Manz AG50W
TLS Dicing SystemPrice$200,000 - $350,000
Browse 10 fully automated pcb laser processing from 6 manufacturers. Compare automation features and throughput.
10 fully automated machines from 6 manufacturers span 0.006kW to 0.05kW (average 0.0kW). Fully automated systems integrate sheet loading towers, material sorting, and part stacking. These systems target 85%+ laser uptime with minimal operator intervention and are justified at production volumes exceeding 16 hours/day of cutting time.
Automation ROI analysis: Full automation adds $50K–$200K to system cost but can eliminate 1–2 operator positions per shift. Payback period is typically 12–24 months for three-shift operations. Among these 10 systems from 3 manufacturing countries, compare automation features using the table above to match your production volume and labor cost structure.
| Brand / Model | Power | Work Area | Max Steel | Speed @5mm | Price Range | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manz AG TLS Dicing System | 50W | — | — | — | $200,000 - $350,000 | 🇩🇪 |
| Coherent ExactCut 430 | 30W | — | — | — | $140,000 - $200,000 | 🇺🇸 |
| LPKF MicroLine 2000 | 30W | — | — | — | $250,000 - $350,000 | 🇩🇪 |
| ESI MKS 5330 UV Laser | 20W | — | — | — | $200,000 - $300,000 | 🇺🇸 |
| LPKF ProtoLaser R4 | 20W | 229×305 | — | — | $55,000 - $75,000 | 🇩🇪 |
| LPKF MicroLine 3000 P | 20W | — | — | — | $150,000 - $250,000 | 🇩🇪 |
| Han's Laser UV-3 PCB Cutter | 15W | — | — | — | $30,000 - $50,000 | 🇨🇳 |
| LPKF ProtoLaser ST | 15W | — | — | — | $80,000 - $120,000 | 🇩🇪 |
| AEROTECH AGV-HP PCB System | 10W | — | — | — | $100,000 - $180,000 | 🇺🇸 |
| LPKF ProtoLaser U4 | 6W | 229×305 | — | — | $85,000 - $120,000 | 🇩🇪 |
Selecting the right pcb laser processing involves evaluating five critical factors: (1) Material type and maximum thickness — determine the minimum laser power required. (2) Work area dimensions — match to your largest sheet or part size, with common formats being 3015 (3000×1500mm) and 4020 (4000×2000mm). (3) Production volume — high-volume shops benefit from automation features like sheet loading/unloading and nesting software. (4) Budget — consider total cost of ownership including installation, training, consumables, and maintenance, not just purchase price. (5) Service and support — verify the manufacturer has local service partners in your region. Use our comparison table above to evaluate 10 options side by side, filtering by the specifications most important to your application.
Five primary factors determine laser cutting edge quality: (1) Laser power and beam quality (BPP/M²) — lower BPP values produce focused spots with higher energy density for cleaner cuts. (2) Cutting head optics — auto-focus heads with collimation adjustment optimize beam characteristics for different materials and thicknesses. (3) Motion system accuracy — positioning accuracy (±0.03mm typical for premium machines) and repeatability directly affect dimensional precision. (4) Assist gas selection and pressure — nitrogen for oxide-free edges on stainless and aluminum, oxygen for faster thick-steel cutting. (5) Mechanical rigidity — machine bed flatness, gantry stiffness, and vibration damping affect edge straightness and surface roughness. Compare these specifications across our 10 listed machines using the table above.