CNC Press Brake &
Fiber Laser Cutting Machine

Metec MLS sheet-laser models list X/Y positioning accuracy of ±0.02 mm per meter and X/Y repositioning accuracy of ±0.02 mm per meter in the current product table. Final part tolerance also depends on material, thickness, heat input, assist gas, program, machine setup, and inspection method, so buyers should confirm performance with a sample part.

A CNC press brake stores bend programs and controls ram and backgauge positions, while a manual brake relies more heavily on operator setup for each bend. Choose CNC when the job requires repeat production, multi-step bends, controlled backgauge axes, or traceable programs; a manual brake can still fit simple, low-volume work.

Material capacity is model- and process-specific. Metec publishes working areas up to 13,000 × 2,500 mm for MLS sheet-laser models and up to 36,000 × 5,000 mm for MLG ground-rail models; published press-brake families range from compact 15-ton electric models to 1,400-ton heavy-duty models. Confirm thickness capacity from a written configuration and sample test.

Calculate ROI with your quoted machine, installation, training, energy, gas, tooling, maintenance, labor, scrap, uptime, and financing costs. Compare that total with measured throughput and cost per accepted part; Metec does not publish one universal payback period because shift pattern, part mix, local utilities, and automation scope change the result.

Choose an industrial fiber laser when the primary workload is sheet or profile metal and the available model covers the required material, thickness, bed size, edge quality, and throughput. Keep CO₂ in the comparison when non-metal materials are central to the workload. Ask each supplier to cut the same sample geometry before making the decision.