Lasers are an incredible addition to the workshop and they come in all shapes and sizes - so which one is right for you? If you’re interested in upgrading your CNC with a laser, this is the video for you!
Nice demo. I'm saving my paycheques to eventually purchase one or your machines (Elite). Was preciously considering getting a CO2 laser mainly for engraving lamacoids and cutting thin gauge materials. Was hoping the Elite with a JTech diode could replace the CO2 machine but I'm not sure about the acylic lamcoids now. Perhaps the 7 or 14w modules can do the engraving. I don't see why you can't (in the future) mount a fibre laser head on this machine. The fibre part is a semi-fexible cable after all. Great work Onefinity!
I wish you had tested the lasers cutting balsa and 1/8” plywood for RC airplanes. The cut has to be done with minimal sanding on the burnt edges. Go online and download plans for a RC plane and cut out the parts. Tnx.
So I’ll probably do a follow up video to respond to requests like yours and the others that continue to come in. Just gonna give it a little time so everyone has a chance to chime in 👍🏼
Morgan Great video. My wife has the same reaction to any of my shop talk as you did to the laser tech talk. More importantly, will there be a limited edition gift set that includes Moran "Have a blessed day" coasters and "shop apron Morgan"?
Wait, that diode actually engraved INTO the metal? Not needing a coating to melt or annealing, but actually into it? For something that traditionally is not supposed to be used for that, that is amazing to me.
Thanks for the informative review. Lots of good topics covered. One that you missed was how different power and speed settings can produce a variety of colors on stainless steel when etching.
Great video Morgan, thanks. I have the 44 and ordered the 7 for fine engraving. Can you share the test files you used for the video please? I am not new to laser but new to adding one to my Masso Foreman. Which by the way is also an awesome machine. I haven't even turned my other 2 on since the Forman arrived.
Actually my XTool P2 is not limited to its bed size. I can either do indexing (with passthru or I also have their feeder which can handle letting my cut/engrave/score upto ~10feet (118"). I also have an Elite Journeyman and did have the best JTech laser, but ended up selling it. I also have their F1 laser and use it to engrave all kinds of sizes and shapes as it has a removable bottom and ability to ficus the laser below base (and at upto 4,000 mm/s) Reasoning for separate laser is i need to go back and forth between my CNC and laser and didnt like the set up time. If you add a laser to your CNC, this will also limit the type of duct you can do (z dependent vs z independt). I wont even get into the fact that a C02 laser can do a much more broad range of materials. So if you JUST want to engrave your wood projects, JTech added to your CNC makes sense. But if like me, you want to engrave and cut transparent acrylic and other materials, an LED laser is not gonna cut it (pun intended ;-). But again depending on your duct preference and if wood or black acrylic is all your laser needs, then adding a JTech to your CNC can make sense (also if you need to engrave your entire project that is 4x4 foreman, JTech would be the way to go)
All good points. You’re right - a diode laser isn’t the same as a CO2 laser, and I was intentional about differentiating them in the video, as well as straightforward about material capabilities. Attaching one to a CNC is ideal for folks with limited space and want the functionality of both. If you have the need and space for a dedicated laser in addition to a CNC, that’s great! Go get ‘em, tiger 👍🏼
@MorganHop one thing that would help is to show a typical dust collection setup as well, so they can see how z dependent or z independent might work. Sure, it's easy when you don't include some kind of dust collection. Mine is z independent and goes right up the front of my 2.2kw spindle. The arms and brackets that hold it come off the spindle (obviously since it's z dependent). Even with the z independent "Suck-It pro" 1F sells, there would be some additional work each time to swap between them. I'm not saying an LED laser option isn't a good thing, I jist personally think all of the requirements and use cases have not been taken into consideration with current solutions and designs. And that results in too much time to "swap" between carve and laser. Even the video 1F jist released today on swapping totally ignores dust collection.
Nah, there are already other videos out there of similar wattage lasers doing it but with the use of expensive marking spray. I wanted to show a diode laser doing it without
- 7 watt: www.onefinitycnc.com/product-page/onefinity-7w-laser
- 14 watt: www.onefinitycnc.com/product-page/onefinity-j-tech-dual-pro-14w-laser
- 24 watt: www.onefinitycnc.com/product-page/onefinity-j-tech-24w-quad-pro-laser
- 44 watt: www.onefinitycnc.com/product-page/onefinity-j-tech-44w-octo-pro-laser
Lightburn Library for each here!
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Lasers are an incredible addition to the workshop and they come in all shapes and sizes - so which one is right for you? If you’re interested in upgrading your CNC with a laser, this is the video for you!
Great video! I think the 14W is the best option based on Morgan's breakdown. Pew Pew!
Anybody else have a file they like for testing the 44 and 7 watt lasers?
check out our forum!
"You'll shoot your eye out"
lol
Nice demo. I'm saving my paycheques to eventually purchase one or your machines (Elite). Was preciously considering getting a CO2 laser mainly for engraving lamacoids and cutting thin gauge materials. Was hoping the Elite with a JTech diode could replace the CO2 machine but I'm not sure about the acylic lamcoids now. Perhaps the 7 or 14w modules can do the engraving. I don't see why you can't (in the future) mount a fibre laser head on this machine. The fibre part is a semi-fexible cable after all. Great work Onefinity!
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I wish you had tested the lasers cutting balsa and 1/8” plywood for RC airplanes. The cut has to be done with minimal sanding on the burnt edges. Go online and download plans for a RC plane and cut out the parts. Tnx.
So I’ll probably do a follow up video to respond to requests like yours and the others that continue to come in. Just gonna give it a little time so everyone has a chance to chime in 👍🏼
follow ups to come!
Follow ups to come!
Morgan Great video. My wife has the same reaction to any of my shop talk as you did to the laser tech talk. More importantly, will there be a limited edition gift set that includes Moran "Have a blessed day" coasters and "shop apron Morgan"?
EXTREMELY LIMITED… like… one 😂
That is awesome!
haha
Wait, that diode actually engraved INTO the metal? Not needing a coating to melt or annealing, but actually into it? For something that traditionally is not supposed to be used for that, that is amazing to me.
Yep! No coating was used and it has a noticeable depth
IN! yes!
Thanks for the informative review. Lots of good topics covered. One that you missed was how different power and speed settings can produce a variety of colors on stainless steel when etching.
That’s a great idea - and should probably have it’s own dedicated video. And that’ll require lots of new learning on my part! Maybe soon! bless you
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for breaking these down. To me, it seems the 14W might be best for a beginner who wants to do wood and glass engraving?
Yeah I’d say that’s your best bet!
Thanks again!
Glad this helped!
Thank you. Nice review and fun video. I'm happy with my 14W Jtech :)
Always happy to inform and entertain 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Great to hear!
I have all 4 lasers and this video is right on point. Good job
All four, nice. Can you share what you mainly use the 44W for? Seems to be overkill and you need to be really careful not to burn things.
🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Glad this helped!
Can you do a test cutting other materials like cardboard and balsa wood. I want you to cut custom boxes, maybe 14 watt would be best.
Also foam, it would be great to be able to make shadowed tool boxes
Will do some on our socials.
Will the 44watt cut thru aluminum?
It will not.
Great video Morgan, thanks. I have the 44 and ordered the 7 for fine engraving. Can you share the test files you used for the video please? I am not new to laser but new to adding one to my Masso Foreman. Which by the way is also an awesome machine. I haven't even turned my other 2 on since the Forman arrived.
@morganhop can you share the files?
@@OnefinityCNC may I have the test files as well it would help me moving forward
thanks for the informative and hilariously entertaining video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Actually my XTool P2 is not limited to its bed size.
I can either do indexing (with passthru or I also have their feeder which can handle letting my cut/engrave/score upto ~10feet (118").
I also have an Elite Journeyman and did have the best JTech laser, but ended up selling it. I also have their F1 laser and use it to engrave all kinds of sizes and shapes as it has a removable bottom and ability to ficus the laser below base (and at upto 4,000 mm/s)
Reasoning for separate laser is i need to go back and forth between my CNC and laser and didnt like the set up time.
If you add a laser to your CNC, this will also limit the type of duct you can do (z dependent vs z independt).
I wont even get into the fact that a C02 laser can do a much more broad range of materials. So if you JUST want to engrave your wood projects, JTech added to your CNC makes sense. But if like me, you want to engrave and cut transparent acrylic and other materials, an LED laser is not gonna cut it (pun intended ;-).
But again depending on your duct preference and if wood or black acrylic is all your laser needs, then adding a JTech to your CNC can make sense (also if you need to engrave your entire project that is 4x4 foreman, JTech would be the way to go)
All good points. You’re right - a diode laser isn’t the same as a CO2 laser, and I was intentional about differentiating them in the video, as well as straightforward about material capabilities. Attaching one to a CNC is ideal for folks with limited space and want the functionality of both. If you have the need and space for a dedicated laser in addition to a CNC, that’s great! Go get ‘em, tiger 👍🏼
@MorganHop one thing that would help is to show a typical dust collection setup as well, so they can see how z dependent or z independent might work.
Sure, it's easy when you don't include some kind of dust collection.
Mine is z independent and goes right up the front of my 2.2kw spindle. The arms and brackets that hold it come off the spindle (obviously since it's z dependent).
Even with the z independent "Suck-It pro" 1F sells, there would be some additional work each time to swap between them.
I'm not saying an LED laser option isn't a good thing, I jist personally think all of the requirements and use cases have not been taken into consideration with current solutions and designs. And that results in too much time to "swap" between carve and laser.
Even the video 1F jist released today on swapping totally ignores dust collection.
P2 is cool!
Oh my, your phone call is super funny
Glad you liked it!
Any experience or thoughts on the laser jtech offers that you place in the chuck for direct alignment with a work peice?
The spindle mount versions will be the same as the regular in performance. The only difference is the mounting for alignment.
@@JTechPhotonics Thank you!
The spindle mount versions will be the same as the regular in performance. The only difference is the mounting for alignment.
The spindle mount versions will be the same as the regular in performance. The only difference is the mounting for alignment.
How long did the engraving take?
@morganhop can answer this!
@@OnefinityCNC Hopefully! Lots of unanswered questions on other videos when Morgan is mentioned.
You didn't try the 24 on steel?
Nah, there are already other videos out there of similar wattage lasers doing it but with the use of expensive marking spray. I wanted to show a diode laser doing it without
next time :p