Why manufacturer-specific capability matters
Two machines with the same headline wattage can publish different material limits because source architecture, optical design, presets, wire feeding, cooling, joint assumptions and testing methods differ. That is why LaserWeldFit stores capability by model and material instead of pretending one universal chart applies to every machine.
How to use this in a buying decision
Choose the thickest material you weld routinely, not the rare “maybe someday” job. A machine that barely publishes your maximum may be less attractive than one with more headroom, but more headroom can also mean higher price, electrical requirements or less portability. Use the result as a shortlist, then confirm your exact alloy, joint, fit-up and process with the manufacturer.