ULS ULTRA R5000 vs ULS ULTRA X6000
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 150 W | 300 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 813 × 610 mm | 914 × 610 mm |
| Max Speed | 304,800 mm/min | 457,200 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | No |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $48,000 | $75,000 |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Weight | 181 kg | 250 kg |
Pros & Cons
ULS ULTRA R5000
What we like
- Multi-Wave Hybrid™ option combines CO2 and fiber into a single coaxial beam for composite materials
- Precision Material Independent Autofocus standard
- Optional 300W fiber laser configuration enables true bare-metal marking
- Rapid Reconfiguration™ tool-free CO2 laser source swaps
- Optional Class 4 Conversion Module enables pass-through processing of oversized material
Watch out for
- Quote-only pricing — ULTRA series sits well above the VLS/PLS lineup in cost
- Camera vision, touchscreen, and SuperSpeed™ are optional configuration add-ons, not standard
- Heavy at 400 lbs (181kg)
- Requires a dedicated Windows PC unless the optional touchscreen panel is configured
- Published raster speed requires the optional SuperSpeed™ configuration to achieve
ULS ULTRA X6000
What we like
- Multi-Wave Hybrid™ can combine up to three laser wavelengths into one coaxial beam
- Built-in 21" touchscreen control panel — no dedicated PC required
- Camera registration included standard (optional add-on on the R-series)
- Precision Material Independent Autofocus with ±63.5µm repeatability
- Optional Fire Suppression Assistance Module and Class 4 Conversion Module for pass-through
Watch out for
- Quote-only pricing — likely ULS's most expensive platform by a wide margin
- Heaviest current ULS platform at 550 lbs (250kg)
- Maximum raster throughput requires the optional SuperSpeed™ configuration
- Smaller work area than the ULTRA R9000 (36"×24" vs. 48"×24")
- Overkill for simple engraving — designed for complex multi-material production
Compatible Materials
ULS ULTRA R5000
WoodAcrylicLeatherPaperplasticFabricGlassStonecoated metalsMetal EngravingAnodized Aluminum
ULS ULTRA X6000
WoodAcrylicLeatherPaperplasticFabricGlassStonecoated metalsMetal EngravingAnodized Aluminum
The ULS ULTRA R5000 costs $48,000 (36% less) than the ULS ULTRA X6000, which is priced at $75,000.
The ULS ULTRA X6000 has 50% more optical power (300W vs 150W).
The ULS ULTRA X6000 offers a 11% larger work area (914 × 610 mm vs 813 × 610 mm).
The ULS ULTRA X6000 has a 33% higher maximum speed (457,200 mm/min vs 304,800 mm/min).
Feature-wise, ULS ULTRA X6000 includes a camera, while ULS ULTRA R5000 does not.