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nLIGHT

alta 4kW

4kW Fiber

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nLIGHT alta 4kW

4kW Fiber cutting Machine

Power

4 kW

Max Steel

16mm

Origin

United States

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How It Compares

Compared against 748 machines in this category

Power Output▼ 61%
4kW
0Avg: 10.20 kW
Max Steel Cutting▼ 42%
16mm
0Avg: 27.55 mm

Quick Facts: nLIGHT alta 4kW

Laser Power & Type4kW Fiber
Estimated Price Range$20000-35000
Primary Applicationcutting

4kW entry-level programmable fiber laser. Cost-effective nLIGHT technology for mid-power applications.

Market Position

Power vs. work area compared to 50 machines in this category

0.05 kW0.86 kW1.7 kW2.5 kW3.3 kW223k2.1m²4.0m²5.9m²7.8m²Power (kW)Work Area (mm²)
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Full Specifications

Laser System

BrandnLIGHT
Modelalta 4kW
Laser TypeFiber
Power Output4 kW
Wavelength1064 nm
Laser SourcenLIGHT

Machine Specifications

Weight60 kg
Power Consumption22 kW

Commercial Information

Country of OriginUS
Price Range$20,000 - $35,000

Material Coverage

Maximum cutting thickness across materials

Steel16mmStainless10mmAluminum8mmCopperBrassTitanium
Steel16 mm
Stainless10 mm
Aluminum8 mm

Cutting Capabilities

Maximum material thickness and cutting speeds for the nLIGHT alta 4kW

MaterialMax Thickness
Mild Steel16mm
Stainless Steel10mm
Aluminum8mm
16
Mild Steel
mm max
10
Stainless Steel
mm max
8
Aluminum
mm max

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the nLIGHT alta 4kW

The nLIGHT alta 4kW features a 4kW fiber laser, suitable for metal cutting and sheet processing.

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