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CO2 laserxTool P2S
TypeCO2 laser
Technology55W CO2 laser in an enclosed desktop body with built-in water tank (filled with antifreeze/purified water per the user guide)
Laser power55W CO2
Work area600 × 305 mm — AutoPassthrough for materials up to 118 in (approx. 3 m) long; max processing height 64-71 mm, 215 mm with optional riser base
Max cut (maker’s claim)Basswood "0.71" (18 mm) in ONE PASS"; acrylic "0.79" (20 mm) in ONE PASS" (spec table); "cutting 20mm clear acrylic in one pass" (xTool UK P2S page)
EnclosedYes — fully enclosed
Laser classClass 4 Laser Safety (spec table); xTool says P2S 'comes in both Class 4 and Class 1 variants'
Camera16 MP panoramic + 16 MP close-range cameras
Air assistBuilt-in (dual-cylinder air pump)
RotaryOptional RA2 / RA3 rotary; rotary diameter 3-50 mm without riser base, 0-180 mm with riser base
Max speed (as stated)600 mm/s
SoftwarexTool Studio; xTool Creative Space; LightBurn (xTool notes camera and autofocus are not supported in LightBurn)
ConnectivityUSB, Wi-Fi
Weight45 kg
Released2024
Strengths
  • CO2 source cuts and engraves acrylic of any colour, including clear
  • xTool quotes 18 mm basswood and 20 mm acrylic in one pass
  • Dual 16 MP cameras with autofocus and LiDAR ranging
  • Built-in air assist pump and exhaust fan
  • AutoPassthrough for long workpieces
Things to consider
  • Large and heavy: 1000 × 639 × 268 mm and 45 kg
  • Water tank must be filled with an antifreeze/purified-water mix (per user guide)
  • Exhaust pipe is meant to vent outside (xTool: place the pipe outside the window)
  • Standard version is listed as Class 4
Who it suitsHobbyists and small businesses who want Glowforge-style CO2 cutting of wood and all-colour acrylic with a passthrough and a large bed.
Where to buyView on Amazon.co.uk

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