GF Machining Solutions CNC Laser Cutting Machines

GF Machining CHARMILLES LASER S 2500 U fs

Est. $1,000,000 - $1,800,000 Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

Table Size

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

x y z travel

2,500 x 2,000 x 1,200 mm (98.4 x 78.7 x 47.2 in)

laser head tilt a axis

240° (-90° / +150°)

table rotation b axis

370° (-185° / +185°)

max machining height

1,340 mm (52.8 in)

max 5 axis envelope

750 mm dia. x 1,340 mm

How much does the GF Machining CHARMILLES LASER S 2500 U fs cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$1,000,000 - $1,800,000

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 2500 U fs puts a femtosecond laser on the large 2,500 mm texturing frame as its standard source: a 100W Femto IR FD. A 100/150W Flexipulse nanosecond source can be added as an optional second source, which makes the machine dual-source.

Which pulse length does most of the work decides between this version and the standard 2500 U. Ultrashort pulses remove material with very little heat reaching the surface below, so they suit fine textures, sharp-edged micro patterns and finishes that must not show recast. They are slow on deep grains. Adding the nanosecond source lets one machine rough a deep pattern and finish it with the femtosecond laser in the same clamping, at the expense of a second source.

The frame itself offers 2,500 x 2,000 x 1,200 mm travels, a 240° (-90° / +150°) head, a 370° (-185° / +185°) table axis and a 2,600 x 2,200 mm table. Workpieces up to 10,000 kg fit on the table; five-axis work is limited to 1,200 kg inside 750 mm dia. x 1,340 mm.

Plan for 24,000 kg on the floor, 7,125 x 6,304 x 3,804 mm of installation space, 40 kVA and air at 6 bar, 150 L/min. The figures are the listed ones and have not been matched to a current GF page.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Y Z Travel	2,500 x 2,000 x 1,200 mm (98.4 x 78.7 x 47.2 in)
Laser Head Tilt A Axis	240° (-90° / +150°)
Table Rotation B Axis	370° (-185° / +185°)
Max Machining Height	1,340 mm (52.8 in)
Max 5 Axis Envelope	750 mm dia. x 1,340 mm
Femtosecond Laser	100W Femto IR FD
Pulse Duration	Femtosecond (10^-15 s)
Nanosecond Laser	100/150W Flexipulse (optional dual-source)
Electrical Supply	40 kVA
Air Supply	6 bar, 150 L/min
Installation Space	7,125 x 6,304 x 3,804 mm
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

100W Femto IR FD femtosecond source fitted as standard
Optional 100/150W Flexipulse nanosecond source makes it dual-source, for roughing and finishing in one clamping
Large frame: 2,500 x 2,000 x 1,200 mm travels and up to 10,000 kg on a 2,600 x 2,200 mm table
240° laser head and 370° table axis for five-axis texture on angled faces

Limitations

A single 100W femtosecond source is slow on deep or coarse grain patterns without the nanosecond option
The nanosecond source is an option on this version, not standard
Full five-axis motion only up to 1,200 kg and 750 mm dia. x 1,340 mm
Needs 40 kVA, 6 bar air at 150 L/min and a floor for 24,000 kg

Best For

Fine, low-heat texturing on large mould surfaces Micro patterns where recast is not acceptable Dual-source roughing and finishing of deep grains, with the nanosecond option

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the CHARMILLES LASER S 2500 U fs differ from the LASER S 2500 U?

The source arrangement is reversed. The fs version has the 100W Femto IR FD femtosecond laser as standard and offers the 100/150W Flexipulse nanosecond laser as an optional second source. The standard version has the nanosecond source as standard and the femtosecond one as an option. Travels, axes and weight limits are listed the same.

02 Why choose a femtosecond source for texturing?

Femtosecond pulses are so short that very little heat spreads into the surrounding material, which keeps edges crisp and avoids a recast layer on fine patterns. The drawback is a lower removal rate, which is why an optional nanosecond source is offered on this machine.

03 What size of mould fits?

The table is 2,600 x 2,200 mm and takes workpieces up to 2,700 x 2,300 mm and 10,000 kg. Maximum machining height is 1,340 mm. With five-axis motion the limits fall to 1,200 kg and 750 mm dia. x 1,340 mm.

04 What space and power does it need?

Listed machine dimensions are 6,420 x 3,573 x 3,687 mm, with 7,125 x 6,304 x 3,804 mm required for installation and a weight of 24,000 kg. Electrical supply is 40 kVA and compressed air 6 bar at 150 L/min.