NS-FG Series

The Glorystar NS-FG Series Four-Chuck Tube Laser Cutting Machines are designed for manufacturers processing extremely large-diameter tubes, heavy materials, and demanding fabrication applications where stability, accuracy, and material utilization are critical. Featuring a full-stroke four-chuck architecture, intelligent zero-tail cutting technology, and laser power options from 6 kW to 20 kW, the NS-FG Series helps fabricators process larger workpieces, improve cutting consistency, and maximize material yield in heavy-duty production environments.

About NS-FG Series

The NS-FG Series represents Glorystar’s highest-capacity tube laser platform, combining a full-stroke four-chuck design with advanced material support systems to deliver exceptional stability during the processing of large-diameter tube, pipe, and structural components. The four-chuck architecture provides continuous support throughout the cutting process, helping reduce vibration, minimize material deflection, and maintain cutting accuracy on long and heavy workpieces.

Designed for industrial fabrication environments where material size, weight, and precision directly impact profitability, the NS-FG Series incorporates intelligent zero-tail cutting technology, heavy-duty construction, optional structural profile processing, and scalable automation solutions. Available in laser power configurations from 6 kW to 20 kW, the NS-FG Series is built to support some of the most demanding tube and pipe fabrication requirements in the industry.

Key Features of the NS-FG Series

Full-Stroke Four-Chuck Architecture

  • Four synchronized chucks support material throughout processing
  • Improves stability on long and heavy workpieces
  • Reduces vibration and material deflection

Intelligent Zero-Tail Cutting

  • Maximizes usable tube length
  • Minimizes remnant material
  • Improves overall material utilization

Maximum-Capacity Processing

  • Processes large-diameter tube and pipe
  • Supports heavy material weights
  • Designed for demanding fabrication applications

Precision Material Support

  • Servo-controlled support systems adjust throughout processing
  • Reduce material sagging and movement
  • Improves cutting consistency and accuracy

Advanced Fabrication Capability

  • Processes tube, pipe, and structural profiles
  • Optional support for angle, channel, and I-beam sections
  • Optional bevel cutting capability available

Benefits of Choosing NS-FG Series

Improve Cutting Stability

  • Reduce material movement during processing
  • Improve consistency on long workpieces
  • Maintain accuracy on heavy materials

Maximize Material Utilization

  • Reduce remnant material
  • Increase usable tube yield
  • Improve return on material investment

Process Larger and Heavier Materials

  • Accommodate demanding fabrication requirements
  • Support large-diameter applications
  • Handle substantial material weights

Reduce Secondary Operations

  • Optional bevel cutting capability
  • Support weld-preparation applications
  • Streamline fabrication workflows

Support Complex Industrial Projects

  • Process a wide range of tube and profile types
  • Adapt to changing project requirements
  • Expand manufacturing capabilities

NS-FG Series Specifications

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NS-56FG

NS-6056FG

NS-9056FG

NS-12056FG

Max Auto Loading Length

mm

<6500

<9200

<13200

ft

<21.3

<30.2

<43.3

Max Manual Loading Length

mm

<7600

<10300

<14100

ft

<24.9

<33.8

<46.3

Round Tube

mm

50 – 550

in

2.0 – 21.7

Square Tube

mm

50 – 400

in

2.0 – 15.7

Laser Power

kW

6 / 12 / 20

Repeat Positioning Accuracy

mm

≤0.05

in

≤0.002

Positioning Accuracy

mm

≤0.1

in

≤0.004

Max Positioning Speed

m/min

50

ft/min

164

Max Acceleration

G

0.3

Max Chuck Speed

RPM

30

Max Single Pipe Weight

kg

≤1800

lb

≤3968

Bevel Cutting Capacity

Optional: ±45°

 

 

NS-12069FG

NS-12074FG

NS-12086FG

Max Auto Loading Length

mm

<12500

ft

<41.0

Max Manual Loading Length

mm

<15000

ft

<49.2

Round Tube

mm

100 – 680

100 – 730

100 – 860

in

3.9 – 26.8

3.9 – 28.7

3.9 – 33.9

Square Tube

mm

100 – 480

100 – 500

100 – 600

in

3.9 – 18.9

3.9 – 19.7

3.9 – 23.6

Laser Power

kW

6 / 12 / 20

Repeat Positioning Accuracy

mm

≤0.05

in

≤0.002

Positioning Accuracy

mm

≤0.1

in

≤0.004

Max Positioning Speed

m/min

40

ft/min

157.5

Max Acceleration

G

0.3

Max Chuck Speed

RPM

20

Max Single Pipe Weight

kg

≤2500

≤3000

lb

≤5512

≤6614

Bevel Cutting Capacity

Optional: ±45°

NS-FG Series FAQ's

A:  A four-chuck tube laser provides additional support throughout the cutting process, helping improve stability, accuracy, and material utilization when processing large, heavy, or long workpieces.

Advantages of a four-chuck design include:

  • Reduced tube movement and vibration during cutting 
  • Improved support for large-diameter and heavy materials 
  • Greater cutting stability across the entire workpiece 
  • Enhanced accuracy on demanding fabrication applications 
  • Improved material utilization through zero-tail processing 

Manufacturers processing oversized tube, structural sections, and heavy-wall pipe often benefit from the additional support and control provided by a four-chuck architecture.

A:  The NS-FG Series is designed to process a wide range of tube, pipe, and structural materials used in heavy fabrication and industrial manufacturing.

Supported materials and profiles include:

  • Round tube 
  • Square tube 
  • Rectangular tube 
  • Pipe 

Optional processing capabilities include:

  • Angle iron 
  • Channel 
  • I-beam profiles 

Profile processing capabilities vary by model and configuration.

The combination of large capacity and optional structural profile processing allows manufacturers to consolidate more fabrication work onto a single machine platform.

A:  The NS-FG Series is designed for manufacturers processing large materials, heavy components, and complex fabrication projects.

Common industries include:

  • Structural steel fabrication 
  • Steel service centers
  • Energy and utility infrastructure 
  • Oil and gas 
  • Shipbuilding and offshore fabrication 
  • Construction equipment manufacturing 
  • Agricultural equipment manufacturing 
  • Industrial equipment manufacturing 
  • Mechanical contracting 
  • Process piping 
  • OEM and contract manufacturing 

Common applications include:

  • Large-diameter tube processing 
  • Pipe laser cutting 
  • Structural tube fabrication 
  • Heavy equipment fabrication 
  • Welded assemblies 
  • Industrial support structures 
  • Energy infrastructure components 
  • Marine fabrication projects 

The NS-FG Series is particularly valuable for manufacturers where material size, weight, accuracy, and utilization directly impact production efficiency and profitability.

A:  Intelligent zero-tail cutting is a material utilization technology that allows the NS-FG Series to process nearly the entire length of a tube while minimizing leftover remnant material.

Many tube laser systems utilize short-tail processing, which significantly reduces material waste but still leaves a small section of unprocessed material at the end of the tube. The NS-FG Series utilizes a movable chuck system and full-stroke four-chuck architecture to support intelligent zero-tail cutting, allowing more of the tube to be converted into usable parts.

Benefits of intelligent zero-tail cutting include:

  • Maximized usable tube length 
  • Reduced remnant material 
  • Improved material utilization 
  • Lower raw material waste 
  • Increased yield from expensive tube and pipe stock 

These advantages can be especially valuable when processing large-diameter, heavy-wall, or high-cost materials.

A:  All NS-FG models utilize Glorystar’s four-chuck architecture, intelligent zero-tail cutting technology, and heavy-duty processing platform. The primary differences involve material capacity, workpiece size, and weight-handling capability.

NS-56FG – Best Suited For:

  • Large industrial tube processing
  • Structural fabrication projects
  • Heavy fabrication applications
  • Manufacturers entering the large-capacity tube market

NS-69FG – Best Suited For:

  • Large-diameter pipe applications
  • Process piping systems
  • Energy infrastructure projects
  • Heavy structural fabrication

NS-74FG – Best Suited For:

  • Oversized tube and pipe processing
  • Shipbuilding and offshore fabrication
  • Large structural applications
  • Heavy industrial manufacturing

NS-86FG – Best Suited For:

  • Maximum-diameter tube processing
  • Extremely heavy workpieces
  • Specialized industrial projects
  • Applications requiring the largest cutting envelope available

Bramac Machinery can help evaluate material sizes, production requirements, and future growth plans to determine the most appropriate NS-FG configuration for your operation.