Industrial Laser Cutting & Engraving Systems

Kern Laser Systems was founded in 1982 by Gerald Kern, with the main objective to design and manufacture top quality industrial laser cutting and laser engraving machines to meet demanding production schedules. The company headquarters are located in the beautiful lakes country of Minnesota. The facility consists of a modern 50,000 sq. ft. building with 35 full time employees.

Kern Laser Systems started by supplying motion systems for the existing computerized rotary engraving machines. As the sealed CO2 lasers became commercially available, Kern incorporated its motion package with the laser, developing a complete turnkey laser cutting and engraving solution. Kern’s vision has always been to manufacture laser systems that will fit the customer’s needs, at an affordable price, with the versatility to suit a variety of industries.

Today, Kern Laser Systems is proudly owned and operated by the first and second generations of the Kern family. Our goal moving forward is to constantly improve our products, improve processing times and continue to offer our customers the best customer service in the laser industry.

Cedar Hollow Sales is an authorized sales and service center for Kern Laser Systems.

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High Performance Systems

OptiFlex

The OptiFlex is Kern’s flagship large format, high performance laser system. The HyperDual motion package installed on the OptiFlex features a rack and pinion design and powerful servo motors at each side of the table. Cut acceleration rates are up to three times faster than previous models.

Features

Laser Classification: Class 4 CO2 Laser
Laser Wattage: 100 – 650 watts
Positioning Accuracy: +/- 0.002 in/ft*
Repeatability: +/- 0.0005 in/ft
Work Area*: 52″ x 50″ – 86″ x 144″
Footprint (W x L x H): 74″ x 87″ x 53″ – 112″ x 181″ x 53″
Part Clearance: 3″**
Electrical: 230v/1ph, 230v/3ph, 415v/3ph CE, 480v/3ph

*Mapped Table under controlled conditions

**Custom gantry heights by request.

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LaserCELL

The LaserCELL is an enclosed, high performance laser cutting and engraving system. The Class 1 safety enclosure allows the system to be placed in high traffic areas such as busy factory floors and university classrooms. Kern redesigned the LaserCELL’s motion system making it the fastest and most productive laser system in their product lineup.

Features

Laser Classification: Class 2 CO2 Laser
Laser Wattage: 100 – 650 watts
Positioning Accuracy: +/- 0.002″/ft*
Repeatability: +/- 0.0005″/ft
Work Area: 52″ x 50″*
Footprint (W x L x H): 74″ x 87″ x 53″
Part Clearance: 3″**
Electrical: 230v/1ph, 230v/3ph, 415v/3ph CE, 480v/3ph

*Mapped Table under controlled conditions

**Custom gantry heights by request.

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FiberCELL

The FiberCELL is a compact sheet metal fabricating system capable of cutting a variety of metals such as stainless steel, aluminum, brass and copper. A Class 1 safety enclosure allows the system to be placed in high traffic areas such as busy factory floors and university classrooms.

Features

Laser Classification: Class 2 Ytterbium Fiber Laser
Laser Wattage: 0.5kW – 3kW
Positioning Accuracy: +/- 0.002″/ft*
Repeatability: +/- 0.0005″/ft
Work Area*: 52″ x 50″
Footprint (W x L x H): 74″ x 85″ x 75″
Part Clearance: 2.125″**
Electrical: 230v/1ph, 230v/3ph, 415v/3ph CE

*Mapped Table under controlled conditions

**Custom gantry heights by request.

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OptiDual

The OptiDual system is equipped with dual laser sources instantly doubling your laser cutting production. The KCAM laser software controls each laser independently allowing both lasers to be tuned to equal power.

Features

Laser Classification: Class 4 CO2 Laser
Laser Wattage: 100 – 200 watts
Positioning Accuracy: +/- 0.002″/ft*
Repeatability: +/- 0.0005″/ft
Work Area*: 52″ x 50″ – 86″ x 144″
Footprint (W x L x H): 74″ x 87″ x 53″ – 112″ x 181″ x 53″
Part Clearance: 3″**
Electrical: 230v/1ph, 230v/3ph

*Mapped Table under controlled conditions

**Custom gantry heights by request.

Click here for a printable PDF overview sheet.

Entry Level Systems

MICRO

The small format MICRO Laser System is an entry level machine with all the same capabilities of the larger systems offered by Kern. The class IV, open bed design gives you the control and ease of use that many enclosed systems lack.

Features

Laser Classification: Class 4 CO2 Laser
Laser Wattage: 100 – 650 watts
Positioning Accuracy: +/- 0.002″/ft*
Repeatability: +/- 0.0005″/ft
Work Area*: 24″ x 24″ or 48″ x 24″
Footprint (W x L x H): 70″ x 36″ x 56″
Part Clearance: 3″**
Electrical: 230v/1ph, 230v/3ph

*Mapped table under controlled conditions

**Custom gantry heights by request.

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EcoFlex

The EcoFlex Laser System is Kern’s entry-level large format model. A wrap around gantry traverses over the cutting bed allowing for finished parts to be easily removed at all sides of the machine. The moving gantry features high speed servo motors and a flying optics beam delivery providing consistent beam power and quality over the entire work area. The EcoFlex machine is well known as a highly-productive laser system offered at an economical price.