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What Are Tube Laser Cutting Machines?

Tube laser cutting machines are specialized laser systems designed to cut round, square, rectangular, or custom-shaped tubes and pipes with high precision. They’re used in industries like automotive, construction, furniture, and aerospace where tubular components are common.

  • Purpose and Function: Unlike sheet laser cutting machines, tube laser cutting machines are built to handle 3D tubular materials. They use a rotating chuck system to hold and rotate the tube while the laser cuts through it. This allows for complex cuts, holes, notches, bevels, and contours on all sides of the tube.
  • Materials They Cut: These machines can cut a wide range of materials, including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, and copper. Some models can even handle coated or galvanized tubing.
  • Precision and Efficiency: Tube laser cutting machines offer high accuracy and repeatability, reducing the need for secondary processing like drilling or milling. They can significantly improve production speed and reduce material waste through automated nesting and minimal setup time.
  • Automation and Software: Modern machines often come with CAD/CAM software, auto-loading systems, and real-time monitoring. This allows for faster setup, easier operation, and seamless integration into digital manufacturing workflows.


Tube laser cutting machines are built specifically for cutting pipes and profiles with speed and precision. They’re ideal for manufacturers working with tubular structures and looking to improve productivity, consistency, and design flexibility.

The maximum tube diameter tube laser cutting machines can handle depends on the machine’s design and specifications. Most machines have fixed limits based on their chuck size and cutting head clearance.

  • Entry-Level Machines: These often support tube diameters up to 160mm–220mm, which is sufficient for common applications like furniture frames, automotive parts, and small structural components.
  • Mid to High-End Machines: Higher-end models are designed to handle larger tubes and can support up to 300mm or more. Some custom or industrial-grade systems may exceed this, but 300mm is the common upper limit for most standard machines.


Most tube laser cutting machines can cut tubes with a maximum diameter of around 300mm. Be sure to check the specs of the machine to match it with your material requirements.

Tube laser cutting machines are built to cut a wide variety of tube and pipe profiles. The laser head and rotating chuck system make it possible to process both standard and custom shapes with precision. Common tube shapes cut by tube Laser cutting machines:

  • Round Tubes: The most common shape, used in everything from frames to piping systems.
  • Square Tubes: Frequently used in construction, furniture, and equipment frames.
  • Rectangular Tubes: Common in structural applications and machinery parts.
  • Oval Tubes: Used in specialized applications like automotive and aerospace.
  • Elliptical Tubes: For curved design needs or decorative structures.
  • Custom or Irregular Profiles: Many machines can handle L-shaped, C-shaped, H-beams, or open-section profiles, depending on the clamping and software capabilities.


Tube laser cutting machines can cut a wide range of shapes, including round, square, rectangular, oval, elliptical, and custom profiles. Always check machine specs if you’re working with unusual or complex shapes.

Tube laser cutting machines use a focused laser beam to cut through tubes and pipes with precision. They combine rotating chucks, laser heads, and CNC control systems to handle a wide range of materials and shapes.

  • Tube Loading: Tubes are manually or automatically loaded into the machine. Many systems use auto-loading arms or bundles for high-volume efficiency.
  • Clamping and Rotation: The tube is clamped in a rotating chuck. This allows the machine to spin the tube as needed, enabling 360-degree cutting without repositioning.
  • Laser Cutting: A high-powered laser—typically a fiber laser—moves along the length of the tube, cutting precise patterns, holes, slots, or profiles. The rotation and linear movement work together to cut from all angles.
  • CNC and Software Control: The cutting path is controlled by CNC software, which reads a digital file (like a CAD drawing) and guides the laser head. Operators can program complex cuts with speed and accuracy.
  • Material Unloading: After cutting, the finished tube is ejected or moved to a collection area. Automated systems may include sorting or stacking options.


Tube laser cutting machines work by rotating and guiding tubes under a laser beam controlled by software. This allows for fast, precise, and flexible cutting of round, square, and custom-shaped tubing with minimal manual handling.