GF Machining Solutions CNC Laser Cutting Machines

GF Machining CHARMILLES LASER S 1200 U

Est. $500,000 - $850,000 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 810 mm

x y z travel

1,200 x 900 x 1,100 mm

laser head travel

180°

table rotation

720°

max workpiece weight 5 axis

1,200 kg (2,646 lb)

How much does the GF Machining CHARMILLES LASER S 1200 U cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$500,000 - $850,000

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 1200 U is a five-axis laser texturing machine listed with 1,200 x 900 x 1,100 mm of X, Y and Z travel, a laser head that swings through 180° and a table that turns through 720°. Parts up to Ø 810 mm and 1,200 kg can be worked in five-axis mode. The standard source is a 100W Flexipulse nanosecond laser, and a 20W / 100W Femto Flexipulse IR FD femtosecond source is listed as an option.

The table behind this page has not been matched to a current page on GF's site, so treat it as a starting point for a quotation rather than a specification. It also has a problem of its own: next to the 1,200 mm rows it carries a second block that reads like a much larger machine, with 2,500 x 2,000 x 1,200 mm travels, a 2,600 x 2,200 mm table, a 10,000 kg workpiece limit and 40 kVA nominal power against the 8 kVA electrical supply given elsewhere. Ask which set applies before planning floor space or power.

The rows that are not in doubt still say a lot about the application. A 720° table and a 180° head let the beam reach the walls and floor of a deep cavity without re-clamping, which is what mould texturing needs. A five-axis limit of Ø 810 mm and 1,200 kg covers inserts and cores of moderate size rather than complete large tools.

Installation needs compressed air at 6 bar; one row gives 300 L/min and another 150 l/min. The listed machine weight of 24,000 kg and the 6,420 x 3,573 x 3,687 mm footprint sit with the larger block, so confirm both before a foundation is poured.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Y Z Travel	1,200 x 900 x 1,100 mm
Laser Head Travel	180°
Table Rotation	720°
Max Workpiece Diameter	Ø 810 mm
Max Workpiece Weight 5 Axis	1,200 kg (2,646 lb)
Nanosecond Laser	100W Flexipulse
Femtosecond Laser	20W / 100W Femto Flexipulse IR FD (optional)
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

Five-axis motion with a 180° laser head and a 720° table, so textures on cavity walls can be reached in one clamping
Five-axis workpiece limit of Ø 810 mm and 1,200 kg
100W Flexipulse nanosecond laser as the listed standard source
A 20W / 100W Femto Flexipulse IR FD femtosecond source can be added for finer, ultrashort-pulse work

Limitations

The listed table mixes two machine sizes: 1,200 x 900 x 1,100 mm travels next to 2,500 x 2,000 x 1,200 mm rows, so the configuration must be confirmed
The femtosecond source is an option; the base machine carries the 100W Flexipulse nanosecond laser
Power and air rows disagree (8 kVA against 40 kVA, 300 L/min against 150 l/min), so site services cannot be planned from this page alone
The table gives no figures for feature resolution, accuracy or texturing rate

Best For

Laser texturing of mould cavities and cores up to Ø 810 mm Five-axis surface work on parts up to 1,200 kg Shops that want a nanosecond source now and a femtosecond option later

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What size of part fits the CHARMILLES LASER S 1200 U?

In five-axis mode the listed limits are Ø 810 mm and 1,200 kg, and travels are given as 1,200 x 900 x 1,100 mm in X, Y and Z. The same table also contains a 2,700 x 2,300 mm workpiece row and a 10,000 kg weight row that appear to belong to a larger machine, so confirm the limits before quoting a part.

02 Which laser sources does it use?

The standard source is a 100W Flexipulse nanosecond laser. A femtosecond source, the 20W / 100W Femto Flexipulse IR FD, is listed as optional. The table also names a 100 W Femto IR FD ultrashort pulsed laser and an FS340 Type focal length.

03 How does the CHARMILLES LASER S 1200 U fs differ?

The fs version makes the femtosecond source standard rather than optional: its table lists the 20W / 100W Femto Flexipulse IR FD without the option note and adds a femtosecond pulse-duration row. Travels, axes and the Ø 810 mm, 1,200 kg five-axis limits are listed the same on both.

04 What services does the machine need?

Compressed air at 6 bar, with 300 L/min in one row and 150 l/min in another, and electrical supply given as 8 kVA in one row and 40 kVA nominal power in another. The higher figures sit with the rows of the larger machine, so ask for the installation data of the exact configuration.