10W Laser Engraver
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
- First look at the 10W AS-5 Laser Engraver used for small projects. This laser is a great little tool for engraving wood, plastic and marking certain types of metal such as stainless steel and aluminum.
Here is the Link to where I purchased my machine:
www.aliexpress...
great video exactly what ppl want to see if it can do anodizing etch
El programa Laser Acam 10W Si se instala en Windows 7 y quizas 8. Pero en Windowa 10 y 11 no. Tambien tienen que instalar el controlador USB Prolific para el laser antiguo sin actualizar
Thank you for mentioning that the laser can reflect off metal and permanently damage your eye. Its very important to state this.
I would suggest filming the engraving through a amber acrylic sheet next time. less overblown images.
Thanks Adam for the suggestion. The next video I make I'll will give that a try!
I saw a 10W laser engraver, it's Neje but in the description said that need 10W of power to be on, if you put a lower power this don't will be on, but I don't know if they said the Laser need 10W of the plug or the Laser cannot be modified to work with a 5 o 3 W laser
You mentioned being able to just set the whole unit on something big to engrave it, but then you showed that small platform jack that is used to get the piece up into the focus of the laser. Does that mean that I couldn't actually just set this whole thing on a large cutting board to engrave a logo or something, because I wouldn't be able to focus the laser at that distance?
Did this guy ever figure out if this laser auto focus it self? Or manually? Because in the video you have to get it really close to the laser head to actually focus which means it’s the only way to get a clear image??
By the way when someone comments on my UA-cam channel I ACTUALLY ANSWER!!?? Just take down the video instead because your leaving a lot people more confused then we already were 😂
I have more questions now then when I started searching the web for info on these laser engraving machines 😂 AND I OWN 2!! Which are so easy to use even my kids use them ..
@@thejuanchomich This machine does not have a self-focus. That is why the scissor-jack. Now, the jack can hold a much wider piece of material. So, yes you can set the laser over the project, rather than having to have a project piece fitting through a door.
Those are not SERVO motors... a servo is a DC motor usually paired with a quadrature encoder and run with a microprocessor running a PID loop. Those are steppers... they have two coils and are stepped in sequence which is where they get the name.
Also, with anodized aluminum, you are not engraving it... you are out-gassing the pigment used in the anodize process leaving the bare aluminum showing through. (This is why you don't really feel anything when you run your finger over it.) Engraving would actually remove (vaporize) the metal and leave a pit or groove where the laser was.
I do like the finish... I have a 35W Epilog that will be going away (Divorce) so I am looking for a temporary low cost replacement. It looks like this unit does a very good job... a bit slower... but nice quality for the price. (The Epilog was $16,400 USD in 2001)
askjerry do you know if this is fiber or CO2?
El Pescador Its led laser
so, which machine did you get. did you actually get this little gem and how is it working for you? I have been searching a long time and get a bit freaked when I see the problems with software and getting it to communicate with a laptop. would this be an okay unit or should I go to FS Laser Hobby unit?
Theresa Smith Hello, I have a machine like this and dead after about 6 hours of total use in 3 months. After a lot of search I bought a fiber laser. Its not cheap, but Im very happy, its a long term investion. But you should be careful because there low quality machines too
I'm afraid this is overpowered 6W laser diode.
You could be right, I can't see any numbers on the laser unit itself because of how it's installed in the heat sink. I use it for engraving on wood and anodized aluminum, so for me it works just fine and I've been using it for quite some time now with no problems.
Hi there,
I was wondering if it can be used for removing spraypaint from white acrylic sheet, to engrave instrument panels for a flight simulator.
Thanks,
Stijn
Thank you for the awesome video. I need your help. could you try to engrave on copper? ang what will be the result.
Hi ... I have a problem with this device, it synchronizes with the device but does not execute it
i have 10w laser engraving but why my engraver can't engrave the metal like you do you have the setting
Hi Can you please help?!!?!? I bought this thing and I can't get it to work. I don't know what else to do. I believe I have all the software and I am running windows 10
Thank you.
can you send me the link for the driver i bought one but never got the driver link
Hi do you know where I can find easy (english) to follow tutorial/instructions that make it easy to follow?
ple help I want to purchase the laser but after click link to your store, I can not understand your language, is there English version, I need to read. I have a shapeoko 3 XXL cnc router, can I use your laser on my cnc, I need to read in English. Thanks
Have you ever tried to etch slate,marble,stone.
Would be nice to find out.
Thanks.
hello, we got exactly this laser engraver, but the software is missing can you share alink for the software
hi, what is your control board, I saw you have pulse output, can you advise further how to have pulse out. per specification, only pulse can up to 15W.
how much mw or watt do you need to cut 1 mm thick brass or aluminium? for making small metal text for modeltrains.
Hi what software did use in this video and how do you make the text color white.
Came across this looking on how to make your own metal business cards. I know this video is a couple of years old, but can this do the metal cards and how much was this unit? It did seem pretty slow is there a newer faster one do you know? Can you recommend anything for business cards that are stainless or aluminum etc.? Thanks great video.
Hi. How much is the thickest thing that you have cut with the laser? saludos desde Colombia
Hi, i am Just wondering, is it possible to mark on Chrom Vanadium Alloy Like a Spanner? Maybe with Cermark Spray?
HELLO! QUICK QUESTION, I AM LOOKING FOR A MINI LASER CUTTER/ENGRAVER BUT I NEED IT TO CUT CUSTOM SHAPES THRU 1/8 ACRYLIC PLASTIC, DO YOU THINK THIS MACHINE WOULD WORK? OR CAN YOU RECOMEND ONE THANKS!
i wonder that could work whit a lead screw cnc machine
Hello! Does it cut felt or foam 3-5 mm? Let burned edges? Thanks!
Does this machine do copper
hi is that working on natural stone
You use strength laser how many And how much writing speed?
In case of material is larger than the processable area, is it possible to focus laser on the material under the machine?
Thanks for your great video.
Hello, I have not tried that, but without changing the lens on the laser I doubt you would be able to change the focus distance.
it should not be that difficult to make an adapter plate to lower the height of the laser so it sits lower in the frame. you could put the unit on top of the surface to engrave and the whole unit would then have to be raised or lowered to focus which could prove problematic. you could put feet on the four corners that are adjustable the same amount as the jack... it might make the engraveable area a little smaller though.
Hi what software did you use it in this video
Hi, will this work on stainless steel? Great video and thanks for using a metal object and not wood like the rest of the videos out there!
Yes it does work on stainless steel. It doesn't engrave it, but it will leave a permanent mark on it.
Hello, did you test on 316L stainless steel? do you think it will engrave on it? thank you
Thanks for sharing the video dude, looks interesting.
Could you please share the name of the software, or better yet, the download link.
Hi Dean, thanks for your video. Have you or will you try cutting profiles in Plastic/Perspex/Acrylic/Foamed Plastic/Plywood/Basla wood etc...10 Watts should cut through upto maybe 5mm material I think. Would be really interested to know, as the Laser machine looks like excellent value for money and well built. Thanks again.
Hello MrFreddiew1. I've tried cutting through plastic and Acrylic, but it had problems. It melted the edges and of coarse you really need to vent the fumes because of the horrible smell. Plywood and especially Balsa wood it cuts through like a champ. Like you said, you want to keep the material under 5mm.
@@dsfryda Thank for your response, good to know it can do plastics, I mean cut through plastics.
@@MrFreddiew1 10w SHOULD be great with darker plastics or rather, preferably, acrylic/perspex
I can't find this laser, can you please send a new link?
could you do a die cast little car? like a logo on hood or roof?
You can, but it would just burn the paint off leaving the logo on the exposed metal.
Hi, great video, thanks a lot! thumbs up! :)
wanted to ask. Did you tried chrome steel? does it work? how many hours of operation did you tried?
Not sure about chrome steel, but on stainless steel it will leave a mark. I've used it for maybe 20 or 30 hours of actual cutting.
hello, what do you think about the eyes safety ?? operator safety glasses is enough?, and if there is someone around and see the light (2 meters) ... is dangerous?
I mean when you engravin " metal "
Pd. ( sorry for my english )
Operator safety glasses will work just fine, that is all I use. If you are engraving metal, I would wear them in the room the engraver is in. The other thing you can do it place a box over the engraver and problem solved. When you are engraving metal you don't have to worry about the fumes like you do when you are engraving plastics or wood.
thanks very much for your help. I send you a private message
Great Video.. Thanks for sharing.. Would like to know where I can buy one..
I posted the link in the description above where I purchased this laser. I have also seen them on Ebay, but it was much cheaper on Alixpress.
It engrave PCB boards?
I was thinking about a 10W CNC for engraving powder coated brass. Think that would be easy enough?
That should work pretty slick on the this machine. I just ordered some black coated brass name tags and I'm going to see how well it engraves on these. I'll post another video in the next week or two.
thanks for sharing the videos. have you tried marking on plastic? say on white plastic sheet, what is the color of the laser marking? thanks.
Hi Stanley, I've used it on white plastic and depending on how high the laser is set, it will either clearly engrave it, or if you set it too high it will melt the plastic and you'll have black burn marks that you can't get rid of. You have to play with the settings, but when you get them correct, it does a nice job on plastic. I've been using clear Plexiglas and it does a great job making small signs that you can edge light with a LED strip.
How deep can the engraving be done? I'd like to put a serial number of a home built firearm.
Hello, you will not be able to engrave a firearm with this unit. This unit doesn't have enough power to engrave metal. If it is anodized, it will removed the paint, but it will NOT engrave metal.
Hey, if you were engraving wood, can you adjust the depth or strength so that it does not cut all the way through?
You bet, and in fact I have engraved some very detailed items and it looks awesome!
Hi Dean tks for the amazing video, I want to buy the same machine but I have a question, I want engraving iPhones, have you tried to perform this test?
regards
Hello Rene, I tried engraving on the back of a ipod mini and it left a dark mark, but it didn't "engrave" the metal. I think you need to find a laser with more power to be honest.
can you add a rotary tool to these?
whats the name of the program that you use??
what is the maximum engraving area ?
The maximum area for engraving is 5.5" x 8"
Can you choice the time that the laser be in the material? Can i use it for paper or this 10W its too much?
Hello Guillermo! You can set both the time and power of the laser. You can reduce both the power and time the laser is on a spot to easily and cleanly cut paper with no problems.
hi, could I cut leather with this one?
hey Dude. nice one !
In the Discribtion it says STAINLESS steel ... I use a normal highcarbonsteel or better said non STAINLESS steel .. Will it work ?
Tanks
Hello Steven, ya this laser won't work for your needs. I've tried engraving on normal steel, silver and gold. It won't mark these metals. You need a laser with a lot more power then this one can deliver. This one is more for hoppyists that use softer materials.
Is able to engrave photos on metal?
I can not do as you do. Make the logo white on the flashlight. Can you recommend me a setting?
The flashlight was anodized aluminum, so the laser took the outer layer off leaving the silver aluminum color underneath exposed.
Can you recommend settings in the software?
Make the laser work exactly as you describe it.
I have tried it myself. But the results did not come out as intended.
Hi!
I'd like to use this machine to carve in writings into a steel coin. Would 10W suffice? Or do I need to go for 15W? Thank you for your feedback.
Hello Phil, I would suggest maybe trying the 15W. It doesn't leave a mark on steel. On stainless it leaves a gray mark, but it's only on the surface. You cannot feel the mark.
Awesome video thank you. How do you know where it lines up?
Thanks for the reply! The laser shines a low power beam for alignment.
Hello sir.
Thanks for your video!
Does this machine works on aluminium? :)
Can you tell me where the power cord plugs into? I am setting up my machine, and I don't see anywhere to connect the power cord. I see where the USB cord connects.
Mine came with a brick power supply that plugged into the tiny circuit board mounted on the back of the frame where all the wires go to. Look at 2:59 in the video and you can see where the power supply plugged into the back of my unit. I hope this helps.
NetLogix, Inc. thank you!
Hi, I have another question: does it read AutoCAD files, such as DWG or DXF (vector drawing) ? Thanks.
Hi, the software that comes with it will do vector drawings. I don't have AutoCAD, but I do use Inkscape, which is free, to convert different files such as JPEG and GIF into vector art for it to cut or engrave.
will it cut 5mm leather?
Please tell me - metal flashlight surface anodizing or painting?
The surface was anodized.
The laser could only be 6.5W max.! No 10W blue diode exist yet! nubm44 diode rated 4W
Hello Dave, you might be correct. I have read on a few different sites that they use an over driven 6W blue laser. However, it does what I need it to do and I haven't had any problems with it for the past 6 months.
The laser will probably burn out eventually - but I look at them as machine end tips, like drill bits - which will also wear out and break eventually. Just replace a new diode in the socket, and go back to cutting.
There appear to be Nichia diodes floating around the market that are not officially disclosed by the manufacturer. These are salvaged from projectors, where presumably a NDA prohibits Nichia from marketing their diodes publicly. But every generation of projector appears to include higher and higher power monolithic laser diodes.
CAN YOU ENGRAVE STONES WITH THIS MACHINE? i WANT TO ENGRAVE NAMES ON SMALL STONES, PLEASE ADVISE THANK YOU
Is it really 10w can engrave rhe metal item? Please advise me
What the parameters or settings need to change?
hello, can this engrave on weapons, like hunting weapons or handguns?
I have engraved a few knives, but they were black, like the flash light in the video and the results were great. I don't think you will see much on a firearm and I don't have one I'm willing to try it on.
Hello i am Cosmin i have same laser machine and since 2 days i have a problem, laser point dont return to same point and this is verry important for me, i use latest softweare version, do you hear about this probelm? can you help me with some advice?
I haven't had that problem. When it is done engraving it goes back the home point for me and I can lay down another part without having to align everything again.
Can I buy just the laser unit I have the bed already ...?
Yes you can, they have them on E-Bay but they are 2/3rd the cost of the entire unit. www.ebay.com/itm/450nm-445nm-10W-10000mW-High-Power-Blue-Laser-Diode-Module-Engraving-Wood-Metal-/232265076790?hash=item361413d036:g:kAsAAOSwSlBYwQmG
can it cut thin plastic, say 5mm?
Hello, I think you will have trouble cutting through 5mm of plastic. I tried cutting through a CD and just barely made it through at high power, at slow speed with multiple passes. If I get some acrylic blanks in I'll try it again and post my results.
what is the maximum size area that can be engraved
Hi Dean, was wondering what is the biggest item you have done on this machine.
Hi Steve, I've done some 5" by 5" plaques, but it is slow when you are doing large objects.
Does this also cut, or just engrave? And how think if materials can it cut?
Hello, that laser can cut through paper and balsa wood without any problems. This laser is more for hobbyists that just want to do some engraving on soft material, or removing an anodized coding or paint from a metal object. It will cut through 3mm to 4mm balsa wood sheets leaving a nice clean edge.
Bah, stupid autocorrect. I meant to ask how thick it can cut through.
Where can I find this software?
How is this laser set up working after 1 year?
Jason Kmecheck wondering the same
Hello Jason, my unit has been working just fine. I use it about 1 or 2 times a week on average, but I've had no problems with it.
NetLogix, Inc. Thanks Dean!
@@dsfryda I'd like to see an update video showing the latest etchings you've created. =)
Hi, I'm looking for a laser cutter and I need some advice. Would a 3000 mW laser (3W) be enough to cut through fabric? Does anyone have any experience in this? Thank you very much!!!
1600mw would be sufficient enough for most fabrics. 3000mw will probably cut through any fabric besides fabrics which are fireproof/fire protected
Hello, have you ever tried to cut light plywood 1/8" thick?
No problem cutting 1/8th inch plywood. Working on another video with some wood, plastic, black painted brass plates and a few other items.
Nice. Please consider to measure or estimate the gap or width of cut when cutting wood. This will help me a lot. Thanks.
can you do photo images with this machine and its software
Hello Mike. Yes you can. I've done some really cool high resolution engravings on wood.
can you do a design ona Hammond aluminum box please
I tried engraving on an aluminum box and I couldn't see anything, so I don't think this laser will work for your needs.
I just got mine in the mail but it didn't come with any software, where can I get it?
If you purchased it from the same Aliexpress User that I did, you need to email the seller a request and they will give you a link to where you can download it.
I have now thanks, also how did you get the metal to engrave so clean and bright looking? my metal projects all come out with a dark burnt look to the engraves
Both the knife and the flash light were anodized, so it took off the coding and left the light colored metal behind. Most tactical gear is black anodized, so it works great on that type of gear.
Hi Dean, I also bought the 10w laser engraving maschine. But if I try to work with metal, nothing happens. Is there any trick to get the correct distance to engraving?
Hi Leon, what metal are you trying to engrave? The laser will not leave a mark on most metals, especially metal like gold, silver or steel. If you have metal that is anodized, it works very well because it removes the coding and leaves the metal exposed below, such as on the flashlight and knife in the video. But as far was true engraving on metal, it doesn't work. I've tried all different settings and it just doesn't have the power to engrave metal. It will however leave a mark on stainless steel as well, such as on knife blades. Sorry I couldn't be of more help!!
ah ok. I understand. I just wonder that nothing happens. But of course I can imagine that the color is engraved for egs on a knife. Your answer helps me to safe a lot of time . thx. Now I have to find out the correct distance. They forgot to put the focus pillar into the package. :(
If it helps, the focus pillar that came with mine was exactly 16mm.
hi, does anyone know if you can import your own image please? JPEG or BMP would be good, and also can you import fonts and how many fonts come preinstalled on the software? thank you, Tom
Hello, yes you can import your own JPEG or BMP. You can also install more fonts if you wish. Also you can Inkscape to create trace files as well for the software that is much faster if you don't need the fine detail.
NetLogix, Inc. thanks so much for letting me know, if you don't mind I have another small question I can't find the answer to? do you know if there would be any noticeable difference between the 10w a the 15w as the description is exactly the same and they can both engrave the same materials?
Hello, I don't think you will find too much different. I believe that these lasers are actually 6.5 watt blue lasers that are overdriven to give you a "peak higher wattage" however, I believe that they average around 7 or 8 watts. I have not had any issue with mine, but I have heard others complain that the lasers burn out because they are being over driven. The laser I received had a larger heat sink then on the original models and is cold to the touch even after engraving for 30 or 40 minutes straight. Sorry I can't be more precise, but I too was having trouble finding out information of these units, which is why I decided to test and review them myself. Hope that helps! -Dean
NetLogix, Inc. Dean! that is absolutely fantastic!! thank you so much!! Tom
hi, does this machine works on gold and silver plated discs
I would also like to know.
I have tried both solid Silver and Gold, but it doesn't leave a mark. I haven't tried anything plated in gold or silver, so it might burn off the top layer and let the base metal show through. Next time I find something gold plated I'll give it a try.
Can you please send me the software
how much is this unit? I cant find any info on it anywhere. please lend a hand.
Hi Theresa, there is a link to Aliexpress in the description above that will take you right to where I bought it. Just be aware that they have newer models that are driven at 15W now. I've had my unit for over 2 years now and it's still working great.
excellent video ! do you think the 10w laser´s software could run with windows10 ?
Hello, actually I was running the software on a Window's 10 laptop without a problem.
thanks for the tip, by the way have you tried to engrave glass?... I have seen some amazing videos engraving photos in glass with a 40watts laser machine, but ... could a 10watts machine do it?
Tried engraving glass, and it just didn't have enough power. I even tried coloring it with a black marker, and still no luck.
even if it can not ingrave glass I think is a good machine . I appreciate your comments. best regards from México city.
Accuracy?
Will this engraver ,engrave on Clear Acrylic panel
Hello Anthony! Yes it will engrave on clear acrylic, and it does an awesome job on it.
limt size?
image he cant engraver
Has the engraver held up to use?
It has held up very well. I have used the laser for more than 30 hours of continued use without any problems.
Hi. would this machine be able to engrave on the iphone aluminum body ?
Rauf Sharaf You will need a Mopa fiber laser if you want black marking. I have a 20w Mopa laser if you have doubts ;)
Where did you buy?
Alfredo Costa Hello, finally I decided buy to XTLaser, and very happy with them. I contacted with Sherry (xtkjwang@xtlaser.com) and help me a lot :) if you need any advise, you can send me private message and I will tell you my experience ;)
Whats the song of the intro called?
I downloaded it from a Royalty Free music site a while back at triplescoopmusic.com
The actual name of the file was "celebrationday"
Sorry Sr. What do you think about the same machine in 12w version?
Where? Link it, never seen on aliexpress etc
+Giron Maldini write 12w laser and you can see, and 15w
I see. It's new and more powerful and better, what to think. But there's nobody delivered yet
Hello. I would like to know if this machine can work with PCB?
It should work just fine. I've seen other videos of users creating PCB's with this laser.
Thank you!
what is PCB?
Printed Circuit Board
Hi, that kind of diode can cut clothes?
CO2 most likely... Although thats not a diode
Hi! Link the seller please! And how about metal graving - they say it's overheating in 10 minutes of engraving metal and then burnout permanently.. Is thet still working?
Hello, here is the link to the sellers page. I did a lot of searching online and this was also the cheapest price I could find for it. I think because they overhauled the heat sink and added a much larger fan that it helped with the over heating problem. I've used the laser on full power for 20+ minutes with no issues.
www.aliexpress.com/store/product/10W-laser-AS-5-10000MW-big-DIY-laser-engraving-machine-diy-marking-machine-diy-laser-engrave/424291_32652153790.html
Sounds well, Thank you! THere're photos of metal engraving. As it seems - engravings has very superficial punctate surface, don't it? How do you think can it seriously say that it is metal engraving. We do craft knives, can i mark its label on its blades, would it looks as normal quality?
Giron Maldini I've tried engraving on the blade of the knife and like you say, it leaves a mark, but you can't feel any engraving. However on the two items I showed in the video you can actually feel the texture of the engraving, albeit, ever so slightly, but it really looks nice.
on these two items you just burn paint of. Waiting for next videos of knife blade engravings (its joke)
Is that still working? You did additional cooling system?
How deep can this laser cut into aluminum or steel?
Aluminum only remove the anodized coat. With Steel only mark (microns deep)
Hello, Ivan is correct. It won't engrave into steel or aluminum, but it will mark it. If the aluminum is anodized, like the knife and flashlight in the video, it looks great.
Man may I ask question regarding on the machine?
Sure, what's your question?
NetLogix, Inc. than I just got the machine & it's working well, accepted I tried to engrave on metal shiny lighter I couldn't, do you think if I use CerMark LMM 6000 will help or CerMark work only with Co2 laser engravers?
Thank you
Berj / 818.645.6011
Where did u get the software?
Hi Terry, after I bought the laser from the vender, see the link in my description, they emailed me the link right away.
hello Can engrave this machine in " glass " ??
Hello, I have not tried glass, but it does a very good job on Acrylic and plexiglass.
NetLogix, Inc. Ok thanks
ENGRAVER SILVER AND GOLD?
Hello, no it won't engrave or even mark Silver or Gold. I gave it a try to see and it didn't work.
thanks!
what about stainless steel?
How is the software name?
I use a few different programs, the main program is called simply Image Engrave, the other two are gcode cut and inkscape.