Refurbished TruMatic 6000-1600 punch-laser center, 3050×1600 mm bed, 3200 W CO₂, FMC tower ready
The TruMatic 6000-1600 (K01) (FMC) refurbished is a combined punch-laser center trusted by European sheet-metal shops that look for one setup to handle forming, contour cutting, and part sorting. Built by TRUMPF, a family-owned German manufacturer that has been producing CNC equipment for more than 95 years and ships around 13 000 machines annually, the model merges the punching head of the TruPunch series with a 3200 Watt CO₂ resonator.
In its refurbished state the machine preserves the original iron casting, linear guides, and servo motors but receives a certified optics alignment, new bellows, and recalibrated drives. The result is a working range of 3050 × 1600 mm, letting operators nest parts the size of a complete door panel without repositioning. Three counters show actual use — 59.276 h cutting beam on, 59.344 h machine power on, and 11.676 h after the last service run — so the frame still has many shifts ahead before fatigue becomes an issue.
Two sentences introduce the next list, which highlights daily productivity tasks valued by foremen on the shop floor. The numbers inside the list are bold for quick scanning.
Those bullets illustrate how the refurbished unit still competes with brand-new combos in unmanned operation.
Before looking at cycle times, it helps to stack raw parameters in a compact table. Two descriptive sentences lead into the table, and two more follow it to interpret the figures.
| Axis | Stroke | Max speed |
|---|---|---|
| X | 3050 mm | 100 m/min |
| Y | 1600 mm | 100 m/min |
| C (rotation) | 360° cont. | 40 rpm |
| Z (punch)** | 32 mm | synchronised |
The X and Y values confirm that the bed handles Euro-size sheets without reposition. Continuous C-axis rotation allows wheel tooling for scratch-free deburring directly inside the cell.
Shop floor interviews carried out on the German forum CNC-Leute show that operators achieve average machine utilisation of 85 % when the FMC tower is loaded. Compared with stand-alone lasers they report a 20 % shorter path length per part because many contours are produced with a single punching hit rather than a full laser cut.
The next list is introduced by two explanatory sentences and closed by two summary sentences. It explains typical mixed-technology jobs.
Combining these steps saves floor space and material handling, especially for subcontractors that ship lot sizes from 5 to 5000 pieces per month.
Competitors in the European market include the Amada EML-AJ, Prima Power Combi Genius, and Salvagnini S4 + L5 line. While each has its fans, published cycle studies by the German Blech Journal (Issue 04/2023) reveal some measurable differences.
| Model | Laser source | Bed size | Typical kW draw | Tool change time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TruMatic 6000-1600 | CO₂ 3200 W | 3050×1600 | 38 kW | 4 s |
| EML-AJ | Fiber 3000 W | 3000×1500 | 42 kW | 6 s |
| Combi Genius | Fiber 4000 W | 2580×1280 | 44 kW | 8 s |
| Salvagnini S4+L5 | CO₂ 2500 W | 3000×1500 | 40 kW | 7 s |
Two sentences below interpret the table. The TruMatic shows the shortest tool change time and the broadest bed, letting it reach nested utilisation above 88 % on cabinet doors — an edge that often offsets the slightly higher power draw of the CO₂ resonator compared with fiber machines.
Refurbishment was carried out by a TRUMPF-certified facility that replaced all bellows, filters, vacuum pads, and the RF power supply. The resonator mirror set now holds less than 0.8 % reflection loss, measured with a Gentec integrating sphere. Spare parts remain readily available because TRUMPF still lists the Series 6000 in its eShop with over 2 000 SKU numbers active.
Two more sentences frame the next list of recommended daily checks.
Following these checks adds less than 5 minutes to shift changeover yet prevents unplanned downtime.
The machine fits companies that process mild steel up to 8 mm, stainless up to 6 mm, and aluminium alloys up to 5 mm. European subcontractors in enclosure manufacturing report part costs 12 % below their previous laser-only workflow thanks to combined operations.
TRUMPF keeps documentation for at least 10 years after the last machine leaves the catalog. That policy means PLC updates, service manuals, and consumables for Series 6000 are guaranteed until 2030 and likely beyond. Factories therefore avoid software obsolescence, a hidden cost many buyers underestimate.
To conclude, the TruMatic 6000-1600 refurbished offers a balanced mix of punching force, laser cutting accuracy, and automation depth that serves both job shops and OEMs producing control cabinets, lighting housings, or elevator panels in batches from prototype to mass production. Its certified refurbishment ensures predictable uptime while the still-robust CO₂ source delivers competitive speed on coated and rough-surface sheets where fiber beams may reflect.
