
Most CNC laser machines in the lower price ranges don’t come with a laser protector on the laser head (another that does is the Ortur Laser Master 2 Pro), which filters the large majority of UV light away to protect your eyes. Significantly worse build quality than the likes of the xTool D1 Pro. Not suited to thicker wood or metal cutting, stick to engraving. In my opinion this is the best diode laser under $1,000, and ideal for fun projects, cutting acrylic or wood, and for starting a small side-hustle on Etsy engraving signs or images, as well as cutting coasters, jewelry, or other fun projects. There’s the Laserbox iOS app for connecting via iPad or similar device.
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The XCS software that comes with the xTool is also really user-friendly, but you can also use it with LightBurn instead. It’s accurate (0.01mm precision, 0.08 x 0.06 mm spot size), reliable with the sturdy frame and steel wheels and rods and protected belts, and safe.
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But, you can buy an extension kit that takes your work area up to an incredible 936 x 432 mm for enormous engravings. You can also read my full xTool D1 Pro laser cutter review. The work area is larger than the Ortur too, but only by around 5%. Here’s some projects I tried it out on: Exhaust fan vent laser cut Thick wood cut and engraving (this wood is around 12.5mm thick) laser cut by the xTool D1 Pro. I bought the higher power 20W version, and it cuts through even 0.5-inch thick wood with ease.

The xTool D1 Pro 10W is the best diode laser in my opinion, slightly outperforming the Ortur Laser Master 3. More expensive than the OLM3 (but better, just).


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The Piranha BM series machines are suitable for cutting thinner metals as well as many light materials, unlike fiber lasers, also for engraving! All our PRO series benches are characterized by reliability, speed and durability that allow your business to operate quickly and with high quality. Large work area, durable construction and high-quality components do from this bench to produce an ideal choice. Metal cutting must always take place with oxygen. CO2 technology is in competition with fiber lasers in terms of both quality and speed, but enables laser processing of sheet metals at a significantly lower price point. The 260W CO2 laser can cut up to 1.5mm carbon steel or wood up to 22mm. The benches are configured to your needs with a CO2 resonator at 150-300W. Piranha BM machines offer an extremely inexpensive way to cut large-format lightweight or sheet metal materials.
