IPG Photonics YLP Series
This model was not found in IPG Photonics's current lineup when we checked on 2026-10-03 . It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.
Key Specifications
laser technology
wavelength
average power range
pulse width
pulse repetition rate
peak power
How much does the IPG Photonics YLP Series cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a cnc laser cutting machine in this class — not a quote from IPG Photonics. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The IPG Photonics YLP Series is listed as a pulsed ytterbium fiber laser family with average power from 1 W – 500 W, depending on model. Those are the average powers of a pulsed source, which points to fine, low-heat-input work and not to cutting plate. IPG Photonics no longer has the series in its current lineup, and the listed figures are unconfirmed.
The pulse figures are what define a unit. Pulse width is listed as 1 – 200 ns and pulse repetition rate as 1 kHz – 1 MHz, both across the series, with peak power up to 50 kW on the low-average-power models. Short pulses with high peak power remove material while leaving little heat in the part; high repetition rates trade energy per pulse for coverage speed. Because pulse width is model dependent, a buyer needs the figures for one model and not the envelope of the series.
Beam quality is listed as < 1.3, which allows a small focused spot. Polarization is linear (>20:1) or random, and output delivery is by FC/APC fiber connector or collimated beam, so the variant has to match the optics in use.
Operating temperature is listed as 15 – 40°C and power stability as < ±1% RMS. Wavelength is 1060 – 1080 nm. No cooling method appears in the listed figures.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Laser Technology | Pulsed Ytterbium Fiber Laser |
| Wavelength | 1060 – 1080 nm |
| Average Power Range | 1 W – 500 W (model dependent) |
| Pulse Width | 1 – 200 ns (model dependent) |
| Pulse Repetition Rate | 1 kHz – 1 MHz |
| Peak Power | Up to 50 kW (low-average-power models) |
| Beam Quality M | < 1.3 |
| Polarization | Linear (>20:1) or random |
| Output Delivery | FC/APC fiber connector or collimated beam |
| Operating Temperature | 15 – 40°C |
| Power Stability | < ±1% RMS |
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
- Beam quality listed as < 1.3 for a small focused spot
- Pulse repetition rate from 1 kHz – 1 MHz and pulse width of 1 – 200 ns across the series
- Peak power up to 50 kW on the low-average-power models
- Polarization listed as linear (>20:1) or random; delivery by FC/APC fiber connector or collimated beam
Limitations
- Average power tops out at 500 W, so this is not a source for cutting plate
- Pulse width and average power are model dependent; the series ranges do not describe one unit
- The 50 kW peak power applies to the low-average-power models only
- No cooling requirement is given in the listed figures
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Not in the plate-cutting sense. It is listed as a pulsed ytterbium fiber laser with average power of 1 W – 500 W, pulse widths of 1 – 200 ns and peak power up to 50 kW on low-average-power models. Those figures describe short, intense pulses for fine work, and the listed figures contain no cutting thickness.
02
Pulse width is listed as 1 – 200 ns (model dependent) and pulse repetition rate as 1 kHz – 1 MHz. The listed figures do not say which widths and rates a single model covers, so the pulse range of the specific unit should be confirmed from its data sheet.
03
Beam quality is listed as < 1.3 and polarization as linear (>20:1) or random. Linear polarization matters for processes and optics that are polarization sensitive, so the variant needs to be specified; the table does not tie either option to particular models.
04
Output delivery is listed as FC/APC fiber connector or collimated beam. Wavelength is 1060 – 1080 nm, and the operating temperature range is 15 – 40°C. Check that the downstream optics are coated for that wavelength and accept the delivery type of the unit.
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