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Thanks :) Fiber lasers don't work on wood and they can only engrave acrylic. They can only cut metals mostly. If you want to cut and engrave wood, and dark acrylic watch this video: ruclips.net/video/80npxLiUVoA/видео.html
@@23lkjdfjsdlfj works bery well on copper. Check my video of the smaller 20W ComMarker B4, I think I engraved some copper with it too. The MOPA will do even better.
Great review! I'm looking at this laser for a few projects, one of them being 1-off PCB stencils. How did you find the experiment you did on the Stainless steel? Do you think this would be usable as a stencil?
This is very interesting for me. Instant subscriber. Would this work on flagstone or slate? Edit: How to know the wattage needed when buying a laser like this? Is there something the 60W can do that the 30W cannot? And what is the 100W needed for?
Hi, thanks for subscribing! It works great on slat stone. Even better than diode lasers. The lower the power, the slower it will be at deep engraving and generally it can't engrave as deep as more powerful version. For 30W I would say it is good to enrave up to 0.5mm deep, the 60W works up to 1mm or even 1.5mm deep, I haven't had 100W yet to test what it can do. But a 100W could struggle with very delicate materials that require low power. 60W is a great balance overall, depending on what you want to engrave. You can watch my video of the 20W Commarker B4 (non MOPA) you will get a feel what can 20W do. ruclips.net/video/LvUuUONVthE/видео.html
@@JTMakesIt Thank you for replying to this. A followup question, would it be correct to assume that a 30W laser is capable at doing the same as a 60W laser just using more passes and more time?
@@OrjanB yes, with an exception of very very deep engravings. And if you want to have a lens with bigger working area, more power is handy as otherwise beam gets less effective. Otherwise it can do the same things.
@@JTMakesIt what about deformation for thin sheets? I mostly deal with thin sheets of silver and gold(copper too) when making jewelry, one more question, how much of the silver or gold will evaporate on cutting? both silver and gold have a high melting point so will the laser just melt them so that they are retrievable or will they evaporate? thanks in advance, this has been bugging me for a while.
@@aarongebrehiwot6391 The deformation can be avoided by adjusting the cutting parameters - like what I did when cutting stainless steel. Cutting silver will produce tiny dust particles that are theoretically retrievable. A lot of people use fiber lasers like this one just for making gold and silver jewelry. These are the best machines for this job.
Great video, thank you! I’m trying to check with Commark but having some communication difficulties - does this have a separate AC-DC power supply? I’ll be moving back and forth between 220v & 110v countries and need to figure out if I can just get a spare PSU for the other voltage.
Thanks for watching! Glad to help. Inside there is a separate power supply which has a red 110/220V selector switch on it, so you only need to flick the switch when moving abroad. No need for the second power supply.
@@ganeshmahajan1985 fiber is more widely used and has more info online on how to use it. Great for deep metal engraving I haven't used UV laser yet, but it can do only shallow engravings.
@@ganeshmahajan1985 if you want to support this channel, you can buy through the link in description and use my discount code to save some money. This way you can show support without any extra cost to you.
So I’m curious. I’d like one of these machines but it’s definitely expensive. I’m aware it’s cheap for what it is though but expensive for my needs/wants. What’s the learning curve to this though. Will it be similar to when I bought my first 3d printer. Learning the software, and limitations of the machine or will it be more difficult or easier then something like that. Just curious what your thoughts are on it.
@@redman2751 hi, standard fiber laser has one parameter more (frequency). It takes some experimentation so you get used to what certain settings do. MOPA has a bigger learning curve than standard fiber since it has another parameter (pulse width). It takes even more experimentation to get a feel for the settings. But it is not difficult, it just takes more time. But at the end it is very rewarding and you can do a lot with it. The main difference from 3D printers is that laser engraving effect can be very material dependent and it takes some test engravings to dial the settings on new materials.
@@JTMakesItso maybe similar to testing feeds and speeds on a cnc mill? Once you have good references is it pretty easy to grab a known material and pretty accurately get a finished product once you’ve determined your settings previously?
Deep engraving performance, speed on deeper engravings and most of all you loose usable power with larger lenses. You can't make aggressive engravings(material removal) or engravings on more demanding materials on bigger lenses because you loose power density with larger lenses (laser spot becomes bigger and you don't have enough power to vaporize the material)
@@JTMakesIt Thanks for the response. I am a novice laser engraver, and would do small projects and tumblers. I am trying to see if I should go for 60W fiber or get an xtool or laserpecker 5 with dual 20w fiber/diod. I would like to cut acrylic, but not primarily.
@@mlim82480 If you want to cut acrylic (but not transparent or white) too you need dual laser source (xtool F1 ultra). I have reviewed it too. I have reviewed a ton of laser engravers on my channel. You can watch my other videos to get a feel of what a certain type of machine can do. I also did a dedicated video on tumblers.
@@JTMakesIt I don't have much space, I may go with the XTool Ultra or LaserPecker 5 for the dual laser, I don't like that it doesn't have air assist for burning wood. I guess 20W is plenty of power. I also can't justify spending 4K+ on something that has 1yr warranty. The ComMarker comes with 2 years.
JT, amazing video thank you. Will a 110v or 220v work in a US house outlet or a dryer outlet and if you use 220v will that make the laser more powerful?
@@SleekMouse you can buy the machine for 110V and 220V voltage. Check the link in the description. You need the correct version otherwise it will break.
@@JTMakesIt Hi! Like your review! Could you please tell if you experienced overheating problems with this machine? I have read some reviews on their official site,some people complaining thei machine is shutting off due to overheating,and no one from Commarker answers. Thanks! Keep up the good work!
Get it here:
Official store: bit.ly/3JbPEJx
Use my discount code "jtmakesit" for additional 2% off (100$).
Amazon: amzn.to/4anV2oO
Aliexpress: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dm9kbqh
(Affiliate links, I get a small commission which supports my channel at no extra cost to you. This helps me to make reviews like this for you free of charge! It takes one month of my free time to make a review video like this)
Because copper is effective in etching pcb boards
i love the quality of you videos, thank you so much!
@@kuerbis27 thank you for watching:)
Amazing!!!Thanks for sharing this machine.
My next laser! Thanks for such a great product video.
Thank you for watching :)
Awesome video! Thanks for taking the time to share....new sub here!
Thank you! You're awesome!
Hey JT, I'm also JT and I subscribed.
Nice to meet you JT! JT
@@JTMakesIt does this require a water chiller?
@@justinthompson7407 no extra equipment needed
It's amazing!😮
Hi loving the videos. Can the machine be used for wooden and acrylic work, especially in the cutting aspects.
Thanks :) Fiber lasers don't work on wood and they can only engrave acrylic. They can only cut metals mostly. If you want to cut and engrave wood, and dark acrylic watch this video: ruclips.net/video/80npxLiUVoA/видео.html
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The only test that interests me is copper.
@@23lkjdfjsdlfj works bery well on copper. Check my video of the smaller 20W ComMarker B4, I think I engraved some copper with it too. The MOPA will do even better.
Great video! Could it engrave deep into gold?
Yes it can engrave and cut any type of metal
Great review! I'm looking at this laser for a few projects, one of them being 1-off PCB stencils. How did you find the experiment you did on the Stainless steel? Do you think this would be usable as a stencil?
Yes it is totally usable for making stencils. You just need to find the best settings so you don't overheat the metal too much.
This is very interesting for me. Instant subscriber. Would this work on flagstone or slate?
Edit: How to know the wattage needed when buying a laser like this? Is there something the 60W can do that the 30W cannot? And what is the 100W needed for?
Hi, thanks for subscribing! It works great on slat stone. Even better than diode lasers. The lower the power, the slower it will be at deep engraving and generally it can't engrave as deep as more powerful version. For 30W I would say it is good to enrave up to 0.5mm deep, the 60W works up to 1mm or even 1.5mm deep, I haven't had 100W yet to test what it can do. But a 100W could struggle with very delicate materials that require low power. 60W is a great balance overall, depending on what you want to engrave. You can watch my video of the 20W Commarker B4 (non MOPA) you will get a feel what can 20W do.
ruclips.net/video/LvUuUONVthE/видео.html
@@JTMakesIt Thank you for replying to this. A followup question, would it be correct to assume that a 30W laser is capable at doing the same as a 60W laser just using more passes and more time?
@@OrjanB yes, with an exception of very very deep engravings. And if you want to have a lens with bigger working area, more power is handy as otherwise beam gets less effective. Otherwise it can do the same things.
amazing video, I would love to see you use this machine on sterling silver(Jewelry making), if you ever have the time, please do it.
Have not tested it on silver yet, but fiber lasers work wonders on silver. It should be able to cut it easily and engrave deep or completely black.
@@JTMakesIt what about deformation for thin sheets? I mostly deal with thin sheets of silver and gold(copper too) when making jewelry, one more question, how much of the silver or gold will evaporate on cutting? both silver and gold have a high melting point so will the laser just melt them so that they are retrievable or will they evaporate? thanks in advance, this has been bugging me for a while.
@@aarongebrehiwot6391 The deformation can be avoided by adjusting the cutting parameters - like what I did when cutting stainless steel. Cutting silver will produce tiny dust particles that are theoretically retrievable. A lot of people use fiber lasers like this one just for making gold and silver jewelry. These are the best machines for this job.
thanks for this video!
where can I find the testing files?
Link in description to my written review on my website hobbylasercutters.com. You will find a download link in the article.
Great video, thank you! I’m trying to check with Commark but having some communication difficulties - does this have a separate AC-DC power supply? I’ll be moving back and forth between 220v & 110v countries and need to figure out if I can just get a spare PSU for the other voltage.
Thanks for watching! Glad to help. Inside there is a separate power supply which has a red 110/220V selector switch on it, so you only need to flick the switch when moving abroad. No need for the second power supply.
Awesome video! The pig doesn't look that great. Is it possible to make it smoother?
Yes, you can set a higher number of passes with lower power to get a smoother engraving
what is lifespan of that laser? When do we need to change it ?
@@ganeshmahajan1985 fiber lasers have incredible lifespan. 100k working hours promised
@@JTMakesIt Thanks 🤩 which is better for beginner fiber or UV?
@@ganeshmahajan1985 fiber is more widely used and has more info online on how to use it. Great for deep metal engraving I haven't used UV laser yet, but it can do only shallow engravings.
@@JTMakesIt Thanks a lot Sir, I thinking to order 50watt MOPA fiber laser. Soon will have it.
@@ganeshmahajan1985 if you want to support this channel, you can buy through the link in description and use my discount code to save some money. This way you can show support without any extra cost to you.
Do you have a link to some of your settings, like the cleaning rust off tools?
@@Frightknight28 check the video description
@@JTMakesIt Found it! Guess I need to go back to reading 101. Thanks for the fast reply! Loved the video.
So I’m curious. I’d like one of these machines but it’s definitely expensive. I’m aware it’s cheap for what it is though but expensive for my needs/wants. What’s the learning curve to this though. Will it be similar to when I bought my first 3d printer. Learning the software, and limitations of the machine or will it be more difficult or easier then something like that. Just curious what your thoughts are on it.
@@redman2751 hi, standard fiber laser has one parameter more (frequency). It takes some experimentation so you get used to what certain settings do. MOPA has a bigger learning curve than standard fiber since it has another parameter (pulse width). It takes even more experimentation to get a feel for the settings. But it is not difficult, it just takes more time. But at the end it is very rewarding and you can do a lot with it. The main difference from 3D printers is that laser engraving effect can be very material dependent and it takes some test engravings to dial the settings on new materials.
@@JTMakesItso maybe similar to testing feeds and speeds on a cnc mill? Once you have good references is it pretty easy to grab a known material and pretty accurately get a finished product once you’ve determined your settings previously?
@@redman2751 yes correct. Once you have the setting dialed in it is just a matter of pressing the start button
Does it spotweld or line weld?
If you get the settings right it probably could. People do spot welding with fiber lasers, but it is tricky to set up the ideal parameters
The site has MOPA 20, 30, 60 and 100W. If I go with the 20, what will I be missing out on vs 60?
Deep engraving performance, speed on deeper engravings and most of all you loose usable power with larger lenses. You can't make aggressive engravings(material removal) or engravings on more demanding materials on bigger lenses because you loose power density with larger lenses (laser spot becomes bigger and you don't have enough power to vaporize the material)
@@JTMakesIt Thanks for the response. I am a novice laser engraver, and would do small projects and tumblers. I am trying to see if I should go for 60W fiber or get an xtool or laserpecker 5 with dual 20w fiber/diod. I would like to cut acrylic, but not primarily.
@@mlim82480 If you want to cut acrylic (but not transparent or white) too you need dual laser source (xtool F1 ultra). I have reviewed it too. I have reviewed a ton of laser engravers on my channel. You can watch my other videos to get a feel of what a certain type of machine can do. I also did a dedicated video on tumblers.
@@JTMakesIt I don't have much space, I may go with the XTool Ultra or LaserPecker 5 for the dual laser, I don't like that it doesn't have air assist for burning wood. I guess 20W is plenty of power. I also can't justify spending 4K+ on something that has 1yr warranty. The ComMarker comes with 2 years.
@@mlim82480 ComMarker is great too. In the video description you can find my discount code if you want to use it.
Price
@@Iamexplorer96 in the video description
How tall is the z axis? and How tall can an object be to be engraved on?
JT, amazing video thank you. Will a 110v or 220v work in a US house outlet or a dryer outlet and if you use 220v will that make the laser more powerful?
@@SleekMouse you can buy the machine for 110V and 220V voltage. Check the link in the description. You need the correct version otherwise it will break.
Thank you for your reply. Is 220v more powerful?
@@SleekMouse no, it has identical power output.
Please could advice which is better for cutting name pendant jewelry gold and silver
For cutting you want 60W or 100W MOPA. It will give the best results. 20W is not enough for cutting anything thicker than 0.2mm in practical sense.
You mean commaker B4 60w fiber laser ?
@@user-yc2eh9ki9u yes, the MOPA version
Got it thank you
@@JTMakesIt Hi! Like your review! Could you please tell if you experienced overheating problems with this machine? I have read some reviews on their official site,some people complaining thei machine is shutting off due to overheating,and no one from Commarker answers. Thanks! Keep up the good work!