GF Machining Solutions CNC Laser Cutting Machines

GF Machining CHARMILLES LASER S 1200 U fs

Est. $600,000 - $950,000 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 fs cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$600,000 - $950,000

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 fs is the femtosecond version of this five-axis texturing machine: its standard source is the 20W / 100W Femto Flexipulse IR FD, with pulses in the femtosecond range. The listed envelope is 1,200 x 900 x 1,100 mm, the head tilts through 180° and the table turns through 720°.

Pulse length is the reason to choose this version. With femtosecond pulses the material is ablated before much heat can spread into the surrounding metal, so edges stay sharp and there is little recast on fine textures, polished surfaces or heat-sensitive materials. The trade is removal rate: an ultrashort source at 20W or 100W is slower on deep, coarse grain patterns than a nanosecond source. The table also lists a 100 W Flexipulse nanosecond pulsed laser, but does not say whether it is fitted alongside the femtosecond source on this version, so ask.

The five-axis workpiece limit is Ø 810 mm and 1,200 kg, enough for inserts, cores and smaller cavities that need texture on angled walls.

Nobody has yet matched this table to a current GF page, and it carries a second set of rows (2,500 x 2,000 x 1,200 mm travels, a 2,600 x 2,200 mm table, 40 kVA, 150 l/min of air) that do not fit the 1,200 mm envelope. Electrical supply is given as 8 kVA and air as 6 bar at 300 L/min in the other rows. The 24,000 kg weight belongs to one of the two sets, and the page does not say which.

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)
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 as standard: the 20W / 100W Femto Flexipulse IR FD
Ultrashort pulses keep heat input low, suited to fine textures and polished or heat-sensitive surfaces
180° head and 720° table rotation reach angled cavity walls in one setup
Five-axis part limit of Ø 810 mm and 1,200 kg

Limitations

A femtosecond source at 20W or 100W removes material slowly on deep, coarse grain patterns
The listed table carries rows for a 2,500 x 2,000 x 1,200 mm machine next to the 1,200 x 900 x 1,100 mm travels
It is not stated whether the 100 W Flexipulse nanosecond laser is fitted together with the femtosecond source

Best For

Fine, low-heat texturing of mould inserts and cores Micro-structuring of polished or coated surfaces Five-axis texture work on parts up to Ø 810 mm and 1,200 kg

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does fs mean on the CHARMILLES LASER S 1200 U fs?

It marks the femtosecond version. The 20W / 100W Femto Flexipulse IR FD source is listed as standard, where the LASER S 1200 U lists it as an option and runs a 100W Flexipulse nanosecond laser as its base source. The pulse-duration row reads femtosecond.

02 What are the travels and part limits?

X, Y and Z are listed as 1,200 x 900 x 1,100 mm, with 180° of laser head travel and 720° of table rotation. Five-axis parts can be up to Ø 810 mm and 1,200 kg. Larger rows in the same table (2,700 x 2,300 mm, 10,000 kg) seem to belong to another machine.

03 Is a femtosecond laser the right choice for my texture?

For fine grains, sharp edges and surfaces where recast or heat tint is not acceptable, ultrashort pulses are the usual answer. For deep leather or stone grains over large areas, removal rate matters more and a nanosecond source is normally quicker. Ask for sample parts made with the exact source before ordering.

04 What site services should I plan for?

The table gives an 8 kVA electrical supply and air at 6 bar, 300 L/min, but also 40 kVA nominal power and 150 l/min of air in a second set of rows. Machine weight is listed as 24,000 kg. Confirm all of them for the configuration being quoted.