D Series — Laser tube cutting machine for series production
The D Series is ACME's best-selling tube cutting machine, built for fabricators who cut heavy tubes or work in dusty, slag-heavy conditions. It comes in 2 models (6012D and 6018DB) for round, square, rectangular or oval tube: Ø8–180 mm, 6 m tubes up to 300 kg, and a chuck speed of up to 200 rpm.
- Capacity: Ø8–180 mm
- Length: 6 m
- Tube weight: ≤ 300 kg
- Chuck: up to 200 rpm
Why the D Series
Cutting capacity
Cuts round, square, rectangular or oval tube in 6 m lengths and up to 300 kg: Ø8–120 mm on the 6012D, Ø10–180 mm on the 6018DB.
The D Series difference
Double-roller jaws
The roller jaws hold thin-walled tube firmly without deforming it: the section keeps its shape and the part comes out to size.
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Inside the D Series
Fast travel and rotation
On the 6012D (Ø8–120 mm), the chuck travels at 110 m/min, rotates at 200 rpm and accelerates at 1.5 G. More parts come off the machine every shift.
Gantry structure
The gantry keeps beam vibration low, so cutting accuracy is maintained even over long-term use.
Optional loader
The compact loader is optional and costs little for what it delivers. One person can supervise multiple machines: the same output with less labour.
Easy to commission
Common-line cutting of different shapes
The nesting software places parts along a shared edge, so a single cut serves two parts. Time and material are saved on every batch.
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Integrated machine, no separate modules
The control cabinet, the laser source and the machine body come assembled as one unit, not as separate modules. The machine takes up less space and is easier to install and maintain, and the laser source does not need an air-conditioned room.
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Internal spatter removal
Spatter and dust are removed from inside the tube during cutting, so the inner wall stays clean and the part no longer needs deburring. Fumes are extracted at source and do not spread through the workshop.
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Authorised dealer
ACME's authorised partner for Romania, not just a reseller.
Service by our own technicians
Commissioning, maintenance and repairs, carried out by our own technicians.
Parts in stock in Romania
Nozzles, lenses and critical components held in Romania — days, not weeks.
We use them ourselves
We run 2 ACME machines in our own manufacturing business.
Technical data
Official ACME specifications — 2 models. The letter “B” in the model code means the machine comes with a semi-automatic loader, an option available on any size: the 6012DB is the same machine as the 6012D and differs only in how it is loaded.
| Model | 6012D | 6018DB |
|---|---|---|
| Laser power | 1–6 kW | 1–6 kW |
| Tube diameter (mm) | Ø 8–120 | Ø 10–180 |
| Max. tube length (mm) | ≤ 6,300 | ≤ 6,300 |
| Min. remnant (mm) | ≥ 65 | ≥ 65 |
| Chuck rotation speed | 200 rpm | 120 rpm |
| Max. acceleration | 1.5 G | 1.2 G |
| Machine dimensions (mm) | L 9,310 × W 2,380 H 2,600 | L 9,310 × W 3,300 H 2,600 |
| Tube types | round, square, rectangular, oval | |
- Laser power
- 1–6 kW
- Tube diameter (mm)
- Ø 8–120
- Max. tube length (mm)
- ≤ 6,300
- Min. remnant (mm)
- ≥ 65
- Chuck rotation speed
- 200 rpm
- Max. acceleration
- 1.5 G
- Machine dimensions (mm)
- L 9,310W 2,380H 2,600
- Tube types
- round, square, rectangular, oval
- Laser power
- 1–6 kW
- Tube diameter (mm)
- Ø 10–180
- Max. tube length (mm)
- ≤ 6,300
- Min. remnant (mm)
- ≥ 65
- Chuck rotation speed
- 120 rpm
- Max. acceleration
- 1.2 G
- Machine dimensions (mm)
- L 9,310W 3,300H 2,600
- Tube types
- round, square, rectangular, oval
Specifications are subject to change as the manufacturer develops its machines. We confirm the exact values for your configuration in your quotation.
Who this machine is built for
Spatter is removed from inside the tube while it is being cut, so there is no separate deburring step. Changeover from one part to the next needs no lengthy set-up. The D Series is ACME’s best-selling tube cutting machine, for Ø8–180 mm and 6 m tubes up to 300 kg.
The A Series covers the same diameters, but it is designed for speed on small tube. The D Series also handles heavy tubes and has a sealed chuck that keeps dust out. Above Ø180 mm or 6 m in length, move up to the E Series.
Questions about the D Series
What tube diameters and lengths does the D Series cut?
The D Series cuts tube from Ø8 to Ø180 mm: Ø8–120 mm on the 6012D and Ø10–180 mm on the 6018DB. Tubes are loaded in 6 m lengths, with a maximum tube length of 6,300 mm, and can weigh up to 300 kg. On both models, a minimum remnant of 65 mm is left at the end of each tube.
How fast does the chuck rotate on the D Series tube laser?
The D Series chuck rotates at 200 rpm on the 6012D, the model for Ø8–120 mm, and at 120 rpm on the 6018DB, which takes tube up to Ø180 mm. Maximum acceleration is 1.5 G and 1.2 G respectively. On the smaller model, the chuck also travels at 110 m/min.
What laser power is available on the D Series tube laser?
On both D Series tube models, the 6012D and the 6018DB, the laser source is 1–6 kW. The power range is the same, and the models differ in maximum diameter, chuck rotation speed and acceleration. The exact power is chosen according to the material being cut, the wall thickness and your monthly production volume.
How does the D Series tube laser differ from the A Series?
The difference lies in tube weight and working conditions: the D Series takes tubes up to 300 kg and has a sealed chuck, protected from slag and dust, while the A Series is designed for speed on small tube. Both cut tube up to Ø180 mm. If you cut heavy tubes or work in dusty, slag-heavy conditions, the D Series is the right choice.
How much floor space does the D Series tube laser take up?
The D Series tube laser measures 9,310×2,380×2,600 mm on the 6012D and 9,310×3,300×2,600 mm on the 6018DB (length × width × height). The two models have the same length and height and differ only in width. No extra space is needed for the control cabinet or the laser source, because they come mounted on the machine. The source does not need an air-conditioned room either.
What warranty does the D Series tube laser come with?
The D Series tube laser comes with a 2-year manufacturer's warranty, like all ACME machines. Consumables (nozzles, protective lenses and ceramic rings) are not covered by the warranty. Commissioning, maintenance and repairs are carried out by our own technicians, and we keep nozzles, lenses and critical components in stock in Romania.
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Interested in the D Series?
Tell us about your application — material, diameters and wall thickness, tube length and monthly volume. We will reply in writing with the configuration we recommend.
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