Export to Germany
CNC Laser, Plasma & Welding Machines for Germany — Shipped from India
Export documentation, installation and warranty support built around Germany's ports, power supply and manufacturing sectors.
400 V 3-phase · 50 HzEUR (Euro)Port of Hamburg
RA Machine is the CNC machine division of R.A. Auto Engineering Works, an engineering company in Kolkata, India, founded in 1989 and building machines since 2008. We make CNC laser and plasma cutting machines, MIG, TIG, MMA and submerged arc welding machines, and cobot and robotic welding systems, and supply them across India and abroad. We are GST registered, hold an Import Export Code for export, and have supplied Indian Railways since 2022 as a preferred vendor for certain safety-critical items. This page covers export details specific to Germany: manufacturing sectors we serve, shipping terms, power compatibility and the machines we supply there. More about RA Machine
Machines ship by sea to Port of Hamburg, Port of Bremerhaven; urgent spares and small consignments travel by air to Frankfurt Airport, Munich Airport. Quotations are issued in US dollars as our standard export currency; buyers may request a euro-indicative figure for internal budgeting, though the binding invoice remains in US dollars.
At a glance
- 400 V 3-phase
- Voltage
- 50 Hz
- Frequency
- EUR (Euro)
- Currency
- Port of Hamburg, Port of Bremerhaven
- Sea ports
- 8–10 weeks
- Lead time
Why India
Documented quality
Pricing meaningfully below Trumpf, Bystronic and TRUMPF-adjacent German brands gives cost-conscious Mittelstand workshops a credible second-machine option without stepping down to unbranded Chinese equipment.
Competitive pricing
Specifications, conformity requirements and documentation scope are agreed in writing at the quotation stage, before production begins, so German buyers are not left chasing paperwork after the order.
Responsive support
India's IEC-registered exporter status and established trade relationship with the EU support a smooth, well-precedented import process for German buyers.
Logistics & trade ties
Remote diagnostics scheduling works comfortably across the 4.5-hour time difference from India, allowing same-working-day support for most issues.
Sectors
Germany's demand for cutting and welding capacity concentrates in a handful of manufacturing sectors, most visibly around Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg and Munich, Bavaria.
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Quotation
Share your material, thickness, bed size or welding requirement and we issue a formal quotation.
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Production
Your machine is assembled, wired and run through factory acceptance checks at our works in India.
- 3
Inspection & freight
A live pre-shipment video inspection precedes export packing and sea freight from Kolkata or Haldia.
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Installation
Remote, video-guided commissioning is followed by an on-site engineer visit for final alignment and checks.
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Training
Operators are trained on safe operation, maintenance and the nesting or welding-program software.
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Warranty & support
Core systems are covered from commissioning, backed by remote diagnostics and stocked wear spares.
Shipping & terms
Cutting and welding machine demand in Germany
Germany is home to Europe's largest metalworking and machine-building sector, and also to Trumpf and Bystronic-class premium fiber laser manufacturers, which makes it a sophisticated but demanding market. German buyers rarely need to be convinced of the value of fiber laser cutting — they need to be convinced that a non-domestic brand meets the engineering and documentation standards they are used to.
The German Mittelstand — small and mid-sized specialised manufacturers spread across Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria and North Rhine-Westphalia — represents the realistic opportunity for Indian suppliers: workshops seeking a second or third machine at a lower capital cost than another premium German-branded unit, provided documentation, CE conformity and after-sales support are unambiguous.
Shipping terms and logistics
Sea freight from Kolkata or Haldia to Hamburg typically routes via the Suez Canal with an indicative transit of 25–32 days. CIF delivery to Hamburg or Bremerhaven is available alongside standard FOB Kolkata or Delhi terms, and air freight can be arranged for urgent spares. Standard export terms are FOB Kolkata or Delhi / CIF.
Warranty, spares and remote support
Machines carry a 12-month warranty on core systems, backed by remote diagnostic support typically within 4 working hours and stocked wear spares — nozzles, lenses, torch consumables, contact tips and drive rollers — for prompt air-freight dispatch to Germany. Customised extended warranty available on request.
Export orders are quoted on FOB Kolkata or Delhi / CIF terms, with 70% advance with confirmed order, 30% before shipment.
Currency and regulatory notes
Quotations are issued in US dollars as our standard export currency; buyers may request a euro-indicative figure for internal budgeting, though the binding invoice remains in US dollars.
CE marking and a complete technical construction file are mandatory for machinery placed on the German and wider EU market, and we confirm the marking and documentation route for each order at the quotation stage, before production begins; buyers should also confirm any additional Betriebssicherheitsverordnung workplace safety requirements applicable to their specific installation with their own safety officer.
Same region
Other Europe markets
RA Machine also supplies and supports machines across Europe.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions — exporting to Germany
How do we request a quotation for delivery to Germany?
Send your required cutting or welding specification through our enquiry form and we will issue a US-dollar quotation with FOB Kolkata or Delhi and CIF options to Hamburg or Bremerhaven, along with confirmed lead time and the conformity documentation scope agreed for your order.
What Incoterms and shipping route apply to Germany?
We ship FOB Kolkata or Delhi as standard with CIF available to Hamburg. Sea freight routes via the Suez Canal with an indicative transit of 25 to 32 days, confirmed at the time of vessel booking.
What certification do machines need for Germany?
CE marking and a technical construction file covering the Machinery Directive and relevant EMC and low-voltage requirements are mandatory for machinery placed on the EU market. We confirm the marking and documentation for your specific order at the quotation stage, before production begins.
Will the machine run on standard German industrial power?
Our machines can be configured for 400 V 3-phase 50 Hz supply, the standard across German industrial facilities, so no additional transformer is required.
How is installation and operator training carried out in Germany?
We begin with remote video commissioning by our engineering team, followed by an on-site engineer visit for final calibration, safety verification and hands-on operator training scheduled around your production plan.
What warranty and spares support do you provide?
Every machine carries a 12-month warranty on the laser or welding power source, drive and control system, with wear spares such as nozzles, lenses and torch consumables stocked for rapid air-freight dispatch to Germany.
What are your payment terms?
Standard terms are 30 percent advance with the purchase order and 70 percent against pre-shipment inspection video and shipping documents, settled by wire transfer in US dollars.
What is the typical lead time from order to shipment?
Production lead time is typically 6 to 8 weeks from confirmed order and specification, with an exact shipping date confirmed once the vessel is booked.
Request an export quotation
Send your cutting or welding requirement and we will issue a formal quotation with FOB Kolkata and CIF options to your nearest port.
Thank you — your export enquiry has been sent.
Our export desk will get back to you about shipping to Germany, usually within one working day.