FIBER LASER CUTTING · SUPPORTED FROM BC

High-Power Fiber Laser Cutting Machines: 3 to 60 kW Systems

Up to 80% faster than plasma. Up to 600% faster than CNC waterjet. BC-based engineers who answer when you call.

Precision. Speed. Local accountability.

Why Canadian Manufacturers Choose Vantix Fiber Lasers

That aging plasma cutter or legacy laser is holding you back. Longer cycle times. Higher energy bills. Parts that take weeks to arrive from overseas.

You're losing bids to competitors with faster equipment.

Vantix changes the equation.

Our 3 kW to 60 kW fiber laser systems (12 kW and 20 kW are the most popular configurations) cut steel, stainless, aluminum, copper, brass and titanium at speeds your old equipment can't match. When you need support, you won't wait for an overseas call centre. Our BC-based team responds in hours, not weeks.

Enterprise capability. Local partnership.
IN ACTION

Watch the Vantix Fiber Laser Cutter in Action

Real production footage. See the speed, edge finish and accuracy on actual jobs before you book a demo.

System Capabilities at a Glance

Specification
Range / Capacity
Laser Power
3 / 6 / 10 / 12 / 20 / 30 / 40 / 60 kW
Cutting Area (Standard)
5 ft × 10 ft (1.5 m × 3 m)
Cutting Area (Configurable)
Up to 12 ft × 60 ft
Max Steel Thickness
Up to 5 in (127 mm) @ 60 kW
Max Stainless Thickness
Up to 3.5 in (89 mm) @ 60 kW
Max Aluminum Thickness
Up to 2.5 in (64 mm) @ 60 kW
Positioning Accuracy
± 0.03 mm
Max Positioning Speed
450 ft/min (140 m/min)
Materials
Steel, stainless, aluminum, copper, brass, titanium
Certification
CSA Models

All three maximum thicknesses are published at 60 kW. Vantix publishes no thickness figures below 60 kW; do not read these numbers down to a lower-power machine.Full chart: fiber laser thickness chart.

METAL LASER CUTTING MACHINE

Industrial Metal Laser Cutting Machines, Not Desktop Engravers

Search for a metal laser cutting machine and most of what you'll find is desktop engraving hardware: sub-kilowatt diode machines built to mark or slice thin sheet on a hobby bench. If your work is production metal fabrication, that class of machine is not the answer, and neither is a USD-priced factory listing with no Canadian support behind it. An industrial metal laser cutting machine is a different tool in three measurable ways:
If you're comparing cutting technologies rather than machine classes, start with plasma cutter vs laser cutter and waterjet vs laser cutting.
01 · Power that cuts plate, not foil
Vantix fiber laser cutting systems run from 3 kW to 60 kW. At 60 kW the platform cuts steel up to 5 in (127 mm), stainless up to 3.5 in (89 mm) and aluminum up to 2.5 in (64 mm). Those are published spec-sheet figures at 60 kW, not marketing estimates, and they only apply at 60 kW.
02 · A machine bed built for metal
The working area starts at 5 ft × 10 ft and configures up to 12 ft × 60 ft, on a 12 mm welded steel bed that is stress-relieved and FEA-checked, with YASKAWA servo motion and ± 0.03 mm positioning accuracy. Materials: steel, stainless, aluminum, copper, brass and titanium.
03 · Canadian support, CAD numbers
Vantix machines are sold, installed, trained and serviced from Lumby, BC, with a 1-year spare parts kit stocked in BC, a 24/7 Canadian hotline and 48-hour on-site response across Western Canada. CSA Models. You quote in Canadian dollars with a Canadian company.
For what systems cost, see what fiber lasers cost in Canada.
Custom Configuration

Built for Your Workflow, Not a Generic Factory

One-size-fits-all doesn't fit your shop.

Vantix systems are configured to your specific requirements. Need an oversized cutting area for large plate work? We build it. Require integration with your existing automation? Our engineers design for it.
Customization Options:
  • Cutting bed sizes from the 5 ft × 10 ft standard up to 12 ft × 60 ft
  • Enclosure configurations: full cover or open-table designs
  • Automation integration: pallet changers, loading systems
  • Material handling configured for your workflow
  • Software compatibility: DWG, DXF and industry-standard CAD/CAM
Your specs. Your configuration. Your advantage.
What's Included

What's Included: The Vantix Full-Stack Bundle

When you invest in a Vantix system, you get more than a machine. You get a production partnership.
2-Year Extended Warranty
Standard coverage included
5-Day On-Site Training
Your operators learn from our engineers, on your floor
1-Year Spare Parts Kit
Critical components stocked in BC, not overseas
24/7 Canadian Support
When you need help, you get it
Installation & Commissioning
We set it up. We make sure it runs.
Material Compatibility
Steel
Cut up to 5 in (127 mm) at 60 kW with clean edges and minimal dross. Ideal for structural components, brackets and heavy fabrication.
Stainless Steel
Process up to 3.5 in (89 mm) at 60 kW. Suits food equipment, architectural work and precision components.
Aluminum
Cut up to 2.5 in (64 mm) at 60 kW. Fiber lasers handle aluminum's reflectivity far better than CO2 platforms.
Copper & Brass
Supported cutting materials. Vantix publishes no maximum thickness for copper or brass; ask for configuration-specific documentation.
Titanium
Supported cutting material. No published maximum thickness; consult our engineers for your application.

Full published figures, with the 60 kW qualifier explained: what thickness a fiber laser can cut.

How This Cutting Platform Is Built

A fiber laser is only as good as the frame it sits on and the motion system that drives it. Low-price imports often cut corners here, and you pay for it in accuracy drift, unplanned downtime, and parts that don't arrive. Every Vantix cutting system is built on an industrial-grade foundation with named, serviceable components you can count on for the long haul.

Here's what's actually inside.
12 mm Welded Steel Machine Bed: Stress-Relieved for Long-Term Accuracy
The bed is the spine of the machine. It carries the full mass of the gantry, absorbs dynamic loads from high-speed motion, and holds geometric accuracy under continuous thermal and mechanical stress.

Vantix uses a ½" (12 mm) welded steel plate bed, designed using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to optimize load distribution, vibration resistance, and torsional rigidity. After welding, the full bed goes through high-temperature stress-relief annealing, then is machined on large-format CNC equipment so every rail, gantry support, and worktable interface is finished to a unified reference surface.
Why it matters:
  • Cut quality holds over years of 3-shift production: no gradual drift, no creeping misalignment
  • Designed to outperform traditional cast iron beds on stiffness-to-weight and stress management
  • Fewer recalibrations over the machine's life = less production interruption
PLC-Zoned Exhaust System: Targeted Fume Extraction
Most import systems run a single full-bed exhaust at full load the entire time the machine is running. That's loud, expensive in energy, and poor at actually capturing smoke.

Vantix uses a PLC-controlled zoned exhaust. Solenoid dampers open and close in real time, synchronized with the cutting head position. Suction concentrates directly beneath the active cut. Internal airflow paths are CFD-optimized with angled baffles and flow straighteners to minimize turbulence.
Why it matters:
  • Cleaner smoke capture at the cutting point: better visibility, better shop air
  • Linear rails, racks, pinions, motors, and sensors stay cleaner → longer component life
  • Lower continuous power draw vs. full-bed extraction systems
YASKAWA Servo Motion Control: Global-Standard Drives
Vantix systems use YASKAWA high-performance servo motors, the same drive architecture used on top-tier CNC machinery worldwide. High-resolution encoders deliver fine motion feedback, adaptive tuning responds automatically to load changes, and built-in vibration suppression minimizes mechanical resonance during rapid acceleration.
Why it matters:
  • Clean edge quality on thin sheet AND thick plate: same machine, same precision
  • Accurate path tracking through tight corners and complex geometries
  • Industrial-grade reliability with sealed motor construction that resists metal dust and shop-floor contamination
  • Service parts and tuning support available globally, including from Canadian partners
Airtac 35 mm Linear Guide Rails: Black-Chrome Plated
The guide rails are what carry the gantry. Vantix uses Airtac black chrome-plated 35 mm rails, a deliberate upgrade over the lightly-plated rails shipped on lower-cost imports.
Why it matters:
  • Black chrome surface resists oxidation, humidity, and coolant mist found in real shops
  • Harder, denser finish limits micro-pitting and fine metal-dust adhesion
  • 35 mm rail size delivers higher bending and torsional stiffness than smaller formats: cleaner cut edges during high-speed travel and acceleration
  • Improved load distribution → longer accuracy life
Continuous Felt-Wheel Rack & Pinion Lubrication
The rack and pinion drive gets saturated felt wheels that ride in constant contact with the gear surface. A controlled oil film stays on the rack teeth every cycle, not just when someone remembers to lubricate.
Why it matters:
  • No "forgot to grease it" risk during extended unattended operation
  • Lower drive load, less heat, smoother long-cycle cutting
  • Oil film doubles as a corrosion barrier against airborne metal particles
  • Fewer rack/pinion replacements over the life of the machine
Refractory Brick-Lined Scrap Collection Cart
Hot slag and freshly cut scrap can reach temperatures that warp standard steel cart frames within a few months of heavy production. Vantix carts are lined with refractory brick.
Why it matters:
  • Cart structure doesn't deform under repeated high-temp exposure
  • External surface temperatures stay substantially lower: real reduction in contact-burn risk during cart transport
  • Built for high-duty-cycle operation, not occasional cutting
Fireproof Brick Protection: High-Heat Zones
High-heat zones inside the machine are shielded with heat-resistant refractory materials, specifically sized to tolerate sustained temperatures and repeated thermal cycling from molten slag and hot metal debris.
Why it matters:
  • Structural components and lubrication zones stay isolated from direct heat exposure
  • Added barrier against ignition risk in high-risk areas during thick-plate cutting
  • Longer machine life, fewer heat-related repairs

What This Means for Your Shop

You're not buying marketing claims. You're buying FEA-analyzed steel, named drive components, certified plating and engineered protection systems. Every one of these design decisions is a line item in a quote sheet we can walk you through.

Bring your drawings and your material. We'll show you the components running in our BC showroom, open the panels, and answer every engineering question directly.

The Numbers That Matter

80%
Faster Cutting
Fiber laser technology outpaces plasma cutting dramatically. What took an hour now takes minutes.
Lower Energy Costs
Fiber lasers consume significantly less power than plasma alternatives. Your electricity bill notices the difference.
±0.03mm Precision
Repeat positioning accuracy that meets aerospace and automotive tolerances. Less rework. Less scrap. More profit.
Hours, Not Weeks
When you need support, our BC-based engineers respond the same day, not after a three-week wait for someone from overseas.
450 ft/min
Max positioning speed.
48 hrs
On-site response, Western Canada.
Applications & Industries
Metal Fabrication Shops
High-mix, low-volume job shops processing diverse materials and geometries. Quick changeovers and consistent quality.
Automotive Suppliers
Meet OEM tolerances and delivery windows. Process brackets, frames, and sub-assemblies at production speeds.
Aerospace Manufacturing
Tight tolerances for structural components. Documented precision for compliance requirements.
Heavy Equipment
Large-format cutting for construction, mining, and agricultural equipment components.

Vantix vs. The Alternatives

vs. TRUMPF
Vantix's own brochure puts its pricing at roughly 60% of TRUMPF's price, with comparable precision and no waiting for a tech to fly in from Germany. Where TRUMPF is genuinely the better buy, we say so: read the full comparison.
vs. Bodor & Import Brands
Lower upfront cost comes with hidden risks. Parts ship from overseas. Support tickets disappear into a queue. Vantix stocks parts in BC and names its components on every spec sheet.
vs. Used Equipment
New, warrantied, financed. Often cheaper per month than maintaining aging plasma or legacy lasers.

Detailed brand-by-brand comparisons, plus the full specification page for the sheet cutting platform:

Bed sizes, power levels and cut capacity for the sheet platform, on one specification page.

The headline price is often lower. The landed cost, after freight, parts logistics and service calls, usually is not.

Total cost of ownership for Canadian fabricators, and the cases where Trumpf is the better buy.

How the two Canadian support models differ once the machine is on your floor.

Ecosystem depth weighed against Western Canadian proximity.

Distributor structure, where the parts sit, and which components are named.

Sticker price set against landed cost, itemised.

Integrated fabrication scope against local laser support, including LVD's Canadian agent structure.

See It Cut Before You Buy

Our Lumby, BC showroom has machines running and ready. Bring your materials. Watch them cut. Ask every question.
Demo options:
  • In-person showroom visit: see full-size systems in action
  • Remote video demo: live cutting demonstration via video call
  • Material sample testing: send us your parts, we'll cut and ship results
Seeing is believing.

Financing That Fits Your Cash Flow

A major capital purchase doesn't have to drain your operating account.
Financing options include:
  • Lease programs: preserve capital, predictable monthly payments
  • Finance-to-own: build equity while you produce
New, warrantied, financed. Often cheaper per month than maintaining aging equipment. Run your own numbers on the laser cutting machine ROI page, and see program structures on laser equipment financing.

Ready to See the Vantix Difference?

Your next production upgrade shouldn't come with overseas headaches. Book a demo at our BC showroom, or request a custom quote configured to your shop's needs. No pressure. No obligation. Just precision.