GF Machining Solutions CNC Laser Cutting Machines

GF Machining CHARMILLES LASER S 1000 U fs

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

Image: assets.georgfischer.com, GF Machining Solutions

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 fs 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 S 1000 U fs is the femtosecond version of the CHARMILLES LASER S 1000 U, a 5-axis laser texturing machine. Its source is listed as a 20W or 100W Femto Flexipulse IR FD, working with pulses in the femtosecond range (10^-15 s).

A femtosecond pulse is short enough that very little heat reaches the material around the spot. That keeps edges sharp and limits recast on hardened tool steel, which is why a buyer picks the fs version: for functional surfaces, micro-structures and fine decorative textures rather than fast removal of deep grain. The trade-off is removal rate, since at 20W or 100W a deep texture across a large mould takes many passes.

Size figures for this model need care. The listed rows include a 1,000 x 550 x 880 mm envelope with parts up to Ø 660 mm and 150 kg in 5-axis work, and also a 2,500 x 2,000 x 1,200 mm envelope with a 2,600 x 2,200 mm table, 1,200 kg in five-axis work and a 24,000 kg machine. Those describe different machines, so get GF's data sheet before planning a cell or a foundation.

Air is listed at 6 bar in both sets, and the focusing optic as FS340 type.

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)
Femtosecond Laser	20W / 100W Femto Flexipulse IR FD
Pulse Duration	Femtosecond (10^-15 s)
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

Femtosecond source, 20W or 100W Femto Flexipulse IR FD, for fine structures with minimal heat input
Pulses in the femtosecond range (10^-15 s) keep edges sharp on hardened steel
Five axes, a tilting laser head and a rotating table, to keep the beam on curved mould surfaces
Choice of 20W for fine detail or 100W for larger areas within the same femtosecond source family

Limitations

Two incompatible sets of travels are listed, 1,000 x 550 x 880 mm and 2,500 x 2,000 x 1,200 mm
A femtosecond source at 20W or 100W removes material slowly on deep, large-area textures
5-axis part weight is listed as 150 kg or 1,200 kg, depending on which set applies
Electrical supply is given as 8 kVA or 40 kVA, which changes the site connection

Best For

Femtosecond micro-structuring on 3D surfaces Functional surface textures on hardened tool steel Fine decorative textures where edge quality matters more than speed

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does fs mean on the CHARMILLES LASER S 1000 U fs?

It marks the femtosecond source. The listed laser is a 20W or 100W Femto Flexipulse IR FD with pulse durations in the femtosecond range, 10^-15 s. A second group of rows also lists a 100 W Flexipulse nanosecond source, so confirm whether one is fitted.

02 How large a part fits?

The listed rows disagree. One set gives 1,000 x 550 x 880 mm of travel and parts up to Ø 660 mm and 150 kg in 5-axis work; the other gives 2,500 x 2,000 x 1,200 mm, a 2,600 x 2,200 mm table and 1,200 kg in five-axis work. Ask GF Machining Solutions which applies before quoting a job.

03 When is a femtosecond source the right choice?

When surface quality matters more than removal rate: fine micro-structures, functional textures and sharp pattern edges on hardened steel. For deep grain textures over large areas, 20W or 100W of femtosecond power means long cycle times.

04 What does the S 1000 U fs need on site?

Air at 6 bar in both listed sets, with 300 L/min and 8 kVA in one and 150 l/min and 40 kVA in the other. The larger set describes a 24,000 kg machine of 6,420 x 3,573 x 3,687 mm, so confirm the figures before preparing the floor.