I know this is an old video. But I recently purchased this product. And I have been watching videos. I seen in Lightburn that there is an option in tools to do a burn test grid. So by doing that on the material. You can dial in the setting quicker instead of doing test runs and making adjustments over and over. This grid would give you a good base line to start and tweak it from there. Am I right? Just wanted to bring this up to save people from using up a lot of material trying to get a good result. Thank you for posting this video, by the way.
@@mpcreviews Okay, you've had the laser for 6 months. How's it going? I ask because I have it sitting in my "cart" on amazon as we speak. Just wanted to hear from a real person who has and uses it. -Thanks
I bought this Laser this my second laser, the 1st was an Ortur laser master one! It worked well. I paid $479.00 with the air assist. I am very happy with this laser. I can cut 1/4 Baltic Birch plywood at 280 mm @ 100 percent power. Very clean cuts. And very little over burn if any at all. So far I am very happy with this laser. I will say I was cheap and bought a cookie cooling rack rather than by the honey comb rack. It does have to be a good rack.😁🛫and what man does not like a good rack?
@@mpcreviews this is a great example. I ran a simple circle monogram on 1/4 inch Birch Plywood. At 260/100 it took 6 passes and then I still had to cut through the last mm
@robindaughrity-hatcher6243 are you using air assist? You should be able to cut through 1/4" very easily. If not cut your speed down a bit. I just went out and tested it and it took me two passes at 120 mm/m and 100% power.
@@mpcreviews yes sir, the air assist is from longer as well. The piece currently on the honeycomb has been through 2 passes @ 260 and 2 @ 110 and it still hasn't cut through. At this point details are lost but I will try the 120 mm/m.
Nice!! It's a clear and well done video!! May i ask you if is it possible to move the laser by hand as you have done? I will make a review too of this laser and the possibility to decide where's the 0,0 (X, Y) coordinates is very useful and handy, if i will not destroy something! This is why i ask you !!! Thanks in advance for your answer and a big Ciao from Italy, Alberto.
@@mpcreviews Thank you so much for your answer, this Is very useful too!! I will try soon, a big ciao from Italy and thanks for your support to me!! Alberto
Is the difference between this and the 5W version simply the power and time it takes to cut? I mean if I'm looking for cutting 5mm acrylic would the 5W version create smooth edges? In the video the edges looked a bit charred and rough but maybe it's just cosmetic, and a brush up would clean them up. I'm looking for using this for cutting flight simulation panels which would require rectangular cuts with rounded corners and ideally a bevelled finish. Maybe asking too much, but I'd welcome your thoughts on this.
Yes it is the power of the laser and the time it takes to cut items. I do not think the 5w would do the job. Longer just released their 20w. May be worth upgrading to that one instead of the 5w or 10w. I think most people would say they wish they got the more powerful laser. Just my opinion. Another option would be a 20W ATEZR. I did a review on it also. My favorite laser for sure.
Are you able to hook up a rotary attachment to this laser for cups? Also I was wondering how forgiving the focus range is some Cups have dips I'd like to try to do some full raps on them
hi, i need to make stainless steel labels. the material is .5 mm thick, it should be cut out after the engraving. does it work with this machine? performance? Thanks for your response.
I've been having a dickens of a time getting my Ray5 10w to cut through acrylic without serious melting and bubbling. It works better on black, of course, but I can't get it to do clear at all. What speed/power/passes settings are working best for you?
Hello, I am looking for a hobby laser engraving machine to engrave photos on acrylic can that be done with this machine ? Or do you have a recommendation, groetjes Karin
Yes this laser will work. But for the price I would suggest the xTool D1. Either the 20w or 10w would work. This one here: www.xtool.com/products/portable-diode-laserbox-d1-for-laser-engraving-laser-cutting-10w?ref=MPC&variant=44085765112047
I know this is an old video. But I recently purchased this product. And I have been watching videos.
I seen in Lightburn that there is an option in tools to do a burn test grid.
So by doing that on the material. You can dial in the setting quicker instead of doing test runs and making adjustments over and over.
This grid would give you a good base line to start and tweak it from there.
Am I right?
Just wanted to bring this up to save people from using up a lot of material trying to get a good result.
Thank you for posting this video, by the way.
Yes, I use a test grid on most of my lasers when I get them
Just got this one after K4. Reviews and tests look perfect.
I hope you enjoy it!
@@mpcreviews Okay, you've had the laser for 6 months. How's it going? I ask because I have it sitting in my "cart" on amazon as we speak. Just wanted to hear from a real person who has and uses it.
-Thanks
I bought this Laser this my second laser, the 1st was an Ortur laser master one! It worked well.
I paid $479.00 with the air assist. I am very happy with this laser. I can cut 1/4 Baltic Birch plywood at 280 mm @ 100 percent power.
Very clean cuts. And very little over burn if any at all. So far I am very happy with this laser. I will say I was cheap and bought a cookie cooling rack rather than by the honey comb rack. It does have to be a good rack.😁🛫and what man does not like a good rack?
This is one of my favorite lasers. I am currently reviewing the 20W upgrade for it. Hey a nice rack never hurts....for lasers anyway.
@@mpcreviews this is a great example. I ran a simple circle monogram on 1/4 inch Birch Plywood. At 260/100 it took 6 passes and then I still had to cut through the last mm
@robindaughrity-hatcher6243 are you using air assist? You should be able to cut through 1/4" very easily. If not cut your speed down a bit. I just went out and tested it and it took me two passes at 120 mm/m and 100% power.
@@mpcreviews yes sir, the air assist is from longer as well. The piece currently on the honeycomb has been through 2 passes @ 260 and 2 @ 110 and it still hasn't cut through. At this point details are lost but I will try the 120 mm/m.
Are you using lightburn of LaserGRBL?
thanks for the video. I put mine together yesterday
Glad it helped. Did you get the 10w? It's pretty good.
@@mpcreviews I did
I will buy this one, in the future
They just put out a 20w one also.
This is great information. Thank you for the review. I love your work
Thanks for watching!
Nice!! It's a clear and well done video!! May i ask you if is it possible to move the laser by hand as you have done? I will make a review too of this laser and the possibility to decide where's the 0,0 (X, Y) coordinates is very useful and handy, if i will not destroy something! This is why i ask you !!! Thanks in advance for your answer and a big Ciao from Italy, Alberto.
I place it by hand all the time. Really doesn't damage anything.
@@mpcreviews Thank you so much for your answer, this Is very useful too!! I will try soon, a big ciao from Italy and thanks for your support to me!! Alberto
I would buy the air assist upgrade. Also do you know if I’m able to upgrade my laser to a stronger one. I believe mine is the 5 or 10watt laser
Yes you can. I did a video on it here ruclips.net/video/xofDBlhqcUo/видео.html
I can’t get mine to cut through anything at speeds 11.4-100 and 100 power? What could be wrong??
I would try to update the firmware. I had that issue and the new firmware fixed it.
How you transfer the design? What kind of software do I need.
Not sure what you mean. If you have an SVG of PNG you can imp[ort those into LaserGRBL of Lightburn.
Just bought one whats the best speed and power for 1/4 wood
Anywhere between 120 mm/min and 180 mm/min with 100% power should work
Is the difference between this and the 5W version simply the power and time it takes to cut? I mean if I'm looking for cutting 5mm acrylic would the 5W version create smooth edges? In the video the edges looked a bit charred and rough but maybe it's just cosmetic, and a brush up would clean them up. I'm looking for using this for cutting flight simulation panels which would require rectangular cuts with rounded corners and ideally a bevelled finish. Maybe asking too much, but I'd welcome your thoughts on this.
Yes it is the power of the laser and the time it takes to cut items. I do not think the 5w would do the job. Longer just released their 20w. May be worth upgrading to that one instead of the 5w or 10w. I think most people would say they wish they got the more powerful laser. Just my opinion. Another option would be a 20W ATEZR. I did a review on it also. My favorite laser for sure.
Are you able to hook up a rotary attachment to this laser for cups? Also I was wondering how forgiving the focus range is some Cups have dips I'd like to try to do some full raps on them
Yes you can hook up a rotary. I'm not sure how forgiving the focus would be for the rotary though. Sorry.
hi, i need to make stainless steel labels. the material is .5 mm thick, it should be cut out after the engraving. does it work with this machine? performance? Thanks for your response.
No this laser is not powerful enough to cut metal.
I've been having a dickens of a time getting my Ray5 10w to cut through acrylic without serious melting and bubbling. It works better on black, of course, but I can't get it to do clear at all. What speed/power/passes settings are working best for you?
You can't cut clear acrylic with a diode laser, you need a CO2 laser.
@ziplock9000 is correct. A diode laser cannot cut clear acrylic. It can also have issues with other colors such as yellow,
Hello, I am looking for a hobby laser engraving machine to engrave photos on acrylic can that be done with this machine ? Or do you have a recommendation, groetjes Karin
Yes this laser will work. But for the price I would suggest the xTool D1. Either the 20w or 10w would work. This one here: www.xtool.com/products/portable-diode-laserbox-d1-for-laser-engraving-laser-cutting-10w?ref=MPC&variant=44085765112047
does it require Win 10 to operate?
Not sure. I had windows 11 on mine.
You live in Gaffney, SC?
Yes.
One hand? Nope you used two.
Fair enough.
Its a piece of cr...
Thanks for your opinion. Certainly not for everyone.
Whats not good ?