Nova Plus 51 Overview
The Thunder Nova Plus 51 gives production-focused businesses more working space than the Nova Plus 35 while keeping the RF CO2 workflow benefits of the Nova Plus platform. Its 1300 x 900mm work area is well suited to larger signage, acrylic fabrication, MDF products, decor panels and batch production. The MaxLaser-supplied configuration in this brief includes an 80W RF metal laser tube, plus touch autofocus, camera-assisted alignment, dual air assist, air pressure monitoring and removable honeycomb and blade beds. For buyers in South Africa, MaxLaser adds installation, training and lifetime support so the machine is matched to your products, workspace and production goals.
RF Metal Tube Capability
The Nova Plus 51 is specified in this MaxLaser brief with an 80W RF metal tube configuration for larger-format production needs. It gives workshops a bigger work area while keeping the Nova Plus RF CO2 workflow benefits.
Nova Plus 51 Key Features
- Larger work area: Gives growing workshops more space for signage, decor, sheet work and batch production.
- RF metal laser tube: Supports detailed engraving and reliable professional CO2 laser workflows.
- Touch autofocus: Helps speed up setup and improve focus consistency across different jobs.
- Camera system: Helps align artwork and material placement before cutting or engraving.
- Dual air assist and air volume meter: Supports cleaner, more controlled processing.
- Removable work beds: Honeycomb and blade-style bed options help match the bed to the material and finish.
Setup Workflow
Touch autofocus, camera-assisted positioning, dual air assist and removable work beds help make larger jobs easier to prepare. The larger 1300 x 900mm bed supports bigger sheet work, batch production and more flexible layouts.
What Can You Create?
- Large acrylic signs and display panels
- MDF decor, wall art and commercial product blanks
- Awards, plaques and personalised business products
- Batch production for gifts, packaging and retail items
- Larger-format cutting and engraving work for growing workshops
Ideal For
- Signage businesses handling larger jobs
- Acrylic fabrication and display production
- Workshops producing decor, panels and batch orders
- Established laser businesses upgrading capacity
- Buyers who need a larger work area with RF CO2 engraving capability
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Thunder Nova Plus 51 |
| Product Type | Large-format RF CO2 laser cutter and engraver |
| Working Area | 1300 x 900 x 225mm |
| Laser Wattage | 80W RF metal tube, MaxLaser-supplied configuration |
| Laser Source | CO2 RF metal tube |
| Machine Size | 1920 x 1502 x 1115mm |
| Max Engraving Speed | Up to 1200mm/s |
| Camera System | Overhead camera included |
| Auto Focus | Touch autofocus system |
| Work Beds | Removable honeycomb and solid metal blade bed |
| Software | LightBurn optional; supports Windows, Mac and Linux |
| Safety | Open cover protection, air assist protection and heat alarm system |
| Warranty | 2 year warranty included; confirm RF tube coverage with MaxLaser |
Financing Available
From R4730 per month over 72 months with R15000 down payment
Selling or repayment price includes:
- 2 year warranty
- Installation & training in South Africa
- Lifetime support
Support From MaxLaser
- Installation and training support in South Africa
- Lifetime support after purchase
- Guidance on machine choice, materials and workflow setup
- Local support for accessories, maintenance and production questions
FAQs
It is suited to larger-format cutting and engraving work, including signage, acrylic fabrication, MDF products, decor panels and batch production.
The Nova Plus 51 offers a larger 1300 x 900mm working area, making it a better fit for bigger sheets, larger signs and higher-volume production workflows.
The MaxLaser brief specifies this Nova Plus 51 package with an 80W RF metal tube. Confirm final configuration with MaxLaser when requesting a quote.
No. This is a CO2 laser machine for suitable non-metal materials. For bare-metal cutting, compare dedicated metal laser cutting machines.
Related Products
- Thunder Nova Plus 35
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See the Thunder Nova Plus 51 in action and compare its larger work area against your real production needs. MaxLaser can help you confirm the right configuration, workflow and support plan before you commit.
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