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Laser engraver and cutter
Speedy series: Laser engraving and cutting machines for formats up to 1016 x 610 mm
| ⚫ Engrave | ⚫ Cut | ⚫ Mark |
| Laser type: | CO₂, Flexx or Fiber laser |
|---|---|
| Work area: | 610 x 305 up to 1016 x 610 mm |
| Max. workpiece height: | 125 - 305 mm |
| Laser power: | 20 - 120 watts |
Large-format laser cutter
SP series: CO2 laser cutter for large-format materials.
| ⚫ Engrave | ⚫ Cut | ⎯ Mark |
| Laser type: | CO₂ laser |
|---|---|
| Work area: | 1245 x 710 up to 2210 x 3210 mm |
| Max. workpiece height: | 50 - 112 mm |
| Laser power: | 40 - 400 watts |
Industrial marking laser
Marking laser stations with galvo marking heads. Marking area up to 44.1 x 25.0 inch.
| ⚫ Engrave | ⎯ Cut | ⚫ Mark |
| Laser type: | CO₂ or Fiber laser |
|---|---|
| Max. work area: | 190 x 190 up to 1300 x 450 mm |
| Max. workpiece height: | 250 - 764 mm |
| Laser power: | 20 - 100 watts / 20 + 100 watts MOPA |
What is the power consumption of a laser machine?
The power consumption of a laser machine
The power consumption of a laser is a common question before purchasing a laser. Many customers cannot estimate how much the operation of a laser will affect their electricity bill. In practice, however, the power requirement of a laser is often less than that of a fan heater or an air conditioning system.
The power consumption of lasers varies greatly. Depending on your laser power (watts) and how long it is used for every day, there is a corresponding range of fluctuation. Here we show you the most important influencing factors for the power consumption of a laser, as well as the power consumption in kilowatt hours based on a specific example.
Influencing factors for power consumption
The total power consumption of a laser system depends on these factors.
1. Actual working time
This is the amount of time the laser takes to perform an engraving or cutting process. In practice, 20 to 50% of the working time is spent on preparation, loading and unloading of the laser. During this time, Trotec lasers are on standby and only require minimal power thanks to their energy-saving function.
2. Used laser power
Depending on the machine, the laser has a maximum power, e.g. a 20-watt laser differs significantly from a 100-watt laser. In addition, the maximum laser power is only used for a sub-range of all laser jobs.
3. Peripheral equipment
Using an exhaust system or a cooling unit (required for some lasers) also directly affects power consumption. Trotec’s energy-saving function, which regulates the laser as well as the exhaust system in order to save power, also helps here.
A specific example for the power consumption of a laser
One laser corresponds to the consumption of 2 office PCs
In order to give you a specific figure for power consumption, we have drafted the following example:
- A Speedy 400 laser machine with 80 watts laser power
- An average effective working time of 2 hours a day
- Of which 50% of the time with maximum laser power (80 watts) and 50% of the time with half laser power (40 watts)
This results in a power consumption of approx. 50 kWh per month, which corresponds to the consumption of 2 office PCs. This is always a surprisingly low value for many customers.
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