The laser cutter-engraver all hobbyists prop makers and cosplayers should get.
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- This is a review of the Ortur Aufero Laser 2 laser cutter and engraver. It is a must for any cosplayer, hobbyist, prop maker, and also in the fabrication industry.
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Excellent video Ben! I just got my Ortur Aufero Laser 2 and need to put together a video myself.
I am most interested in the air assist, I just learned about that. Is it a kit you added on, or an official part?
I am also excited for the rail expansion kit I am seeing.
It’s a official part. I could design up a 3d print quick enough for you though. Did you get the long focus, short focus, or both? The rail expansion kit is a good thing for sure but I have some extrusion on hand here and think I can expand it without the kit
@@DreadMakerRoberts I'll need to open the kit, I'm not sure which focus I got
@@OdinMakes I’ll be in your area in a few weeks. Let me know and I’ll bring my laser module with me with the air assist nozzle for you to try.
What!! This looks really cool and useable. Thanks for the heads up Ben!
Dude! It gets better :)
@@DreadMakerRoberts Awww yeah! I am eagerly anticipating......
Seen the next video? ua-cam.com/video/x1rTKPxsIGo/v-deo.html
@@DreadMakerRoberts Just watched it, fantastic!
@@LostWax If you get one you will be unstoppable!
This is very cool. I know a lot of people that really want a laser cutter but can't afford it. This looks like a great option!
Yes it does make it more affordable for sure. There are some more safety precautions to take on this but still.
Very cool! I had a Full Spectrum laser cutter before and donated to my kid's school as I didn't have room for it but now I have shop in the garage and this could work really well for me. Thanks!
That is awesome! And yes the space savings are amazing on this.
I've been really interested in getting one of these for some time. Nice to see your review of it. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Wattage is dissipation and LEDs are getting constantly more efficient - for a long time they doubled every 18 months. So 5 watts can be enough!
Agreed.. I’m thinking the 10w coming out will be 60% there to replacing my co2 laser
@@DreadMakerRoberts Yeah but those 10W diode has double diode and not very cheap...
What settings did you use to make it cut this fast?
Mine is only marking the cardboard and going about 10x as slow.
There are a few things that need to be done to get this speed. 1. Air assist. 2. Do you have a LF (long focus) module or the SF (short focus) module? The long focus is by far the best one for cutting. Last is to make sure your focus is spot on. Other than that is is usually 100% power and figuring out the appropriate speed to cut. Sometimes with multiple passes.
@@DreadMakerRoberts I don't think I have either version? I do wish you would have been more clear in your video about which of the 3x laser heads you received/reviewed.
would it work for the smoke if I were to hook up to my dust collection system? system is all still within my garage, but has the 5 micron filter bag (for whatever that's worth). and do you have a pattern for the base that you made available? likely to order one of these very soon and wanting to cover all my bases!
edit; after posing the question above, I noticed the link to the pattern for the base
I would hesitate attaching the dust collection to anything that potentially is a spark or ember. The laser could in a bad situation create a ember and have it go through into the dust. This would be a explosive and fire hazard.
@@DreadMakerRoberts thanks
I am having a great deal of difficulty using the riser files. they download as a DXF file and I don't have anything to open such a file. the software I got for the cutter (LaserGRBL) won't open a DXF file. so I went to Microsoft store (they mostly provide viewers) but after some fumbling around found an app that will convert dxf to svg (a file format the software can open). problem is, when I tried to print, it was like twice the size.
in other words, can you help me out?
Yes download Inkscape and open the file and save out as svg.
Also look up in the software you have a scale function to resize. When importing make sure the units are in mm
@@DreadMakerRoberts thanks a bunch again!!
well huh. didn't realize we were at this point, first/last engraver I bought was one of those 80-120 dollar built on what I'm pretty sure was a optical drive sliding tray lasers, which actually worked really well for small wooden parts, with the most powerful of that range only being about 400 bucks, that seems like a good deal. just wish they'd put the work area on the specs area of the listing.
This paper honey-comb grid will be cut through like hell. it should be made of metal... but the leaser cannot cut that...
One would think so, and I would have agreed with you a week ago. I figured I would test the design on cardboard and then move to a more robust material. Given how well it has performed over the week I hardly see any damage. I do need more testing and see how it manages over time. Anyhow in short it actually holds up better than you would think. Given how cheap it is and how many boxes I get over a month it is a near free solution for making risers
@@DreadMakerRoberts Hmmm Ok but it surely has to be redone sometimes. Well I don't know about this laser I started with an Atomstack A5 Pro (still have it) and suffered a lot with cutting (slooow speed, fume, lack of airsupport, 2mm distance from tha material (not really enough) that was also a 5,5W diode laser. And than I bit the bullet and bought a 50W CO2 laser and the difference is.... well really day and night!!! You just cannot compare the two. It is possible that the more modern diode lasers are better but.. As I measured the 50W CO2 really 10X faster, it has airsupport, real honeycomb grid made of metal it is motorized and smoke suction etc... I really don't want to hurt anybodies feelings but if you really want to cut just forget the diode lasers, they are not capable of serious cutting.... that is the truth.... I tried it...
@@bacsijancsi Totally agree on this, no hurt feelings at all. You make good points. However like you mentioned the new diode lasers and the air assist with a long focus module definitely are decent tools. I figure 1/3 the power of a 40W Co2. That being said this one is so easy to use that I have found over the last week that I have not touched my Co2 which I generally use daily. For light stuff and engraving it cannot be beat.
@@DreadMakerRoberts Well it is OK for paper, textile...light materials and foam, but the fume suction is still a problem especially with PVC foam (there is Chlorid) It cannot cut see-through Acril which cuts beautifully with CO2. Air support is solvable but every one has to built a box for it I think and build a suction solution (some Chinese company started to even do it for a nice price :-) I did it, and yes it needs some kind of honey comb bad or bad of nails (I also did that), even that is not perfect because of the smoke has to be sucked out from down... and that 2mm clearence from the material is a bigger problem than anyone anticipate. One thing is true the cutting curfe is wider with CO2 (about 0,1mm) it is less with diode lasers so there might be less fuem... Still as I used it in my studio with 3mm plywood cutting a complicated thing I had to leave the room I cannot see after a while because of the smoke....
Thanks for the 'celebrity endorsement' on this. I was looking at Ortur for my first cutter, and this helps to know that someone local likes it. Most fortunately, it is way within my budget, so I think I'll order one right away!
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@@DreadMakerRoberts Which laser module did you choose? LU2-2, LU2-4SF, or LU2-4LF? I'll be cutting through foam , acrylic, and wood (as cosplayers do).
Lu2 4lf sorry I missed this question
thank you. been looking in to laser cutters recently and i appreciate the info.
Question - for the smoke issue, can that be solved by simply running the thing outdoors? I figure it's portable enough I could just set it up on the patio whenever I have a job to run and have the smoke be gone with the wind.
Absolutely!
Is that a Guardians hat I see you are wearing? Awesome upgrades for the laser! I've wanted one for awhile now.
Yup! Did you see the season opener with Tom Hanks and Wilson? I was the head of the team that brought you Wilson. Was right on the field at the beginning of the game.
@@DreadMakerRoberts I didn't!! I'll have to go look it up now. You from Cleveland? Neat seeing a bit of the home town team out in the wild.
Hey Ben, would you consider this accurate enough to use to make something like foam armor in barbie scale? I would be looking at about a third of the size of what your foam armoury scales are cut to.
Absolutely! I figure it’s accurate within 0.005”
Part of the prob, is the rating system / efficiancy. As well as wavelength. Its hard to campare watt for watt. Enjoyable video.
Totally, the way CO2 is rated vs this makes this one sound like a kids toy. In the end it really does cut well. There is a 10A version of this laser coming out soon and I am trying to get my hands on it. This could potentially replace my Co2
I'm hoping these get more popular and they offer a laser cutter kit to add to a 3D printer!
I've already seen 0.5W laser engravers for Ender3, this just looks like a big 10x upgrade :)
I half agree half don’t. I have found in the past a machine that is all purpose rarely does any one thing well. But you do have a point for smaller builds this does make sense
@@DreadMakerRoberts EXACTLY
I feel your pain on the growing legs thing. Now you can laser cut some leggs and put them on things.....lol
OHHHH!!!!! Great idea!
I can't afford it.
Hey Ben, are the files available for the bed grid and the spacer holder, I've just ordered this unit and can't wait for it to arrive.
Yup in the links in the description. They are at Printables.com . FYI knowing you, you will likely need to get air assist on yours. I will be doing a design up shortly on how to laser one out. Then a aquarium pump and some tubing will be all that is needed
Cardboard risers: www.printables.com/model/209475-ortur-aufero-laser-cutter-engraver-bed
Spacer: www.printables.com/model/209485-laser-distance-spacer-holder-for-the-ortur-aufero-
How would this do with acrylic?
Dark acrylics are no issue. The clear and lighter colors it is not good at. That is one of the drawbacks. FYI it cuts MDF way better than CO2 does.
@@DreadMakerRoberts Perfect, thank you!
@@DreadMakerRoberts MDF eh?? How thick is the MDF you're cutting? And did you add that air assist nozzle to the head of the laser?
I have a couple Sainsmart CNCs (which are great) and the diode attachment for them but like you said in another reply, multipurpose machines are rarely great at all of those purposes. I think I'll snag one of these machines for laser cutting after watching this review, so thanks!
Great content! Keep it up!
@@Joshkashley1 3mm MDF. I had air assist and it took 3 passes at 100% at 20mm/sec but I see others doing it at 100% 1.7mm/sec Its not fast but it get the job done and super clean cuts. Remember that MDF and Hardboard can vary quite a bit so your mileage will vary.
@@DreadMakerRoberts thanks for the reply! Sounds like a pretty decent setup for the money. You think it's worth it to wait until the LU-3 is released? Have you been told any details or pricing on that?