30kW Fiber Laser Cutting Capacity and Published Prices

In short: A 30kW fiber laser cutting machine is advertised for carbon steel from 40 mm to 90 mm, depending on who publishes the number.

One builder’s chart gives 5.0–5.5 m/min for 20 mm carbon steel with nitrogen or air. Public prices we found run from USD 120,000 to 149,000 on one builder’s page and from GBP 135,000 to 179,000 (VAT excluded) on a UK dealer’s page. All are maker or dealer figures, not our test results or prices.

What a 30kW chart row tells you

A cutting chart is a table of recommended settings published by a builder or dealer: thickness, speed, gas and pressure, nozzle, focus and cutting height. The speed means nothing without the rest of the row. Our 20kW chart article explains each column and how to compare quotations; this page adds what is specific to 30 kW.

We opened the only complete 30kW chart we could find, from AccTek Group, a laser cutting machine builder, on 3 November 2026 (source 1; chart A below). Its carbon steel rows with nitrogen or air run at 8 to 10 bar up to 25 mm, its oxygen rows at 0.6 to 1.8 bar, and its stainless steel rows on nitrogen at 8 bar up to 18 mm, 12 bar from 20 to 30 mm and 16 to 20 bar from 40 mm up (source 1). The table has no power column, so we cannot tell whether every oxygen row uses the full 30 kW. Every figure below is the publisher’s, labelled manufacturer-published, not our test.

One builder’s 30kW cutting chart

Material, thickness and gas	Speed (m/min)	Pressure (bar)	Nozzle (mm)	Focus (mm)	Height (mm)
Carbon steel 5 mm, N₂ or air	24–30	8	3	0	0.5
Carbon steel 10 mm, N₂ or air	14–17	8	3.5	−1.5	0.5
Carbon steel 16 mm, N₂ or air	7.5–8.5	8	5	−4	0.5
Carbon steel 20 mm, N₂ or air	5.0–5.5	10	6	−8	0.5
Carbon steel 25 mm, N₂ or air	3.0–3.5	10	6	−12	0.5
Carbon steel 20 mm, O₂	1.5–1.6	0.6	1.6	+12	0.8
Carbon steel 30 mm, O₂	1.2–1.3	1.2	1.5	+13.5	0.4
Carbon steel 40 mm, O₂	0.6–0.9	1.4	1.6	+14	0.4
Carbon steel 60 mm, O₂	0.2–0.25	1.6	1.8	+13.5	2
Carbon steel 80 mm, O₂	0.12–0.15	1.8	1.8	+14	2
Stainless steel 10 mm, N₂	14–18	8	5	−1.5	0.3
Stainless steel 20 mm, N₂	5.0–6.0	12	6	−7.5	0.3
Stainless steel 40 mm, N₂	0.6–0.8	16	7	−16	0.3
Stainless steel 40 mm, air	0.8–1.2	16	7	−16	0.3
Stainless steel 100 mm, N₂	0.04–0.05	20	8	+11	0.3
Aluminium 10 mm, N₂	12–15	14	3.5	−5	0.5
Aluminium 20 mm, N₂	2.0–3.0	18	6	−7	0.3
Aluminium 40 mm, N₂	0.5–0.8	20	7	−9	0.3
Aluminium 60 mm, N₂	0.2–0.3	20	8	−9	0.3

Manufacturer-published, not our test. AccTek Group 30kW cutting capacity table (source 1), page undated. Selected rows; the oxygen rows are those the page labels “negative focal”, and it lists further oxygen rows under another method. 0.05 m/min is 50 mm per minute.

Two builders’ oxygen rows for thick carbon steel

A second maker-published table gives oxygen settings for 30 and 40 mm carbon steel at 30,000 W. It comes from Jinan Hongniu Machinery Equipment (Hongniu Laser), a laser cutting machine company, and is dated 11 June 2026 (source 2; chart B). The two builders do not agree:

Carbon steel, oxygen	Chart A (AccTek)	Chart B (Hongniu, 30,000 W rows)
30 mm	1.2–1.3 m/min (focus +13.5, 1.5 mm nozzle, 1.2 bar); 2.2–2.6 m/min under the page’s other oxygen method (focus −14, 1.8 mm nozzle, 1.4 bar)	2.5–3.5 m/min (focus +3 to +4, 2.5–3.0 mm nozzle, 1.0–1.5 bar)
40 mm	0.6–0.9 m/min (focus +14, 1.6 mm nozzle, 1.4 bar); 1.0–1.4 m/min under the other method (focus −15, 2.5 mm nozzle, 1.5 bar)	1.8–2.5 m/min (focus +4, 3.0 mm nozzle, 1.2–1.6 bar)

Manufacturer-published, not our test. Chart A: source 1. Chart B: source 2, “Carbon Steel Cutting Parameters for 3015H, 6020H and 8025H Laser Machines”, rows listed for 30000W. The two pages use different focus values and nozzle sizes and neither explains its sign convention.

The speeds differ by up to about three times (our calculation from the midpoints), and the settings behind them differ too. We cannot tell which is closer to what a given machine does, which is what a test cut on your own plate is for. In AccTek’s own 20kW table (source 3) the oxygen rows at 25, 30 and 40 mm carbon steel are the same as in its 30kW table. At 20 mm its 30kW oxygen speed is 1.5–1.6 m/min against 1.3–1.4 at 20kW and at 12kW.

Maximum thickness: five different statements

Source	Carbon steel	Stainless steel	Aluminium	What kind of number
Chart A, last rows (source 1)	80 mm at 0.12–0.15 m/min (oxygen)	100 mm at 0.04–0.05 m/min (nitrogen)	60 mm at 0.2–0.3 m/min (nitrogen)	Parameter rows at the end of the chart. 0.05 m/min is a crawl
A machine builder’s 30kW guide, FAQ (source 4)	up to 90 mm	up to 110 mm	not stated	Maker’s claim; “actual performance may vary based on parameters such as gas type, focus position, and machine configuration”. Page dated 21 April 2026
A machine builder’s 30kW video page (source 5)	up to 60 mm; “stable cutting of 40mm–60mm”	not stated	not stated	Maker’s claim for its M6 machine; page undated
A machine builder’s datasheet, 30,000 W source (source 6)	40 mm	40 mm	40 mm	“Max. cutting sheet thickness” for one XXL-format machine, valid only for a well-maintained system and laser-grade material (its footnote). The same sheet lists optional “advanced applications” up to 60 mm
A machine seller’s thickness chart (source 7)	60 mm with oxygen; “optimal” 20–40 mm	50 mm with nitrogen; “optimal” 15–30 mm (material not stated)	not stated	“Max cutting thickness” and “optimal cutting range” in a power table; page dated 11 June 2026

Manufacturer-published, not our test. Source 6 is a builder’s technical data sheet; the others are chart, page or table statements by builders or sellers.

For carbon steel the published maxima run from 40 mm to 90 mm, more than double the lowest. Only source 7 prints a second, lower number, the “optimal” range, and it puts 30 kW’s best band at 20–40 mm for oxygen cutting. A maximum thickness is the thickest plate the machine separates at all, usually slowly and with no edge class stated. A quality thickness is the thickness where the edge meets a stated class at a speed you can run in production. Ask each supplier for both, in writing, for each material. For deep-section work see thick-plate cutting and H-beam cutting.

30kW compared with 12kW and 20kW, from one builder’s tables

To see what the extra power buys without mixing sources, we put AccTek’s 30kW table (source 1) next to its own 20kW table (source 3) and 12kW table (source 8). Same publisher, same layout, speeds in m/min:

Material, gas and thickness	12kW	20kW	30kW	30kW vs 20kW
Carbon steel 5 mm, N₂ or air	15–18	23–28	24–30	1.1×
Carbon steel 10 mm, N₂ or air	6.0–6.5	9.0–12.0	14–17	1.5×
Carbon steel 20 mm, N₂ or air	not listed	2.7–3.2	5.0–5.5	1.8×
Carbon steel 20 mm, O₂	1.3–1.4	1.3–1.4	1.5–1.6	1.2×
Carbon steel 25 mm, O₂ (1.5 mm nozzle)	0.8–1.0	1.2–1.4	1.2–1.4	1.0×
Stainless steel 10 mm, N₂	6.5–7.5	10–12	14–18	1.5×
Stainless steel 20 mm, N₂	1.2–1.4	3.0–3.2	5.0–6.0	1.8×
Stainless steel 40 mm, N₂	0.15–0.2	0.5–0.8	0.6–0.8	1.1×
Aluminium 10 mm, N₂	4.0–6.0	9.0–10.0	12–15	1.4×
Aluminium 20 mm, N₂	0.8–1.2	1.5–2.0	2.0–3.0	1.4×
Aluminium 40 mm, N₂	0.15–0.2	0.5–0.8	0.5–0.8	1.0×

Manufacturer-published, not our test. AccTek Group 12kW, 20kW and 30kW cutting capacity tables (sources 8, 3 and 1); the oxygen rows are those labelled “negative focal”. Last column = 30kW midpoint divided by 20kW midpoint, rounded (our calculation).

In these tables 30 kW is about 1.4 to 1.8 times faster than 20 kW on nitrogen or air cutting at 10 and 20 mm, and about the same on 40 mm stainless steel and aluminium and on oxygen cutting of carbon steel from 25 mm. Another builder says a 30kW machine “can often achieve 30%–100% higher cutting speed” than a 20kW machine, depending on material and thickness (source 4). The AccTek tables fall inside that range for the nitrogen rows and below it for the thick and oxygen rows. Neither page explains the pattern. For the 12kW and 20kW charts in full see our 12kW fiber laser cutting chart and 20kW fiber laser cutting chart.

What a 30kW machine draws

AccTek says a 30kW machine consumes around 132–133 kW in total: about 90 kW of electrical input for the laser generator, about 27.6 kW for the chiller, about 9.45 kW for drivers and about 5.5 kW for the draught fan, against 58–60 kW for its 12kW machine (sources 1 and 8). A different builder’s datasheet gives an average electrical consumption of 44 kW for the whole system with a 30,000 W source, against 27 kW with 12,000 W, averaged over four reference cutting plans in 1–10 mm mild steel (source 6). The two figures answer different questions, connected load versus average use, so ask your supplier for both for the exact model. Use them with our power requirements guide and the chiller guide.

Published prices for 30kW machines

We found three public price sources for 30kW class machines. They are not like for like, so we list them separately and do not average them. None of them is a Halcyon Laser price.

Source	What it lists	Price as published	What the page says about the price
AccTek Group, builder (source 1)	Seven 30kW designs: open, enclosed, with exchange worktable, sheet and tube	USD 120,000–122,000 (open); 126,000–128,000 (enclosed); 127,000–129,000 (open, exchange table); 134,000–136,000 (enclosed, exchange table); 133,000–135,000 (open, sheet and tube); 140,000–142,000 (open, sheet and tube, exchange table); 147,000–149,000 (enclosed, sheet and tube, exchange table)	“Between $120,000 and $149,000, depending on design.” It does not say what is included, the terms of sale or the date
Fabertec Group UK, dealer (source 9)	FL4 model, 30kW, by bed size	GBP 135,000 (1530 bed); 169,000 (2030 bed); 179,000 (2040 bed)	The page says the prices exclude VAT. It also says “Figures shown for a 5-year lease term; VAT payable upfront” and does not explain it, so we cannot tell whether these are cash prices. Free delivery, a 5-year warranty and installation are listed for the range. No date
Baison Laser, builder (source 10)	A band for “High-Power Heavy Duty (12kW – 30kW+)”	USD 100,000–350,000+	Post dated 21 June 2026. “Prices vary by brand, exchange rates, and shipping costs.” It mentions FOB prices without defining the terms

Public price statements, not Halcyon Laser prices. Currencies as published; we do not convert. Viewed 3 November 2026.

The same UK dealer lists its 12kW machines at GBP 99,000, 133,000 and 143,000 for the same three beds, so its 30kW version costs 36 %, 27 % and 25 % more than the 12kW one (our calculation from source 9). Our fiber laser cutting machine price guide shows other published ranges by power class, including a seller guide that puts 15–20 kW and above at USD 250,000–500,000+. The sources are far apart because machine, bed size, automation, terms and warranty differ. When you compare quotations, ask for the Incoterm, the bed size, what is in the box (chiller, extraction, software, spares, installation, training) and what duty and VAT your country adds. We publish no price for our own 30kW machines; we quote per configuration through the enquiry form.

How to use these figures when you compare quotations

Ask for the supplier’s chart for the exact laser source, cutting head and gas supply in the offer, with the fiber core, collimation and focal length stated.
Ask for the quality thickness and the maximum thickness for each material, and what edge class each speed achieves.
Compare like with like: same material, thickness, gas, pressure and nozzle, and check whether each speed uses the full laser power.
Ask for the total connected load, the chiller rating and the gas consumption for the exact model.
Ask what is included in the price and under which terms, then ask for a test cut on your own plate.

We publish no cutting figures for our own machines until documented test results exist, and the cutting capability page says so. To decide whether 30 kW suits your thickness mix at all, read how to choose laser power.

Frequently asked questions

What thickness can a 30kW fiber laser cut?

Published maximums run from 40 mm to 90 mm for carbon steel and from 40 mm to 110 mm for stainless steel. In the one chart that lists them, the top rows crawl at 0.04–0.15 m/min. The spread comes from different definitions: ask for the thickness at which your edge class holds.

How fast does a 30kW fiber laser cut 20 mm steel?

One builder’s chart shows 5.0–5.5 m/min for 20 mm carbon steel with nitrogen or air, 1.5–1.6 m/min with oxygen, and 5.0–6.0 m/min for 20 mm stainless steel on nitrogen. These are the maker’s figures, not our tests.

Is a 30kW laser much faster than a 20kW laser?

In one builder’s tables, 30 kW is about 1.4–1.8 times faster than 20 kW on nitrogen cutting at 10 and 20 mm, and about the same on oxygen cutting from 25 mm. Another builder claims 30%–100% faster. Test your own material.

How much does a 30kW fiber laser cutting machine cost?

Public figures we found: USD 120,000–149,000 on one builder’s page for seven designs, GBP 135,000–179,000 plus VAT on a UK dealer’s page for three bed sizes, and USD 100,000–350,000+ for 12–30 kW+ from another builder. They are not like for like. We publish no price for our machines.

What power does a 30kW laser cutting machine need?

One builder lists about 132–133 kW total connected load, including about 27.6 kW for the chiller. Another gives an average of 44 kW over reference cutting plans. Ask your supplier for both figures for the exact model.

Are these Halcyon Laser’s cutting speeds or prices?

No. They come from other companies’ published charts and price pages. We publish no cutting figures or prices for our machines. Send a drawing through the test cut page and we tell you whether a test cut can be arranged.

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Sources

AccTek Group (laser cutting machine builder), “30kW Laser Cutting Machines”: 30kW cutting capacity table, price FAQ and power consumption, page undated — www.acctekgroup.com (accessed 2026-11-03)
Jinan Hongniu Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., “Carbon Steel Cutting Parameters for 3015H, 6020H and 8025H Laser Machines”, oxygen table, post date 11 June 2026 — www.hncnclaser.com (accessed 2026-11-03)
AccTek Group, “20kW Laser Cutting Machines”: 20kW cutting capacity table, page undated — www.acctekgroup.com (accessed 2026-11-03)
Bodor, “30000W Fiber Laser Cutting Machine: Thick Plate Parameters & Optimization Guide”, FAQ on thickness and on 30kW versus 20kW speed; maker’s own claims, dated 21 April 2026 — www.bodor.com (accessed 2026-11-03)
Wuhan Golden Laser Co., Ltd., “30KW M6 Sheet Metal Laser Cutting Machine for 60mm Carbon Steel” (video page): maximum carbon steel thickness; maker’s own claim, page undated — www.goldenfiberlaser.com (accessed 2026-11-03)
Bystronic, “Laser ByStar Fiber 6225/8025”, technical data table for the 12,000 W and 30,000 W sources and electrical consumption (PDF from the maker’s site, printed 3.11.2026, no edition date; maker’s own figures for one XXL-format machine) — btp.bystronic.com (accessed 2026-11-03)
Jinan Hongniu Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. (Hongniu Laser, laser cutting machine company), “Fiber Laser Cutting Thickness Chart: From 3000W to 80000W”, post date 11 June 2026 — www.hncnclaser.com (accessed 2026-11-03)
AccTek Group, “12kW Laser Cutting Machines”: 12kW cutting capacity table and power consumption, page undated — www.acctekgroup.com (accessed 2026-11-03)
Fabertec Group UK (dealer), “Fiber Laser Cutters”: FL4 pricing table by laser power and bed size, page undated (copyright 2026) — fabertec.co.uk (accessed 2026-11-03)
Baison Laser (laser machine builder), “Metal Laser Cutter Price Guide 2026: Real Cost Ranges (1kW to 30kW)”, post dated 21 June 2026; the builder’s own estimate — baisonlaser.com (accessed 2026-11-03)

30kW fiber laser cutting capacity: thickness, speed and published prices