Introducing the YLR-U Series, the next generation of fiber laser technology. These ultra-compact lasers deliver unparalleled results in the highest power to volume ratio of any fiber laser in the industry. YLR-U Series incorporates the latest advancements in IPG world-leading industrial pump diode packaging technology and are the only hermetically sealed mid-power lasers on the market that can operate in extremely high humidity environments up to 90% relative humidity. The YLR-U offer unmatched productivity in core material processing applications such as cutting and welding.
YLR-U Series features an unrivaled combination of high power, ideal beam quality, unsurpassed reliability and industry-leading wall-plug efficiency.
The new generation of IPG flagship YLR fiber lasers takes their famous performance to a whole new level. The unrivaled combination of high power, ideal beam quality, unsurpassed reliability and industry-leading wall-plug efficiency delivers the best value on the market. YLR-U Series incorporates the latest advancements in IPG world-leading industrial pump diode packaging technology and are the only hermetically sealed mid-power lasers on the market that can operate in extremely high humidity environments up to 90% relative humidity. Remote control options include Analog, RS-232 or Ethernet, and built-in self-diagnostics with internet connectivity. The user-friendly rack mount configuration is the most cost effective and adaptable solution for integration into Industry 4.0, Smart Manufacturing production lines. YLR-U lasers are ideal for a wide range of metal cutting and welding applications. |
The YLR-U laser is twice thinner and 2.5 times smaller by volume compared to previous generation YLR. |
Average Power up to 6 kW* | Up to >40% Wall-plug Efficiency |
Extremely Small Size and Low Weight | Built-in Diagnostics with Web Connectivity |
Exceptional Operation in High Humidity Environment | Single-mode Option up to 3 kW |
* 8 kW available soon
2D & 3D Metal Cutting and Welding | Various Steels, Al, Cu, Ti Alloys, and Other Metals |
High Speed Cutting | Conduction and Keyhole Welding |
YLR-1000-U |
YLR-1500-U |
YLR-2000-U | YLR-3000-U | YLR-6000-U | |
Central Wavelength Range, nm | 1070 ±10 | ||||
Mode of Operation | CW/Modulated | ||||
Modulation Frequency, kHz | Up to 50 | ||||
Max. Average Power Mode, W |
1000 |
1500 |
2000 | 3000 | 6000 |
Power Tunability, % | 10-100 | ||||
Power Stability, % | ±0.5 | ||||
Output Fiber Core Diameter | 50, 100 and 200 μm or Single-mode** | ||||
Beam Mode Quality | Multi-mode BPP mm × mrad: 2, 5, 10 Single-mode: M2< 1.1 |
* Output Power 4 and 8 kW available soon
** Single-mode option up to 3 kW output power is available upon request
CloseYLR-1000-U | YLR-1500-U | YLR-2000-U | YLR-3000-U | YLR-6000-U | |
Dimensions*, W×D×H, mm | 448×550×88 | 448×760×88 | 448×760×177 | ||
Weight, kg | <30 | <40 | <45 | <80 | |
Cooling | Water | ||||
Supply Voltage, 50/60 Hz, VAC | Single-phase, 200-240 | 3-phase, 400-480 | |||
Power Consumption, kW | 2.5 | 3.7 | 5.0 | 7.8 | 16 |
Operating Humidity Range, % | 10 to 90 | ||||
Operating Temperature, °C | 10 to 40 |
*The rack unit dimensions refer to sizes of consoles without handles, connectors and other extending parts.
YLR-U lasers are CE certified. Standard YLR-U lasers terminate to an HLC-8 connector. IPG manufactures a complete line of optical beam delivery components including delivery fiber and optics, collimators, beam couplers, switches and sharers, and processing heads and scanners, as well as process control and tooling solutions. Interchangeable collimators and processing heads connect easily to the HLC-8.
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The rack unit dimensions listed in YLR-U Datasheet refer to sizes of consoles without handles, connectors and other extending parts. |