Messer Element 400L Unitized
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Key Specifications
working width
working length
sheet thickness
materials
laser power
bevel angle
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Price estimate
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Overview
The Messer Element 400L Unitized is a fiber laser plate machine built for bevel cutting, on a unitized frame with an enclosure and a shuttle table. Working widths are 6 ft, 8 ft and 10 ft, working length goes up to 50 ft (15.2 m), and laser power is offered up to 20 kW for sheet up to 2 in (50 mm) thick.
The Bevel-U head is the reason the machine exists. It tilts the laser to +/- 50° and adjusts the angle continuously while cutting, producing I, V, Y, X and K edge shapes for weld preparation. Messer lists Y and K preparations with a land height from 1.5 mm for automated robot welding. The actual angle available depends on material, thickness and bevel type, so a thick K-bevel needs confirming with the maker.
A second process can share the gantry. Up to two processes are supported, and plasma bevel units, the Bevel-R and Bevel-S, are on the option list, so plate too thick for the laser can still be finished on the same table. Positioning speed is up to 140 m/min (5,512 ipm) on the combined X/Y axis, far beyond a plasma gantry.
Because any laser requires an enclosure, the footprint is much longer than the plate. For a 10 ft plate the overall machine length with shuttle table is 46.25 ft (14.1 m), and for a 50 ft plate 134.42 ft (41.0 m). Enclosure height is 11.79 ft (3.6 m) and loading height 3 ft (0.9 m). The Slagger self-cleaning table is standard, and the optional LNC unit cleans, changes and tests nozzles automatically.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Working Width | 6 ft, 8 ft and 10 ft (1.8 m, 2.4 m and 3.0 m) |
| Working Length | Up to 50 ft (15.2 m) |
| Sheet Thickness | Up to 2 in (50 mm) |
| Materials | Mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum |
| Laser Power | Up to 20 kW |
| Bevel Angle | +/- 50° (Bevel-U laser bevel cutting unit) |
| Positioning Speed | Up to 140 m/min (5,512 ipm), combination X/Y axis |
| Processes | Up to two processes; three-process machines possible depending on machine configuration |
| CNC Control | Global Connect, Windows based |
| Overall Machine Length by Plate Length | 10 ft: 46.25 ft (14.1 m); 15 ft: 57.28 ft (17.5 m); 20 ft: 68.29 ft (20.8 m); 25 ft: 79.32 ft (24.2 m); 30 ft: 90.34 ft (27.5 m); 40 ft: 112.38 ft (34.3 m); 50 ft: 134.42 ft (41.0 m) |
| Enclosure Length by Plate Length | 10 ft: 29.29 ft (8.9 m); 15 ft: 34.81 ft (10.6 m); 20 ft: 40.31 ft (12.3 m); 25 ft: 45.83 ft (14.0 m); 30 ft: 51.33 ft (15.6 m); 40 ft: 62.35 ft (19.0 m); 50 ft: 73.38 ft (22.4 m) |
| Overall Clearance Length by Plate Length | 10 ft: 49.25 ft (15.0 m); 15 ft: 60.28 ft (18.4 m); 20 ft: 71.29 ft (21.7 m); 25 ft: 82.32 ft (25.1 m); 30 ft: 93.34 ft (28.5 m); 40 ft: 115.38 ft (35.2 m); 50 ft: 137.42 ft (41.9 m) |
| Enclosure Height | 11.79 ft (3.6 m) |
| Loading Height | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Certification | UL/CUL |
Specifications sourced from us.messer-cutting.com — verified 2026-10-05
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Laser bevel cutting to +/- 50° with the Bevel-U unit, for I, V, Y, X and K edge shapes
- Laser power up to 20 kW and sheet thickness up to 2 in (50 mm)
- Working length up to 50 ft (15.2 m), on widths of 6 ft, 8 ft and 10 ft
- Positioning speed up to 140 m/min (5,512 ipm)
- Slagger self-cleaning table is standard, and a shuttle table handles material changes
Limitations
- Overall machine length is 46.25 ft (14.1 m) for a 10 ft plate, because of the shuttle table and enclosure
- Working width stops at 10 ft
- Bevel angle actually reached depends on material type, thickness and bevel type
- Automatic nozzle changing (LNC), gas mixing and plate alignment are options
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The Bevel-U laser bevel unit works to +/- 50°, adjusting the angle continuously during the cut. I, V, Y, X and K edge shapes are possible. Messer notes that the actual cutting angles depend on the material type, thickness and bevel type.
02
Working width is 6 ft, 8 ft or 10 ft and working length is up to 50 ft (15.2 m). Sheet thickness up to 2 in (50 mm) is possible. The machine cuts mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
03
Much more than the plate. With the shuttle table the overall machine length is 46.25 ft (14.1 m) for a 10 ft plate, 68.29 ft (20.8 m) for a 20 ft plate and 134.42 ft (41.0 m) for a 50 ft plate. Enclosure height is 11.79 ft (3.6 m).
04
Yes. Up to two processes are supported, and three-process machines are possible depending on the configuration. Plasma bevel cutting units, the Bevel-R and Bevel-S, are optional, as are plasma, inkjet and PinStamp marking systems.
05
The Global Connect, a Windows based control on a stand-alone console that tilts and swivels. An automatic sheet position detection system approaches the sheet edge at three points without contact and rotates the CNC program to match the plate.
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