IPG Photonics YLR Series
Key Specifications
form factor
wavelength
single mode power
multi mode power
multi mode fiber diameter
power tunability
How much does the IPG Photonics YLR 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 YLR Series is a line of high-power fiber laser racks, with single-mode power up to 3 kW and multi-mode power up to 8 kW. These are laser sources for building into a system. IPG's table has no cutting area or axis data because there is no machine around them.
Four wavelengths are listed: 1007, 1010, 1030 and 1070 nm. The split between single-mode and multi-mode is the main choice. Single-mode units stop at 3 kW and give the tightest focus, while multi-mode units reach 8 kW through a fiber of 50, 100 or 200 μm diameter, and the diameter chosen sets the smallest spot the process optics can form.
Output is tunable over 10-100% of power and can be modulated at up to 50 kHz, which leaves room for gated cutting and pulsed piercing routines. Air cooling is listed up to 1.5 kW. The table does not name a cooling method above that power, so ask before planning a chiller-free installation at a higher rating.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | High-Power Fiber Laser Racks |
| Wavelength | 1007, 1010, 1030, 1070 nm |
| Single Mode Power | up to 3 kW |
| Multi Mode Power | up to 8 kW |
| Multi Mode Fiber Diameter | 50, 100, 200 μm |
| Power Tunability | 10-100% |
| Modulation Frequency | up to 50 kHz |
| Cooling | Air Cooling up to 1.5 kW |
Specifications sourced from ipgphotonics.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Single-mode power up to 3 kW and multi-mode power up to 8 kW in rack form
- Wavelengths of 1007, 1010, 1030 and 1070 nm are listed
- Modulation frequency up to 50 kHz with power tunability of 10-100%
- Air cooling is available up to 1.5 kW
Limitations
- Air cooling is listed only up to 1.5 kW
- Multi-mode power tops out at 8 kW and single-mode at 3 kW
- A laser source, not a machine: IPG's table has no travels, cutting area or thickness figures
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
IPG lists single-mode power up to 3 kW and multi-mode power up to 8 kW for its high-power fiber laser racks. Power tunability is 10-100%, so a unit can be run well below its rated output when the process calls for it.
02
The listed wavelengths are 1007, 1010, 1030 and 1070 nm. For multi-mode units the fiber diameter is 50, 100 or 200 μm. The table does not say which wavelengths are offered at which power, so confirm the combination needed with IPG.
03
IPG lists air cooling up to 1.5 kW. The table does not state a cooling method above that level, so for higher-power units the cooling requirement should be confirmed before the installation is planned.
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