Tube Laser Cutting Machines for Round, Square and Rectangular Tube
Manual or automatic loading, two or three chucks, tube only or tube and plate
PCL is a tube laser cutting machine manufacturer in Jinan, China, building fiber laser tube cutting machines since 2005 for pipe, tube and open sections, from the LT240 for furniture and fitness tube up to beam and plate lasers for structural steel. This page compares the range so you can find the right machine for your tube size, wall thickness and volume.
- Free test cut on your tube
- 3-year machine warranty
- Installed in 80+ countries
- Factory direct since 2005
- Round tube
- Ø20-520 mm
- Square tube
- to 520 mm
- Length
- 6 / 9 / 12 m
- Laser
- 1.5-30 kW
- Loading
- Manual or automatic
The range
LT Series Tube Laser
Round tube Ø20-520 mm, square tube and small sections to 520 mm. Manual loading, 6/9/12 m, 1.5-20 kW.
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Automatic Loading Tube Laser
LT series with a chain loader or bundle loader for long runs and unattended shifts.
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LT3 Three-Chuck Heavy Tube Laser
Side-mount head, three chucks, zero tail. 240/360/520 mm, 6 or 12 m, 6-30 kW, optional bevel head.
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One fiber laser with a sheet table and a rotary tube axis.
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HFT Beam, Pipe and Plate Laser
H-beam, I-beam, pipe and plate on one bed.
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H-Beam Laser Cutting Machine
Large structural sections with bolt holes, copes and bevels.
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3D Robot Laser Cutting
Robot-held laser head for formed and pressed 3D parts.
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| Your work | Machine |
|---|---|
| Round and square tube up to 240 mm, mixed jobs | LT240 |
| Tube up to 360 or 520 mm, small channels and H-beams | LT360 or LT520 |
| Same tube size for hours, short parts, night shifts | Automatic loading tube laser |
| Long or heavy tube, costly material, zero tail waste, weld bevels | LT3 three-chuck heavy tube laser |
| Sheet parts and tube parts in the same shop | Tube and plate laser |
| H-beam, I-beam and heavy structural sections | H-beam laser or HFT laser |
| Thick-wall carbon steel pipe with weld bevels | 5-axis tube plasma cutter (plasma, not laser) |
Prices for every model
Prices depend on the model, laser power, tube length and loading. Send your tube sizes and volume, and we reply with a configuration and quotation.
Manual loading, chain loader or bundle loader
| Manual | Chain loader | Bundle loader | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tubes go on | One at a time, by hand or crane | Several laid on the chains | As a whole bundle |
| Best for | Large sections, varied jobs | Mixed sizes, open sections | Long runs of one tube size |
| Operator | At the machine | Refills during the shift | Changes bundles, empties bins |
| Machine | LT series | Automatic loading tube laser | |
What a tube laser replaces
A CNC tube laser cutter takes over work that used to need a saw, a drill or punch, a milling machine for intersections and a bench for marking out and deburring. The tube is clamped once, the chucks rotate and feed it, and the laser cuts it to length with every hole, slot, notch and joint in place. Parts go straight to bending, welding or assembly, and a stored program repeats the job months later without new jigs.
| Cut | Old way | Tube laser |
|---|---|---|
| Cut to length and mitres | Band saw | Laser, any angle |
| Bolt holes and slots | Drill or punch with a jig | Same pass |
| Saddle and intersection joints | Milling, templates, grinding | Same pass, fits first time |
| Notches for bending | Saw and file by hand | Same pass |
| Part marks | Marker or stamp | Laser marking |
Laser power and wall thickness
| Laser power | Carbon steel | Stainless steel | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5-3 kW | to 12-20 mm | to 5-8 mm | Furniture, fitness, racking, thin-wall tube |
| 4-6 kW | to 22 mm | to 10-14 mm | Machinery frames, structural tube |
| 12 kW | to 35 mm | to 25 mm | Thick-wall tube and heavy sections, faster cutting |
| 20-30 kW | For maximum speed on thick walls | LT360 and LT520 (20 kW), LT3 series (to 30 kW) | |
Figures are maximum production thickness; speeds and gas settings are in the fiber laser cutting speed chart.
Guides
How to buy a tube laser cutting machine
- List your tubes. Smallest and largest section, wall thickness, material and the length the tube arrives in.
- Count the volume. Parts per month and shifts decide between manual loading and a loader.
- Send drawings. 3D tube files or PDF drawings let us estimate cycle times.
- Get a test cut. We cut your part at the factory and send the video and photos.
- Check the quotation. Model, laser power and brand, loader, software, spare parts, installation and warranty should all be listed.
Why buy from PCL
Since 2005
Factory in Jinan, China.
80+ countries
Machines installed worldwide.
3-year warranty
Machine 3 years, laser source 2 years.
Free test cut
On your tube before you order.
On-site installation
With operator training.
Remote support
By WhatsApp and video.
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Portable Pipe Cutting MachineFrequently asked questions
What types of tube laser cutting machine does PCL make?
Manual-loading LT series machines with 240, 360 or 520 mm chucks, the same machines with automatic loading, the LT3 side-mount three-chuck heavy-duty series with zero tail, a combined tube and plate laser, and larger laser machines for H-beams and structural steel.
What is tube laser cutting?
A fiber laser cuts a tube while chucks rotate and feed it, so holes, slots, notches and shaped ends are cut along the tube in one clamping. It replaces sawing, drilling and milling of tube.
How do I choose between them?
Start with the largest tube or section, then the wall thickness and the monthly volume. Size sets the chuck, thickness sets the laser power, and volume decides between manual and automatic loading.
What sizes can a tube laser cut?
On the LT series, round tube from Ø20 mm up to Ø240, 360 or 520 mm, and square, rectangular, channel and H-sections up to the chuck size. Larger beams go on the H-beam and HFT laser machines.
What laser power do I need?
1.5-6 kW covers most thin and medium-wall tube. Thick-wall and large sections use up to 12 kW on the LT series, with 20 kW available; the LT3 heavy-duty series takes 6-30 kW. A table of wall thickness by power is on the LT series page.
Is a tube laser better than a saw and drill?
For tube with holes, slots, notches or shaped ends, yes: one machine cuts the length and every feature in one clamping, with no marking-out or jigs. For plain cut-to-length work only, a saw can be cheaper.
Tube laser or plasma?
Laser for thin and medium walls, stainless steel and small features. Plasma for thick-wall carbon steel pipe and weld bevels, where a 5-axis plasma pipe cutter costs less.
Can one machine cut both tube and plate?
Yes. The tube and plate laser has a sheet table and a rotary axis; the HFT laser also handles beams. Dedicated tube machines are faster when tube is most of the work.
Are these tube laser machines for sale for export?
Yes. All models are built at our factory in Jinan and shipped to more than 80 countries, with on-site installation and training.
What is the warranty?
3 years on the machine and 2 years on the laser source, with on-site installation, training and remote support.
Can I get a test cut before buying?
Yes. Send a drawing or 3D tube file; we cut a sample at our factory in Jinan and send you the video.
Not sure which machine?
Send your largest and smallest tube, wall thickness, tube length and monthly volume. We recommend the machine and laser power and can cut a sample.
What happens next
- An engineer checks your sizes and parts.
- You receive the recommended configuration and a quotation.
- If you want, we cut a sample and send you the video.