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TRUMPF TruLaser 5060 fiber

$1,200,000 - $2,200,000+ Updated 2026-03-16
TRUMPF TruLaser 5060 fiber CNC Laser Cutting Machines
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Key Specifications

Accuracy

±0.05 mm

Repeatability

±0.03 mm

working area

6000 x 2500 mm

laser type

Solid-state disk fiber (TruDisk)

laser power

6 kW - 20 kW

max sheet thickness mild steel

40 mm (20 kW)

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Overview

The TRUMPF TruLaser 5060 fiber is TRUMPF's large-format high-performance 2D flatbed fiber laser, combining the dynamic excellence of the 5000 series with a 6000 x 2500 mm cutting area. This is the machine for industries that deal in truly large-scale sheet metal work: shipbuilding components, large industrial enclosures, heavy structural fabrication, railway equipment, and wind energy structures. Few fiber laser platforms match the combination of size, speed, and cut quality that the TruLaser 5060 fiber delivers.

At 6000 x 2500 mm, the TruLaser 5060 fiber can process the largest standard commercial sheet formats without repositioning. The machine's gantry design is engineered specifically for this scale, with optimized beam path length management to maintain consistent focus quality across the full diagonal of the cutting area. TRUMPF's TruDisk solid-state laser sources are available from 6 kW to 20 kW on the 5060 platform, enabling cutting of thick plate up to 40 mm in mild steel at production speeds.

The 5000 series dynamics are preserved at large format: Active Speed Control manages the cutting path to exploit laser power through complex contours, and TRUMPF's Collision Prevention automatically detects and routes around tipped parts during skeleton cutting. BrightLine fiber beam shaping is available for the 5060, allowing thick stainless cutting with edge quality that would otherwise require a CO2 source. The TruControl interface and TruTops Boost software manage nesting and production planning at the 6000 x 2500 mm scale.

The TruLaser 5060 fiber is a capital-intensive investment typically priced above $1,200,000 for base configurations, with high-power and automation variants exceeding $2,000,000. It competes primarily with Bystronic's ByStar Fiber 6225 and Messer Cutting Systems' large-format platforms in the heavy industrial laser segment.

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Full Specifications

Parameter Value
Working Area 6000 x 2500 mm
Laser Type Solid-state disk fiber (TruDisk)
Laser Power 6 kW - 20 kW
Max Sheet Thickness Mild Steel 40 mm (20 kW)
Max Sheet Thickness Stainless 50 mm (20 kW, with nitrogen)
Max Sheet Thickness Aluminum 30 mm (20 kW)
Axis Speed Max 170 m/min
Positioning Accuracy ±0.05 mm
Repeatability ±0.03 mm
Max Sheet Weight 3,000 kg
Beam Shaping BrightLine fiber (optional)
CNC Control TRUMPF TruControl with TruTops Boost
Collision Prevention Automatic tipped-part detection
Machine Weight approx. 25,000 kg
Length 9229 mm
Width 6145 mm
Height 2200 mm
Weight Of Basic Machine 11700 kg1
Simultaneous 280 m/min
X Axis 3000 mm
Y Axis 1500 mm
Maximum Workpiece Weight Without Heavy Duty Pallet Changer 1100 kg
Maximum Workpiece Weight With Heavy Duty Pallet Changer 1800 kg
Maximum Workpiece Weight On Both Pallets With Heavy Duty Pallet Changer 2200 kg2
Maximum Laser Power 24000 W
Maximum Sheet Thickness Mild Steel 40 mm
Maximum Mild Steel Sheet Thickness With Cutting Package For Thick Sheets 60 mm
Maximum Sheet Thickness Stainless Steel 40 mm
Maximum Stainless Steel Sheet Thickness With Cutting Package For Thick Sheets 60 mm
Maximum Sheet Thickness Aluminum 40 mm
Maximum Sheet Thickness Copper 16 mm
Maximum Sheet Thickness Brass 12.7 mm
Maximum Aluminum Sheet Thickness With Cutting Package For Thick Sheets 40 mm
Average Power Input In Production Trufiber 6001 11 kW
Average Power Input In Production Trufiber 9001 14.5 kW
Average Power Input In Production Trufiber 12001 16 kW
Average Power Input In Production Trufiber 24001 27 kW
Minimal Part Costs High machine dynamics, even for complex contours, due to powerful drives and dynamic axis motions.
Maximum Laser Power And Minimal Rejects With 24 kW, the TruFiber 24001 cuts up to three times faster and is particularly reliable thanks to Active Speed Control
The Best Results Without Compromise BrightLine fiber facilitates excellent part quality and seamless part removal.
Highspeed And Highspeed Eco A new nozzle design reduces nitrogen consumption by up to 70% – for double the sheet throughput.
Perfect Nozzle Quality Smart nozzle automation ensures a high quality of nozzle – even in fully automatic operation. The nozzle changer can be pulled out while the machine is cutting and be set up parallel to production.
Simple Operation The multi-award-winning Touchpoint HMI enables you to operate the machine much faster and more intuitively, with the same excellent performance.
Cut Oversized Sheets Quickly and easily machine sheet metal measuring 6 x 2 m.
Intricate Cutting Even In Thick Mild Steel With the CoolLine function, you can even create fine contours in thick mild steel.

Specifications sourced from trumpf.com — verified 2026-03-28

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Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

  • 6000 x 2500 mm cutting area processes the largest commercial sheet formats without repositioning, enabling true large-panel production
  • Up to 20 kW TruDisk power cuts 40 mm mild steel at production speeds, overlapping with plasma cutting applications at superior edge quality
  • BrightLine fiber option delivers CO2-class stainless steel edge quality at large format, eliminating the need for a dedicated CO2 large-format machine
  • Automated collision prevention detects tipped skeleton parts mid-program, reducing scrap and unplanned downtime on long production runs

Limitations

  • Very high capital cost — $1.2M to over $2M — requires exceptional utilization and large job volumes to achieve acceptable ROI
  • Massive machine footprint requires purpose-built or heavily modified facility with appropriate crane access for sheet loading
  • Operator and maintenance requirements are substantially higher than for standard 3015 format machines
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Best For

Shipbuilding component fabricators cutting hull sections, bulkheads, and structural members in large plate formats Wind energy and power generation manufacturers processing nacelle frames, tower sections, and generator components Railway vehicle manufacturers cutting large structural and body panels in mild steel and stainless Steel service centers offering large-format laser cutting as a premium service to heavy equipment OEMs
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Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the maximum cutting thickness of the TruLaser 5060 fiber?

With 20 kW laser power, the TruLaser 5060 fiber cuts mild steel up to 40 mm, stainless steel up to 50 mm with nitrogen, and aluminum up to 30 mm. Lower power configurations have proportionally reduced thickness capability.

02 How does the TruLaser 5060 compare to the 5030 fiber?

The 5060 has a 6000 x 2500 mm cutting area versus 3000 x 1500 mm for the 5030. Both share the same 5000-series dynamics and TruDisk laser source. The 5060 supports higher maximum laser power (20 kW vs 12 kW) and is priced significantly higher. Choose the 5060 only if you routinely cut sheets larger than 3000 x 1500 mm.

03 What industries use the TruLaser 5060 fiber?

Shipbuilding, offshore structures, wind energy, railway vehicles, agricultural machinery, heavy construction equipment, and large industrial enclosure fabricators. Any industry regularly processing large plate formats benefits from the 5060's cutting area.

04 What facility requirements does the TruLaser 5060 need?

The machine weighs approximately 25,000 kg and requires a reinforced floor with appropriate load capacity. Ceiling height must accommodate sheet loading (typically crane access). Footprint with safe clearance exceeds 200 square meters. A dedicated electrical supply of 100+ kVA and appropriate compressed gas infrastructure are required.

05 Is automation available for the TruLaser 5060 fiber?

Yes, but large-format automation is more complex. TRUMPF offers automation solutions including gantry-type sheet loaders and custom material handling integration. For very large sheets, shops typically use overhead cranes with magnetic lifters integrated into the machine's control system.

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