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Diode laserxTool F2
TypeDiode laser
TechnologyPortable dual-laser engraver: 15W blue diode (445 nm) + 5W 1064 nm infrared laser
Laser power15W diode + 5W infrared
Work area115 × 115 mm — 400 x 115 mm with the slide extension; max processing height 120 mm
Max cut (maker’s claim)Basswood "0.59" (15mm) in Multiple Pass"; acrylic "0.47" (12mm) in Multiple Pass" (xTool UK F2 spec table)
EnclosedYes — fully enclosed
Laser classClass 4 Laser Safety (as stated in xTool UK spec table)
Camera50 MP smart camera
RotaryOptional rotary (xTool support lists RA2 Pro / RA3 for F2); max rotary engraving diameter 120 mm
Max speed (as stated)6,000 mm/s
SoftwarexTool Studio
ConnectivityWi-Fi, USB, IP
Weight4.6 kg
Released2025
Strengths
  • Light (4.6 kg) and designed to be carried to events
  • Diode plus 1064 nm infrared covers wood, leather, plastics and precious metals
  • Built-in 50 MP camera for positioning
  • Autofocus as well as manual two-dot focus
Things to consider
  • Small 115 × 115 mm work area
  • Listed as Class 4 by xTool - follow the safety instructions
  • Thicker cuts quoted are multi-pass
  • Not a sheet-cutting machine in the Glowforge sense
Who it suitsMakers personalising small items (tags, jewellery, gifts) at craft fairs or events who want metal and non-metal marking in one portable unit.
Where to buyView on Amazon.co.uk

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