The motor for the machine has also been relocated to the side of the X-axis to help reduce the weight of the laser head which also contributes to the faster engraving speed.
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The protective cover for the laser head also feels a little too loose at times despite tightening, so some form of locking mechanism or improved catch on the sides would have been welcomed.Ī notable change is that the Laser Master 2 Pro uses a 3rd generation 32-Bit motherboard that increases the engraving speed from the previous 3,000mm per minute to 10,000, saving you a great deal of time if you plan on engraving in large batches. The build quality feels robust, which is reassuring given the open design allows you to place the laser directly onto any large surfaces you’re wanting to cut or engrave, though we wouldn’t recommend being unnecessarily rough with it.Ī small frustration is a single cable that connects the laser head to the motherboard that hangs freely across the top of the machine, something that while not dangerous in any way, did repeatedly get caught on the machine. Solo assembly takes around one to two hours, though this could be shaved down to around 40 minutes if you’re particularly experienced putting small-scale workshop machines together. It might be rude to call it ‘idiot-proof’ but the detailed images and clear instructions certainly put you at ease.
The provided paper leaflet goes over everything you need sufficiently, but we would heartily recommend downloading the available PDF, especially if you’ve never constructed a device like this yourself before (which can cause some understandable anxiety given the fact you’re building a tabletop fire risk). When assembling the machine, the provided instructions are some of the best we’ve ever seen on a self-assembly kit. Materials: Wood Board, Paperboard, Black Acrylic, Leather, Food, Stainless Steel, Power Coated Metal, etc. Input file format: NC, BMP, JPG, PNG, DXF, etc.
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These are the full specs of the Ortur Laser Master 2 Pro: Having used the Laser Master 2 Pro for a few days, we’d argue Ortur has executed it very well, and most of the criticism we have is formed around the steep learning curve of its use rather than the hardware itself, but even that is something that Ortur has made efforts to improve for its users. The original Laser Master 2 (opens in new tab) is available from $199 / £145 / around AU$425 for the lowest powered 7W version, though the more powerful 20W model will set you back $249 / £215 / around AU$600.įor some, this might be a steep price for an upgrade, but given the differences between the two models, we would estimate it’s a fair price for what you’re getting. The Ortur Laser Master 2 Pro is available now from online Chinese retailer Madethebest (opens in new tab) for $449.99 / £325.99 / around AU$610, though additional import taxes and shipping costs will depend on your region on top of that.
Alongside 3D printing and similar ‘workshop hobbies’, laser cutting and engraving is steadily increasing in popularity thanks to the growing availability of affordable machines, with Ortur looking to fill with intermediate skill level hardware void that exists between entry-level products and full workshop Co2 lasers. The Ortur Laser Master 2 Pro is the latest addition to the Ortur family of diode laser engravers, promising a step up from the existing Laser Master 2 machine.