Xtool Laser Cutter

[Nilsa Housman]

Lookingto buy a laser engraver and cutter for wood, acrylic, or even metal? xTool is theperfect choice for any of your laser cutting and engraving needs. We offer CO2 and diode laser engravers and laser cutting machines with high working speed and mighty cutting power.

xTool Laser Cutters are versatile tools capable of handling a variety of materials. From traditional options like wood, acrylic, and leather to more specialized ones such as anodized aluminum and certain types of metals when using higher power models. The precise cutting and engraving capabilities depend on the specific model and laser power.

Yes, xTool Laser Cutters are designed with flexibility in mind, suitable for both hobbyists and professional environments. With features like efficient speed settings, high precision, and the ability to handle repeated tasks consistently, they can be integrated into production lines for small-scale manufacturing, prototyping, and customized product creation.

Proper ventilation is crucial when operating any laser cutter to remove potentially harmful fumes and smoke generated during the cutting or engraving process. xTool Laser Cutters should be used in well-ventilated areas, and it's recommended to use external exhaust systems or fume extractors, especially when working with plastics or other materials that can produce toxic byproducts.

For best results, we highly recommend using Magigoo PP adhesive with this material. This heat-activated adhesive will ensure your prints stick to the build plate while printing, helping to preventing warping or lifting at the edges. When the print bed is cooled, the adhesive releases, and your parts come off the bed easily.

For best results, we highly recommend using Magigoo PP-GF adhesive with this material. This heat-activated adhesive will ensure your prints stick to the build plate while printing, helping to preventing warping or lifting at the edges. When the print bed is cooled, the adhesive releases, and your parts come off the bed easily.

The xTool P2 is a powerful desktop 55W CO2 laser cutter from the Chinese-based xTool brand, well-known for its diode laser cutters and the CO2 Laserbox. The latest P2 model is a notable step forward, as the machine has adopted a number of smart features and technologies compared to the rest of the xTool lineup and many competitors in the market. It is definitely ready to take your art to the next level.

Equipped with a powerful 55W CO2 laser tube, the xTool P2 boasts ultra-high absorption efficiency compared to diode lasers and can cut an 18-mm walnut or a 20-mm clear acrylic plate in one pass. Its sturdy all-metal chassis and high-quality motor allow for a maximum speed of engraving of 600 mm/s. Combined with a large working area and capability of engraving multiple objects, this ensures utmost efficiency of your engraving business with the xTool P2 model.

The xTool P2 features two 16-megapixel cameras, a panoramic one for a live preview of the entire working area, and a close-range camera for a precise view of a particular spot with a vision precision of 0.3 mm. The camera is also used to detect the shapes of multiple similar objects placed on the bed surface, and apply a selected design pattern to all of them, thus allowing fast batch engraving. With the xTool P2, object shapes that can be engraved are not limited to only flat ones. Automatic surface scanning and 3D model building allow it to engrave on curved surfaces with auto focal length adjustment. And the use of an optional rotary add-on further extends creative opportunities with curved surface engraving on cylinders, spheres, and rings. The machine is equipped with a pass-through slot for processing extra-large objects. With an optional Automatic Conveyor add-on, the maximum working area can reach 3000 x 500 mm.

The xTool P2 laser cutter and engraver is a highly versatile machine, capable of cutting a wide range of materials, including paper, wood, acrylic, leather, cardboard, MDF, felt, rubber, bamboo, fabric. It can engrave on glass, ceramic, jade, marble, shale, cement, brick, coated metal, anodized aluminum, and more.

With the working bed dimensions of 680 x 360 mm, the xTool P2 laser engraver features a working area of 600 x 308 mm (26 x 14 inches), suitable for processing large-sized materials as well as for batch production. The maximum object height of 64 mm can be extended up to 71 mm if you remove the tray. And the optional riser base allows engraving on objects with a maximum height of 215 mm.

The xTool P2 55W CO2 laser cutter and engraver can be connected to a computer via Wi-Fi, USB, or Ethernet. Apart from this, the xTool P2 features intuitive controls and a number of automatic functions, such as autofocus adjustment, so even beginners can operate it with ease. There is a Start button on top of the device, and the Emergency stop switch is on the right-side panel.

The xTool P2 CO2 laser cutter and engraver works with the proprietary xTool Creative Space software compatible with Windows and macOS. It supports multiple file formats including SVG, DXF, PNG, JPG, and BMP and provides all the necessary tools for image design and editing as well as material parameters and machine control settings.

For more complicated projects, one can also use the LightBurn software which supports more file formats, such as AI, SVG, DXF, PDF, HPGL, and PLT for vector files and PNG, JPEG, BMP, TIFF, TGA, and GIF for raster images, and offers comprehensive design tools.

The xTool P2 55W CO2 laser cutter and engraver is an ideal choice for professional makers who want to start or expand their engraving business. The advantages of high speed, precision, large expandable working area and numerous smart features ensure high productivity and unlimited creative possibilities.

The xTool P2 Riser Base increases the maximum height of an object to be engraved up to 215 mm. The base is completely enclosed and ensures safe operation. It is compatible with the Automatic Conveyor and the RA2 rotary add-ons.

The Automatic Conveyor mechanism is used with an automatic passthrough function for long material boards and allows for automatic engraving path planning and material feeding. It ensures precise material positioning and eliminates inaccuracy usually caused by manual feeding. By combining the Basic kit containing two pairs of conveyor rails with three additional kits (each containing two pairs of rails), you can handle materials of up to 3 meters long. Note that the Automatic Conveyor add-on must be used with the Riser Base.

The xTool Smoke Purifier is connected to the machine and features a large, 250 x 195 x 390 mm, filter with three-stage filtration including activated carbon and HEPA filters. It efficiently absorbs dust particles, toxic fumes, and unpleasant odors, allows adjusting the suction power, and works very quietly, with the noise level not exceeding 55 dB.

Equipped with 5 fire detection sensors, the Fire Safety Set triggers the alarm as soon as it detects fire. A few seconds later, the smart switch shuts down the machine, and CO2 gas is pumped into the working area to extinguish fire and prevent possible damage to the machine.

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xTool P2 is a Versatile and Smart Desktop 55W CO2 Laser Cutter. Featuring 26*14 inch bed size, 600mm/s MAX. engraving speed, Auto-passthrough, Curved surface engraving, Dual 16mp cameras, Built-in air assist and Lightburn support.

I have the last here on the list, and am very happy with the machine. Whether I was more lucky than others I do not know, but beyond the well -known imperfections and small changes that you have to handle, I have got value for my money.

What have I done about the machine?

Specifically, this machine I have thrown out the weak and electrically dangerous installed built -in fan/extraction (I think it is not from the same factory as the machine and is just miserable), mounted the C02 TUB new and replaced the included aquarium pump with a CW5000 cooler .

The entire electrical installation has been given a control inspection and some connections became tightened. I can say for my machine that the electrical installation was satisfactorily done, sizing the cables and the assembly was ok from the factory.

The CW5000 noises a bit but performs its work very nicely and can easily handle my 60watt tube.

In fact, my biggest commandment was that the material thickness of the machine structure itself is quite thin (I am the type that uses M16 instead of M12 bolts ). I was prepared to reinforce the body with profiles and extra plates. But, it never turned into anything. After I tested and then produced relatively intense amounts of orders with this machine, it turned out that the machine is accurate enough.

I still run with the original nozzle, the original mirrors and lens. I usually clean the machine once as needed and especially keep the optics clean.

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You are 100% correct @bernd.dk . They are universally anemic and I would hazard a guess they are the first thing that folks take out and replace. The factory has to put something in there I suppose. I repurposed mine as a benchtop cooling fan (Florida resident). Waste not want not.

Ah perhaps im just not that clear on it all. If its built in to the machine and its dangerous then that sounded to me like the machine is dangerous. I wouldnt be able to remove things and add things as thats well beyond my skills sadly. Thanks so much for sharing all this by the way . Really appreciate it

Laser cutting is taking the maker world by storm, the same way that 3D printing had years ago. What was once a niche hobby by those who were comfortable constructing their own lasers piecemeal has now opened up thanks to ready-to-use laser machines that anyone can purchase.

While Glowforge is probably one of the most well-known ready-to-use lasers out there, it's far from the only one.

That's why we're excited to take a look at xTool's P2 55W Desktop CO2 Laser Cutter. It's an all-in-one machine that has the chance to revolutionize at-home laser work.

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