Square & Rectangular Tube Laser Cutting Machine | Profile Laser Cutter

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Square & Rectangular Tube Laser Cutting Machine – Purpose-Built for Profile Cutting

Most tube laser cutters are designed to handle everything – round, square, oval, large diameters, thick walls. That versatility comes with a price tag and complexity.

We took the opposite approach. We asked: What do furniture makers, gate fabricators, and small job shops actually cut? The answer: square and rectangular tubes from 15×15mm up to 100×100mm, with wall thickness under 3mm.

So we built a machine just for that.

Our square and rectangular tube laser cutting machine is a dedicated profile laser cutter that focuses on what matters:

• Clean, burr-free cuts on square and rectangular profiles.

• Straight cuts, miters, holes, and notches – all in one setup.

• Fast changeover between tube sizes (minutes, not hours).

• Simple operation – load a tube, select a profile, press start.

• Low price – less than half the cost of a “universal” tube laser.

Key features:

• 1000W fiber laser source (optional 1500W) – plenty of power for tubes up to 3mm wall.

• Manual or semi-automatic chuck – grips square and rectangular tubes securely.

• Intuitive CNC control – pre-loaded with common square/rectangular sizes.

• Small footprint – fits in any garage or small workshop.

• No water chiller needed on 1000W model – air-cooled, plug and play.

This is not a machine for cutting 6-meter oil pipes or 300mm structural steel. It’s a machine for cutting the tubes that make up chairs, tables, frames, racks, and railings – the bread and butter of small fabrication shops.

Why a Dedicated Profile Laser Cutter Beats a Multipurpose Machine

You might think: Why not just buy a larger tube laser that can do everything? Here’s why a dedicated profile laser cutter makes more sense for small tube work.

1. You Don’t Pay for Features You’ll Never Use

A universal tube laser comes with:

• A huge chuck (200mm+) that you’ll never fill.

• Servo-driven auto-centering that adds $10,000 to the price.

• Software for round, oval, and odd shapes that you don’t need.

• Heavy-duty construction for pipes that weigh 500kg.

With our dedicated machine, you pay only for what you use: square and rectangular profile cutting up to 100mm.

2. It’s Faster to Set Up

On a universal machine, switching from round to square tubes often requires changing chuck jaws or adjusting software parameters. On our machine, square and rectangular are the only profiles. Load and cut – no configuration.

3. It’s Smaller and Lighter

A 6-meter universal tube laser needs a 10m × 3m footprint and weighs 5+ tons. Our machine fits in a 3m × 2m space and weighs under 2 tons. You can put it in a garage, a small workshop, or even a shipping container.

4. It Costs Less to Run

Lower power (1000W vs. 2000W+) means lower electricity bills. Air cooling means no chiller maintenance. Simpler mechanics mean fewer things to break.

5. Your Operator Will Thank You

The user interface is stripped down to just what you need. No scrolling through menus for “oval pipe” or “large diameter”. Select square or rectangular, enter dimensions, load DXF – cut.

Bottom line: A dedicated square and rectangular tube laser cutting machine is the right tool for the job. It’s like buying a bandsaw for wood vs. a Swiss Army knife – sometimes simpler is better.

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Designed for Small Tubes – The Sweet Spot for Furniture and Frame Shops

Let me be specific about what “small tubes” means for this machine.

Tube sizes (square and rectangular):

• Minimum: 15×15mm (0.6×0.6 inches) – think small furniture legs.

• Maximum: 100×100mm (4×4 inches) – table bases, machine frames.

• Rectangular examples: 20×40mm, 30×50mm, 40×60mm, 50×80mm.

• Wall thickness: 0.5mm to 3mm (with 1000W). Up to 4mm with optional 1500W.

Tube length: Standard 3000mm (10 feet) – enough for most furniture and frame parts. Optional 6000mm available.

Why this range? Because 80% of the square and rectangular tubes sold in the world fall into this category. Furniture, shelving, display racks, gates, handrails, trailer frames, solar mounts – all use these sizes.

What about round tubes? This machine is optimized for square and rectangular profiles. It can cut round tubes, but round tubes tend to roll on the chuck. If you primarily cut round pipes, we recommend our dedicated round tube laser cutter. For occasional round cuts, we can provide an optional V-jaw insert.

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Simple, Reliable, Affordable – No Over-Engineering

Let me walk you through what makes this machine simple – and why that’s a good thing.

Manual Chuck (or Semi-Automatic Option)

The chuck on the base model is manually operated. You turn a handle, the jaws close. That’s it.

• Why manual? Because on square and rectangular tubes, auto-centering chucks don’t save much time. You still need to align the tube. A manual chuck costs $5,000 less and is more reliable.

• How long does it take? About 15 seconds to load and clamp a tube.

• What about different sizes? The chuck has a range of 15mm to 100mm. You just turn the handle more or less.

For shops that want faster changeover, we offer a semi-automatic pneumatic chuck operated by a foot pedal. Still simple, but hands-free.

Fixed Focus Cutting Head

We use a manual focus cutting head – not auto-focus.

• Why? Because square and rectangular tubes have flat sides. Once you set focus for a given tube size, it stays accurate. Auto-focus adds cost and complexity you don’t need.

• How to set focus: Loosen the locking ring, lower the nozzle until it touches the tube, raise it by 0.5mm, tighten. Takes 30 seconds per tube size. Mark the position with a sharpie and you’re done forever.

Simple CNC Software

We use a stripped-down version of Bochu control – pre-loaded with square and rectangular profiles.

• What you see: A menu of common sizes (20×20, 40×40, 50×50, etc.). Select one, and the machine automatically sets the chuck position and cutting parameters.

• Importing DXF: Plug in a USB drive, select your file, and the software nests parts onto the tube length. You can add holes, notches, or text with a few clicks.

• Training time: Most operators are productive within 2 hours.

Affordable Price

Because we removed the expensive features (auto-focus, servo chuck, water chiller, universal software), we can offer this machine at a **base price under $15,000** (FOB). Add options like a pneumatic chuck or 1500W upgrade, and you’re still under $20,000.

For a small shop, that’s not an expense – it’s an investment that pays for itself in months.

Get a Quote for Your Square & Rectangular Tube Laser Cutting Machine

You’ve read the details. You understand the value. A dedicated square and rectangular tube laser cutting machine will make your fabrication faster, cleaner, and more profitable.

Here’s what you need to do:

1. Choose your power – 1000W or 1500W. (We recommend 1500W if you cut stainless or 3mm+ mild steel.)

2. Choose your chuck – Manual (lowest cost) or pneumatic semi-automatic (faster changeover).

3. Choose your tube length – 3000mm (standard) or 6000mm (optional).

4. Contact us – We’ll send a detailed quote within 24 hours.

Not included: Shipping, local taxes, assist gas, compressed air supply.

Ready to stop grinding, drilling, and re-cutting? Get the machine that turns square and rectangular tubes into finished parts – fast.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can this machine cut round tubes?

The standard chuck has flat jaws designed for square and rectangular tubes. We offer an optional V-jaw insert that holds round tubes from 20mm to 100mm diameter. If you cut mostly round tubes, consider our dedicated round tube laser cutter instead.

Q2: What’s the thickest steel I can cut?

With 1000W: 3mm mild steel, 2mm stainless. With 1500W: 4mm mild steel, 3mm stainless. For thicker material, upgrade to our 2000W or 3000W models.

Q3: Do I need a water chiller?

No. The 1000W and 1500W models are air-cooled. Just plug into a standard outlet (220V) and run.

Q4: How accurate are the cuts?

Positioning accuracy is ±0.1mm per meter. That’s about the thickness of a piece of paper. For furniture and frame work, that’s more than enough.

Q5: Can I cut multiple parts from one long tube?

Yes. The nesting software automatically arranges parts along the tube length. The machine cuts them in sequence, and you can even program an automatic “eject” after the last part.

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