Featuring linear drives in the x, y and z axes, the FOL-F is engineered to provide 5G acceleration for the entire work envelope, and rapid traverse speeds in excess of 13,000 in./min. Cutting speed on some thin-gauge sheetmetal will be as much as 300 percent faster than possible with a CO2 laser. A single fiberoptic line delivers the beam directly to the cutting head without the use of mirrors in the laser source or in the beam delivery path, eliminating maintenance required for beam alignment and the costs associated with mirror replacement. Wall-plug efficiency is improved, and operating costs are reduced thanks to lower energy consumption and the elimination of the need for laser gas or optics.