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Fibre / infrared laserxTool F2 Ultra
TypeFibre / infrared laser
Technology60W MOPA fibre laser (1064 nm) + 40W blue diode laser (445 nm) dual-laser engraver; a single-laser F2 Ultra (60W MOPA only) is also sold
Laser power40W diode + 60W MOPA fibre (single-laser version: 60W MOPA only)
Work area220 × 220 mm — 220 x 500 mm with the optional Auto Streamline Conveyor; max processing height 150 mm
Max cut (maker’s claim)"The 40W diode laser cuts wood up to 23mm thick through multiple passes"; acrylic "up to 20mm thick through multiple passes"; FAQ: "can cut brass up to 2mm, stainless steel up to 2mm, aluminum up to 1mm" (xTool UK F2 Ultra page)
EnclosedYes — fully enclosed
Laser classClass 4 Laser Safety (as stated in xTool UK spec table)
CameraDual 48 MP cameras (camera positioning, autofocus)
RotaryOptional xTool RA2 / RA3 rotary (xTool support guides); max rotary engraving diameter 150 mm
Max speed (as stated)15,000 mm/s
SoftwarexTool Studio (xTool support also documents XCS use)
ConnectivityUSB, Wi-Fi, IP
Weight21.6 kg
Released2025
Strengths
  • Both a 60W MOPA fibre and a 40W diode laser in one machine
  • xTool quotes metal cutting up to 2 mm brass/stainless steel
  • Dual 48 MP cameras with autofocus
  • Stated marking speed up to 15,000 mm/s
  • Optional conveyor extends the work area to 220 × 500 mm
Things to consider
  • xTool lists it as Class 4 despite the protective enclosure - read the safety guidance before use
  • Small 220 × 220 mm work area compared with a Glowforge-style bed
  • Heavy for its size at 21.6 kg (single-laser version 20.8 kg)
  • Thick wood/acrylic cuts quoted are multi-pass
Who it suitsSmall businesses focused on metal jewellery, tags and colour marking that also want occasional diode cutting of wood.
Where to buyView on Amazon.co.uk

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