Herochu HC-A6015 Laser Cutting Machine with Automatic Loading & Unloading System
CE / ISO 9001 Certified | Customizable from USD 8 900 | 200 kg Payload | 2 000 mm Reach | 8–13 Storage Floors
When sheet-metal fabricators search for a laser cutting machine with automatic loading and unloading system, they are looking for three things: non-stop productivity, bullet-proof reliability, and a price that respects the balance sheet. Herochu’s HC-A6015 delivers all three. Built around a single-gantry compound manipulator and a double-layer electric exchange material cart, this plug-and-play cell turns raw sheet into finished parts with almost zero manual intervention—while starting at only USD 8 900 for a tailor-made configuration. CE, UE, and ISO 9001 certifications guarantee that every machine meets the strictest global safety and quality standards.
- What Makes the HC-A6015 Different?
a. True One-Piece Flow
Unlike conventional systems that bolt an aftermarket loader onto an existing laser, the HC-A6015 was engineered from the ground up as a unified unit. The composite truss manipulator, double-layer exchange cart, and fiber laser share a single PLC backbone with a 7-inch HMI touch screen. From centralized 3-D storage to automatic de-stacking, splitting, loading, cutting, unloading, and re-stacking, every action is synchronized in real time. No buffering, no idle tables, no double handling.
b. Modular, Workshop-Friendly Design
Every shop floor is unique. Herochu’s in-house engineering team visits your site (on-site or virtually) to map column spacing, aisle widths, and ceiling height. We then adjust the manipulator reach (standard 2 000 mm, extendable), payload (200 kg standard; up to 3 000 kg heavy-duty), and storage floors (8–13) so the cell slots into your existing workflow like a missing puzzle piece. Customization starts at USD 8 900—far below the six-figure price tags of European turnkey lines.
c. Single-Gantry Compound Manipulator
Two synchronized mechanical claws mounted on one lightweight gantry cut cycle time by 35 %. While one claw loads a fresh sheet onto the cutting table, the second claw removes the cut parts onto the sorting shelf. Because the claws swap positions instead of traveling back to a fixed magazine, the system needs fewer axes and less energy than single-claw robots. Fewer axes = fewer failure points = higher uptime.
d. Double-Layer Electric Exchange Cart
A lower shelf carries blanks; the upper shelf carries finished parts or skeletons. The cart shuttles between storage tower and laser in 18 seconds flat, eliminating the 30–45 second table-exchange lag common in dual-pallet designs. The electric drive runs off the same power bus as the laser resonator, so there is no need for an additional compressor or hydraulic pack.
- Performance at a Glance
Model: HC-A6015
Laser Source: 1 kW–6 kW fiber (IPG, Raycus, or nLIGHT)
Maximum Sheet Size: 1 500 mm × 3 000 mm (other sizes on request)
Manipulator Reach: 2 000 mm (extendable to 2 800 mm)
Payload Capacity: 200 kg standard; 300 kg–3 000 kg optional
Storage Tower: 8–13 floors, 3 t or 5 t per layer
Air Source: 0.6–0.7 MPa clean, dry shop air
Footprint: 6 m × 4 m + tower (custom layouts available)
Certifications: CE, UE, ISO 9001
Starting Price: USD 8 900 for base customizable package - Four Key Benefits Over Conventional Automation
- Safety & Ergonomics
Manual sheet handling accounts for 30 % of all metal-forming injuries. The HC-A6015 eliminates forklift traffic near the laser and removes operators from pinch-point zones. One operator can supervise multiple machines from a central console, cutting labor costs up to 60 %. - Higher Throughput, Lower Cost Per Part
End-to-end cycle time—including load, cut, unload, and sort—is under 90 seconds for a typical 2 mm mild-steel nest. That translates to 40 % more parts per shift without adding overtime or weekend shifts. - Zero Scratch, Zero Double-Booking
Vacuum cups and magnetic separators ensure each sheet is perfectly flat when it hits the table. No more ghost shifts caused by double-sheet loading or scratched parts rejected at QC. - Future-Proof Flexibility
Whether you add a second laser next year or move to a new building, the modular tower and gantry can be lengthened, shortened, or re-oriented in one day—without cutting or welding the frame. - Real-World ROI
A Tier-2 HVAC supplier in Poland installed the HC-A6015 in March 2024. Results after 90 days:
• OEE up from 58 % to 87 %
• Scrap rate down from 3.2 % to 0.5 %
• Two operators reassigned to higher-value welding cells
• Payback period: 11 months at single-shift operation, 6.2 months at two shifts - Installation & Support
Herochu’s “White-Glove” program includes:
• Remote 3-D factory scan and cell layout
• Pre-wired, pre-tested shipping modules—bolt together in 48 hours
• On-site commissioning, operator training, and CE conformity documentation
• 24/7 remote diagnostics via secure VPN
• Lifetime access to our cloud nesting library with 10 000+ verified cutting recipes - Customization Options
• Automatic slug removal conveyor
• 6-axis part sorting robot for lights-out kitting
• Tower extension to 18 floors (5 m ceiling height required)
• Anti-static ionizer for high-gloss stainless
• ERP/MRP integration via OPC-UA or Modbus TCP
- Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the tower store mixed material types?
A: Yes. Each floor is addressable; the HMI prompts operators to load the correct grade and thickness for the next job.
Q: What laser brands are compatible?
A: Any fiber laser with a standard 15-pin start interface. We pre-configure cable harnesses for IPG, Raycus, nLIGHT, and MAX.
Q: How fast can I reconfigure for a new sheet size?
A: Changeover to a new sheet size (e.g., 1 250 × 2 500 mm) takes 10 minutes: swap suction frames, update the recipe, and press “START.”
