The cheapest way to get an enclosed, camera guided laser for small engraving jobs at home. Its bed is too small for signs.
Amazon $349.99
A powerful enclosed diode laser for hobby shops and small sellers who cut a lot of wood and want a big bed. Budget for the air assist pump.
- 40 WLaser power
- 498 x 319 mmWork area
- YesEnclosed
- 600 mm/sSpeed
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- A 40 W diode inside a Class 1 enclosure cuts thick wood with no goggles needed
- Large 498 x 319 mm bed fits signs and batches of small parts
- Automatic focus and a pass through door let it handle long boards
- No camera, so placing designs on scraps takes more care
- The air assist pump is sold separately even though cutting needs it
- At 44 lb it needs a sturdy dedicated table
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Specifications
| Model number | MXD-K101-001 |
|---|---|
| Laser | |
| Type | Diode |
| Optical power | 40 W |
| Electrical input | 275 W |
| Work area | 498 x 319 mm |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s |
| Safety class | Class 1 |
| Features | |
| Enclosed | Yes |
| Camera | No |
| Air assist | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Weight | 44.1 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Released | 2023-10-18 |
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