6,304 x 3,804 mm280.5 x 248.2 x 149.8 in
Machine Weight	24,000 kg (52,911 lbs)
Focal Length	FS340 Type
Nanosecond Pulsed Laser	100 W Flexipulse
Ultrashort Pulsed Laser	100 W Femto IR FD
Nominal Power	40 kVA
Air Pressure	6 bar
Required Air Output Flow	150 l/min
X Y Z Travels	2,500 x 2,000 x 1,200 mm98.4 x 78.74 x 47.24 in
Travel Laser Head A	240 (-90/+150) °
Travel Machine Table B	370 (-185/+185) °
Table Size	2,600 x 2,200 mm102.4 x 86.6 in
Distance Floor to Table	600 mm (23.6 in)
Max Workpiece Dimensions	2,700 x 2,300 mm106.3 x 90.5 in
Max Workpiece Machining Height	1,340 mm (52.8 in)
Max Workpiece Weight Five Axis	1,200 kg (2,646 lbs)
Ytterbium Pulsed Laser	100 / 150 W
Max Workpiece Weight	10,000 kg (22,046 lbs)

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

Carries a nanosecond and a femtosecond source, both listed at 100 W, so one machine can rough and finish a texture
Nanosecond Flexipulse source listed at 50W or 100W
Femtosecond Femto Flexipulse IR FD listed at 20W or 100W
Five axes, with a tilting laser head and a rotating table, for curved and 3D surfaces

Limitations

The listed table holds two incompatible sets of travels, 1,000 x 550 x 880 mm and 2,500 x 2,000 x 1,200 mm, so the envelope must be confirmed with GF
Listed 5-axis workpiece weight is either 150 kg or 1,200 kg, depending on which set applies
Electrical supply is listed as 8 kVA in one set and 40 kVA in the other
One set lists a 24,000 kg machine needing 7,125 x 6,304 x 3,804 mm of installation space

Best For

5-axis laser texturing of 3D mould surfaces Combining nanosecond roughing with femtosecond finishing Fine femtosecond structuring at up to 100 W

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the working envelope of the CHARMILLES LASER S 1000 U?

The listed table gives two answers: 1,000 x 550 x 880 mm of travel with parts up to Ø 660 mm, or 2,500 x 2,000 x 1,200 mm with a 2,600 x 2,200 mm table and parts up to 2,700 x 2,300 mm. They cannot both be right, so ask GF Machining Solutions for the current data sheet.

02 Which laser sources does it carry?

A nanosecond Flexipulse source, listed at 50W or 100W, and an ultrashort-pulsed femtosecond Femto Flexipulse IR FD, listed at 20W or 100W. Both sets of figures agree on 100 W for each type. The focusing optic is listed as FS340 type.

03 How heavy a part can the S 1000 U take?

In 5-axis work, one set of figures gives 150 kg and the other 1,200 kg. The second set also lists a 10,000 kg maximum workpiece weight. Confirm the figure that applies to your part before ordering.

04 What does the installation need?

Both sets agree on air at 6 bar, but give either 300 L/min with 8 kVA, or 150 l/min with 40 kVA. The larger set lists a 24,000 kg machine of 6,420 x 3,573 x 3,687 mm with 7,125 x 6,304 x 3,804 mm of installation space.