When choosing a laser cutting machine manufacturer, the key is to match the power range with the type of sheet metal: for thin sheet metal, look for brands with good cost performance; for thick sheet metal, look for ultra-high power; for pipe cutting, look for specialized manufacturers.
Chinese brands have already occupied the mainstream global market—in 2023, the top five domestic brands (Bond, Han’s Laser, Bentech, HGTECH, and Xunlai) accounted for approximately 41% of total shipments (market statistics), placing them among the world’s leading companies.
I. Leading Brands: Four Major Players
Han’s Laser (Shenzhen, 002008, founded in 1996): A leading domestic laser equipment manufacturer, vertically integrated (devices-complete machines-process solutions); its G4020 fiber optic cutting machine 6kW version sells over 8,000 units annually, with costs 20%-30% lower than imported brands.
Benteng Laser (Wenzhou): Strong in ultra-thick plates and large-table models;
its 30,000W ultra-thick plate intelligent cutting equipment was selected as “International First Set of Equipment,” and its 20kW-40kW dedicated cutting head solves the problem of focus drift in thick plates.
Bangde Laser (Jinan): Strong in tube cutting machines and integrated plate-tube solutions, fast delivery, and outstanding cost-effectiveness;
in 2023, it held approximately 9.1% of the domestic market share, ranking first (market data); it will release a white paper on the AI cutting machine grading system in 2026.
Hongshan Laser (Foshan, founded in 2006): Metal forming equipment (cutting + bending + automation), covering an area of 160,000+ square meters, with 20 subsidiaries and extensive export coverage.
II. Choosing a Manufacturer Based on Needs: Power and Model
Thin Sheet Metal (≤6mm carbon steel): 1500-3000W is sufficient, consider cost-effectiveness (Bond, Xunlai, HG, Ruima, Lingchuang, Jinweike); Medium and Thick Plates (6-25mm): 6000-12000W, consider the rigidity of the cutting head and bed (Dazhu, Bentech, Hongshan, Bystronic); Extra Thick Plates (25mm+)
) : 20000-40000W, look at ultra-high power technology and remote diagnostics (Benteng, Han’s Aurora series, 100kW level measured power 111.1kW, efficiency 8-14 times higher than flame cutting); Pipe cutting/plate-pipe integrated: Bond (6-15kW pipe cutting), Hongshan (heavy-duty beveling pipe cutting machine), etc.; Reflective materials such as aluminum/copper: require high power + anti-reflective optical configuration, look at Bystronic, DNE, etc.
III. Key Components: Laser, Cutting Head, and Control System
Laser cutting machines are a combination of “complete machine + components,” and the components determine their lifespan: **Fiber Laser**—Raycus Laser (Wuhan, a leading domestic brand), Chuangxin Laser (Shenzhen), and Han’s Photon; foreign brands IPG/Trumpf still dominate the high-end market. **Cutting Head**—Shanghai Jiaqiang has a global market share of approximately 60%-70% (cumulative shipments exceeding 200,000 sets), while domestic brands such as Boci, Ospree, and Wanshunxing are also available. **Control System**—Baichu, Jiaqiang, Weihong, and Chuangxin are all integrated systems (industry experience: choose a universal system; operators are easier to find, tutorials are more plentiful, and maintenance is cheaper).
When purchasing, clarify the brand and origin of these three major components, as this is more crucial than the brand of the complete machine in determining long-term operating costs.
IV. Five Steps for Overseas Buyers to Select Products
First, **determine the power**: Calculate based on your commonly cut sheet metal and maximum thickness (carbon steel thickness × experience coefficient, leaving a margin); Second, **determine the width**: Workbench size is based on the maximum workpiece + 20% margin; Third, **determine the configuration**: Exchange table (efficiency), automatic loading and unloading (batch), protection (CE level); Fourth, **factory inspection and trial cutting**: Use your sheet metal to perform a trial cut in the manufacturer’s workshop to check the surface roughness, slag adhesion, and taper; Fifth, **after-sales service**: Inquire about overseas network coverage, spare parts (lens/nozzle/ceramic ring) supply, and remote diagnostic capabilities.
V. Key Points to Avoid Pitfalls
First, don’t just compare the bare price: a price difference of over 30% for the same power usually indicates downgraded laser/machine bed/guide rails; compare the “parts list”; Second, focus on core components: Raycus/Chuangxin/IPG lasers, Jiaqiang/Boci cutting heads, and Baichu/Weihong systems are preferred; Third, **FAT Acceptance:** Keep a record of the cutting sample and include the parameters (speed/precision/section quality) in the contract; Fourth, **Payment:** 30% deposit + 70% payment upon acceptance.
Industry insiders remind you: which laser cutting machine is “best” depends on your sheet material and power range—for thin plates, look for brands with good price-performance ratios; for thick plates, look for ultra-high power; for pipe cutting, look for specialized manufacturers.
Also, pay close attention to the brands of the three main components to get imported-level stability at domestic prices.
