You channel is really interesting. Thank you for the information you are providing. Can I ask you please, what do you know about Cloudray Max Fiber AirMarket 2? Is it worth the money? Can you suggest any good fiber laser machine in $2000 - 2500 price range. Thank you in advance.
I don't have any machines I've had personal experience with in that price range I'd recommend right now. The tech just isn't that cheap and at those prices manufacturers are usually cutting corners.
Hi Alex, your videos are very informative and when my Fibre arrives i will be joining your master class, if for nothing else but to say thanks. This little machine might be the addition for me to do those small runs, as i am very very new, how would you go about marking then cutting out 3mm bamboo wood using the 2 types of laser heads, is there a setup process you recommend. A c02 is not on the cards due to my limited work area and for the cost of this device it will be a great learning tool.
Sounds good, so glad you're getting value out of the channel. If I planned on marking and then cutting I would be doing the entire project with the LF head. A head swap mid-job would almost certainly mess up your positioning. While the LF beam is thicker than the SF it's still perfectly acceptable for all but the finest detail requirements.
The website states that this can engrave anodized aluminum. Will it engrave to a minimum depth of 0.003 inches in aluminum? I am not running a business so time to get the job done is not a big factor for me, just like to know if the machine can do the job. Thanks!
No, this machine will remove coatings like anodizing or paints/coatings from aluminum but I will not actually ablate aluminum material from the surface. For that you'll need a fiber laser.
Just got the machine and did a photo test image with it. It actually came out pretty good except for some slight banding in some parts. Was researching and it looks like it could be a DPI settings issue? I left mine at 318 but not sure if that's right. Do you know what the correct DPI should be for this machine or any other tips on banding?
If you haven't go check out our episode on photo engraving, there's a part 1 and part 2 and we do use the aufero 1 in it as well as cover all of the concepts needed to make sure you're getting good images.
Hey Alex, If I purchased this diode laser and I have Lightburn already running on a CO2 laser, do I have to buy another copy of LB or can I run it with what I already have?
My family apparel company is looking to laser cut some leather for hat patches I think it is right around 3mm thick would the larger of the 3 diodes work for that?
Is that 2020 and 2040 V slot aluminum extrusions? I have bunch of these from left over projects. Looks like it wouldn't be difficult to slightly increase the work area size without affecting the quality especially the 2040 length.
I'm still learning as the diodes are kinda a new realm for me so I'm not crazy familiar with the measurements or classifications of the rails. Any easy way to tell?
@@LaserEverything Just measurements in metric . 20mm by 20mm , 20mm by 40mm ect . A ruler will do . V-slot T-slot ect . Just different profiles of the slots .
There are some methods online detailing how to mark glass with a diode laser with mixed results. Usually involving some kind of paint that you mark and then remove. I haven't experimented with it personally yet. They certainly aren't designed for that use. If you plan on doing quite a bit of glass I highly recommend a CO2 or UV laser.
This or the Laser Master 2 Pro (depending on your single cut size needs) and the LF module should be an effective combo. Speeds are slower than fiber but I would assume you can do it in one pass and it should be less messy than the fiber if you utilize the air assist. I don't have 5mm cardboard laying around but we got almost all the way through 5mm ply so I'm assuming the cardboard would be easy.
@@LaserEverything ya i was thinking the pro, it would fit the job better (10x10 pc that hets contoured to nest machined parts into) thanks, alwaysappriciate the quick replys and good into! well worth the membership cost IMO!
Was considering the Laser Master 2 Pro S2 SF, but it looks like it uses the same laser head as this and they're both 5W, so now considering this. Would these 2 machines pretty much output the same quality in that case? I understand that the working area for this is 1/2 the size and probably will engrave slower, but output quality wise, am I missing anything?
@@LaserEverything That's great to hear! I bought, it's on the way now. Can't wait to have a play. I'm planning on buying Lightburn for it. I also plan on getting a fiber in the near future. Is there a particular version of LB I need to buy that will work with both or anything I should be aware of or does one version fit all?
No, diodes can't even ablate metal let alone cut them. They can barely mark the surface of the ones shown in this video. I definitely do not recommend this for that use.
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I own one and its amazing …..does what it says and more🇺🇸
It's a dope little laser for sure!
Great review. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure thanks for hanging out!
Can’t believe it costs less than $300. Like dinner for 2 with a reasonable bottle of wine. Might buy one just to learn Lightburn.
That's the spirit!
You channel is really interesting. Thank you for the information you are providing. Can I ask you please, what do you know about Cloudray Max Fiber AirMarket 2? Is it worth the money? Can you suggest any good fiber laser machine in $2000 - 2500 price range. Thank you in advance.
I don't have any machines I've had personal experience with in that price range I'd recommend right now. The tech just isn't that cheap and at those prices manufacturers are usually cutting corners.
have you aver looked into the "Two Trees" line of 20w diode lasers
Hi Alex, your videos are very informative and when my Fibre arrives i will be joining your master class, if for nothing else but to say thanks. This little machine might be the addition for me to do those small runs, as i am very very new, how would you go about marking then cutting out 3mm bamboo wood using the 2 types of laser heads, is there a setup process you recommend. A c02 is not on the cards due to my limited work area and for the cost of this device it will be a great learning tool.
Sounds good, so glad you're getting value out of the channel. If I planned on marking and then cutting I would be doing the entire project with the LF head. A head swap mid-job would almost certainly mess up your positioning. While the LF beam is thicker than the SF it's still perfectly acceptable for all but the finest detail requirements.
@@LaserEverything Thank you very much.
The website states that this can engrave anodized aluminum. Will it engrave to a minimum depth of 0.003 inches in aluminum? I am not running a business so time to get the job done is not a big factor for me, just like to know if the machine can do the job. Thanks!
No, this machine will remove coatings like anodizing or paints/coatings from aluminum but I will not actually ablate aluminum material from the surface. For that you'll need a fiber laser.
Just got the machine and did a photo test image with it. It actually came out pretty good except for some slight banding in some parts. Was researching and it looks like it could be a DPI settings issue? I left mine at 318 but not sure if that's right. Do you know what the correct DPI should be for this machine or any other tips on banding?
If you haven't go check out our episode on photo engraving, there's a part 1 and part 2 and we do use the aufero 1 in it as well as cover all of the concepts needed to make sure you're getting good images.
Hey Alex, If I purchased this diode laser and I have Lightburn already running on a CO2 laser, do I have to buy another copy of LB or can I run it with what I already have?
You can run it with what you already have :)
My family apparel company is looking to laser cut some leather for hat patches I think it is right around 3mm thick would the larger of the 3 diodes work for that?
The LF *should* be able to handle it based on my testing but I have not run that specific job yet so I can't guarantee it.
Is that 2020 and 2040 V slot aluminum extrusions? I have bunch of these from left over projects. Looks like it wouldn't be difficult to slightly increase the work area size without affecting the quality especially the 2040 length.
I'm still learning as the diodes are kinda a new realm for me so I'm not crazy familiar with the measurements or classifications of the rails. Any easy way to tell?
@@LaserEverything Just measurements in metric . 20mm by 20mm , 20mm by 40mm ect . A ruler will do . V-slot T-slot ect . Just different profiles of the slots .
Pretty cool cheap laser. 😎
Dude you should get one it'd be a fun toy for you lol
Can this engrave glass?
There are some methods online detailing how to mark glass with a diode laser with mixed results. Usually involving some kind of paint that you mark and then remove. I haven't experimented with it personally yet. They certainly aren't designed for that use. If you plan on doing quite a bit of glass I highly recommend a CO2 or UV laser.
would this cut 5mm cardboard effectively? ive ben usig my 50W fiber and its ok at 400hz 200speed multiple passes. but flare ups are an ussue
This or the Laser Master 2 Pro (depending on your single cut size needs) and the LF module should be an effective combo. Speeds are slower than fiber but I would assume you can do it in one pass and it should be less messy than the fiber if you utilize the air assist. I don't have 5mm cardboard laying around but we got almost all the way through 5mm ply so I'm assuming the cardboard would be easy.
@@LaserEverything ya i was thinking the pro, it would fit the job better (10x10 pc that hets contoured to nest machined parts into) thanks, alwaysappriciate the quick replys and good into! well worth the membership cost IMO!
@@brianwaayenberg3099 Most appreciated, happy to be of assistance!
What settings did you use for the ennealing effect?
I was between 25 - 100 speed, 80-90 power. Pretty slow.
@@LaserEverything just one pass?
Was considering the Laser Master 2 Pro S2 SF, but it looks like it uses the same laser head as this and they're both 5W, so now considering this. Would these 2 machines pretty much output the same quality in that case? I understand that the working area for this is 1/2 the size and probably will engrave slower, but output quality wise, am I missing anything?
No you understand perfectly 😃 that's what makes it so cool
@@LaserEverything Awesome, thank you! I'm sold :)
@@xparte I legit love it and it's so cheap compared to other types of lasers like fiber and CO2 it's just fun to play with :P
@@LaserEverything That's great to hear! I bought, it's on the way now. Can't wait to have a play.
I'm planning on buying Lightburn for it. I also plan on getting a fiber in the near future. Is there a particular version of LB I need to buy that will work with both or anything I should be aware of or does one version fit all?
Can it cut metal?
No, diodes can't even ablate metal let alone cut them. They can barely mark the surface of the ones shown in this video. I definitely do not recommend this for that use.
@@LaserEverything thanks
@@LaserEverything Wanting to put a logo on a SS knife. Your thoughts?