Trumpf TruLaser 3000 Bevel Cut Edition

The Trumpf TruLaser 3000 Bevel Cut Edition is a specialized variant of the TruLaser 3000 series designed specifically for weld preparation cutting. While standard 2D laser cutters produce perpendicular edges, the Bevel Cut Edition tilts its cutting head up to 50 degrees to produce chamfers, countersinks, and angled edges directly on the laser -- eliminating the secondary beveling operations that traditionally require plasma bevelers, milling machines, or manual grinding.

The machine is available in three format sizes matching the standard 3000 series. The 3040 format covers 4,002 x 2,099 mm working area for straight cuts and 3,355 x 1,600 mm for 50-degree bevel cuts. The 3060 format offers 6,067 x 2,576 mm standard and 5,420 x 2,077 mm at 50-degree bevel. The 3080 format provides 8,037 x 2,576 mm standard and 7,470 x 2,077 mm at bevel. The reduced working area during bevel cutting accounts for the head tilt geometry that requires additional clearance.

Laser power comes from the TruFiber 12001 at 12 kW. For standard perpendicular cutting, the machine handles 30 mm mild steel (35 mm with thick-sheet package), 40 mm stainless (50 mm with package), and 30 mm aluminum. Bevel cutting at 50 degrees is rated for 15 mm mild steel and 10 mm stainless -- the angled cut path through material is physically longer than perpendicular, so maximum thickness is proportionally lower.

The Bevel Cut Edition includes the full 3000 series technology stack: BrightLine fiber, CoolLine, NanoJoints, PierceLine, and collision protection. Maximum positioning speed is 170 m/min simultaneous. Average power consumption is 16 kW. The Touchpoint HMI and TruTops Boost CAM software handle both standard and bevel cutting programming.

This machine targets a very specific need: fabricators who weld thick plate and currently perform weld prep as a separate operation. In structural steel, pressure vessel, shipbuilding, and heavy fabrication shops, weld preparation can consume more labor than the cutting itself. The Bevel Cut Edition consolidates cutting and weld prep into a single machine operation, potentially eliminating an entire workstation from the production flow.

New TruLaser 3000 Bevel Cut Edition machines start around $600,000-$800,000 depending on format size. Fully loaded with automation, pricing reaches $1,000,000-$1,400,000. The premium over standard 3000 series machines is roughly 20-30%, which reflects the more complex cutting head and additional motion axes.