Large-Format Laser Cutting | ULG Series

Ground-Rail Laser Cutting

A ground-rail platform for long and heavy plate work, with rails, supports, extraction and handling engineered around the workpiece and site.

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Technical specifications

ULG-A and ULG-C technical specifications

Select one ULG-A or ULG-C model. Motion, load and dimensions are model-specific. For ULG-C within the listed 12–60 kW range, beam clearance is 190 mm up to 40 kW and 300 mm at 60 kW.

Model	Family	Laser Power	Processing Area	Z Travel	Beam Clearance	Positioning Accuracy	Repeatability	Max Coupled Speed	Max Coupled Acceleration	Table Load	Overall Dimensions	Rated Voltage	Frequency
Unit		kW	mm	mm	mm	mm/m	mm	m/min	g	kg	mm	V	Hz
ULG13035C	ULG-C	12–60	13000×3500	250	190 (≤40 kW); 300 (60 kW)	≤±0.03	X axis ≤±0.03; Y axis ≤±0.05	70	0.8	35700	16450×5400×2200	380	50
ULG13040C	ULG-C	12–60	13000×4000	250	190 (≤40 kW); 300 (60 kW)	≤±0.03	X axis ≤±0.03; Y axis ≤±0.05	60	0.7	40800	16450×5900×2200	380	50
ULG13045C	ULG-C	12–60	13000×4500	250	190 (≤40 kW); 300 (60 kW)	≤±0.03	X axis ≤±0.03; Y axis ≤±0.05	50	0.6	45900	16450×6390×2200	380	50
ULG26035C	ULG-C	12–60	26000×3500	250	190 (≤40 kW); 300 (60 kW)	≤±0.03	X axis ≤±0.03; Y axis ≤±0.07	70	0.8	71400	30700×5390×2200	380	50
ULG26040C	ULG-C	12–60	26000×4000	250	190 (≤40 kW); 300 (60 kW)	≤±0.03	X axis ≤±0.03; Y axis ≤±0.07	60	0.7	81600	31100×5890×2200	380	50
ULG26045C	ULG-C	12–60	26000×4500	250	190 (≤40 kW); 300 (60 kW)	≤±0.03	X axis ≤±0.03; Y axis ≤±0.07	50	0.6	91800	31100×6390×2200	380	50
ULG13035A	ULG-A	12–60	13000×3500	250	190	≤±0.03	X axis ≤±0.03; Y axis ≤±0.04	80	1.1	35700	16200×5300×1950	380	50
ULG13040A	ULG-A	12–60	13000×4000	250	190	≤±0.03	X axis ≤±0.03; Y axis ≤±0.04	70	1	40800	16200×5800×1950	380	50
ULG13045A	ULG-A	12–60	13000×4500	250	190	≤±0.03	X axis ≤±0.03; Y axis ≤±0.04	60	0.85	45900	16200×6300×1950	380	50
ULG26035A	ULG-A	12–60	26000×3500	250	190	≤±0.03	X axis ≤±0.03; Y axis ≤±0.06	80	1.1	71400	30500×5300×1950	380	50
ULG26040A	ULG-A	12–60	26000×4000	250	190	≤±0.03	X axis ≤±0.03; Y axis ≤±0.06	70	1	81600	31100×5800×1950	380	50
ULG26045A	ULG-A	12–60	26000×4500	250	190	≤±0.03	X axis ≤±0.03; Y axis ≤±0.06	60	0.85	91800	31100×6300×1950	380	50

Large-format inputs

Plan for plate size, handling and installation

Plate envelope, power, foundation, crane access, extraction and the acceptance sample must be defined together.

Plate envelope

Provide length, width, thickness, weight, flatness, material and loading/removal route.

Process package

Define power, gas, edge and bevel criteria, minimum features and representative sample.

Site engineering

Compare a large-format ULF table with a ULG rail installation using the same plate, loaded weight and crane route. For the rail layout, confirm foundation alignment, support spacing, extraction zones and clearance for removing parts.

Extraction and software

Record extraction zones, cooling, nesting, edge finding, remnants and data interfaces.

Machine in operation

See the ULG Ground-Rail Laser in Operation

Watch the ULG ground-rail sequence, then compare rails, supports, motion and process control below.

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Product systems

Inside the ground-rail cutting system

ULG-C separates the motion rails from the plate-support load path. Large-format cutting therefore needs the machine, foundation, handling and extraction to be planned together.

Rails, foundation and plate support

Separated ground-rail and support structure of a ULG laser cutting machine

Rails

Establish the motion reference

The ground rails carry the moving system across the selected working format.

Define alignment and commissioning responsibilities for the installed rail route.

Installed ground-rail laser bed and surrounding workshop floor

Foundation

Prepare the installed base

The foundation forms part of the installation supporting the machine and stock load.

Agree civil-work responsibilities and installation requirements for the chosen format.

Plate support

Carry the intended stock

Plate supports carry the stock within the working area.

Confirm support geometry and usable working area for the configured machine and installation.

Long-axis gantry motion

Long-axis beam of a ULG ground-rail laser cutting machine

Move across the chosen plate format

The gantry travels along the ground rails to position the cutting head. Transmission protection and lubrication support the long travel route.

The 13 m and 26 m routes have different width, speed, acceleration and drive data. Read the exact ULG-C configuration for the intended plate size.

Source and cutting-head package

Laser source

Select power for the plate task

Laser power is selected around the material, thickness and required process.

Review the selected source with material samples; power alone does not establish edge quality.

Fiber laser cutting heads with focusing assemblies and nozzles

Cutting-head package

Match the process at the plate

The cutting head works with assist gas and cooling over the configured working area.

Confirm head functions and utilities for the order and assess the required cut quality.

Plate programming and optional functions

Control system of a ULG ground-rail fiber laser cutting machine

Plate programming

Organize the cutting plan

Edge finding, nesting, common-line and remnant functions support plate planning within the delivered software.

Match program preparation to the installed format and define transfer and recovery needs.

Optional functions

Specify advanced process interfaces

Bevel functions, industry file interfaces and MES connections require the corresponding configuration.

Define the required functions and integration scope before finalizing the package.

Lifting, extraction and material flow

Ground-rail laser installation at Zhekuang Heavy Industry showing the plate-handling area

Lifting

Bring plate to the cutting area

Lifting access and support determine how the intended plate is placed in the working area.

Plan stock weight and access equipment around the installation.

Extraction

Address the active cutting zones

The extraction arrangement must serve the active cutting zones and operating duty.

Specify the supplied equipment, site connections and required service access.

Cut plate profiles and remaining material on a ground-rail laser table

Material flow

Remove parts and remnants

Finished parts, remaining plate and process waste need practical routes out of the work area.

Coordinate removal and service clearances with the lifting and support layout.

Working-area and cut-quality trial

Close comparison of the cut edges on two metal samples

Inspect across the agreed format

A representative trial checks alignment and cut quality at agreed positions across the working area. Use the intended material, gas and cutting program.

Record the installed configuration, survey conditions and inspection method. Include the handling route when reviewing the complete production task.

Model and site selection

ULG-C models and configuration options

Choose from ULG13035C–ULG26045C models, with working area and load limits specified for each configuration.

Published model data

Use the exact ULG-C column for format, power compatibility, travel, precision, speed, acceleration, drive data, load, dimensions and mass.

Configured equipment

Confirm included and optional bevel cutting, extraction, gas equipment, nesting, data integration and material handling.

Acceptance checks

Confirm foundation, rails, load, handling, sample, utilities, maintenance and safety.

Ground-rail customer projects

Explore three ULG installations in China, with different heavy-plate parts, working formats and following operations.

Heavy flanges and tower components on the Feiyue Hardware workshop floor

Tower components · Zhejiang, China

Feiyue Hardware: Laser-Cut Tower Components

Moving tower baseplates and flanges from flame cutting and separate drilling to a combined laser-cutting operation.

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ULG18045 30 kW ground-rail laser in Zhekuang Heavy Industry's workshop

Mining equipment · Zhejiang, China

Zhekuang Heavy Industry: From Cutting to Welding

An 18-metre, 30 kW ground-rail laser changed the route from heavy-plate cutting to welding and assembly.

Read Zhekuang Heavy Industry case

Xingqiu Machinery team and ADH visitors in the workshop shown in the casebook

Heavy machinery · Zhejiang, China

Xingqiu Machinery: A Shorter Heavy-Plate Workflow

A 20 kW ground-rail installation and joint technical support helped a heavy-equipment workshop shorten its reported production cycle.

Read Xingqiu Machinery case

Before start-up

Installation and commissioning

Prepare utilities, lifting and the installation area, then coordinate start-up and handover.

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Before production

Operator and programming training

Build the operator, programming and maintenance skills required for your delivered machine.

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In operation

Maintenance and troubleshooting

Get support with the machine model, serial number and a clear description of the issue.

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Planned spares

The right spare parts

Identify your machine and component so our team can check compatibility and availability.

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Self-service

Operation and maintenance videos

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Contract scope

Service and warranty scope

Your quotation or contract defines included services, warranty, exclusions and responsibilities.

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Explore applications in your industry

See equipment options for the parts your industry produces.

Project enquiry

Discuss your project

Tell us what you want to make or improve. Technical details and drawings can follow.

Material, thickness and part size
Drawings and production volume
Location and project timing

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