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| Diode laserxTool S1 | |
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| Type | Diode laser |
| Technology | Enclosed desktop diode laser with swappable modules: 20W or 40W blue diode (10W and 2W 1064 nm IR modules also listed) |
| Laser power | 20W or 40W diode (optional 2W infrared module) |
| Work area | 498 × 319 mm — 498 x 319 mm with 40W module; 498 x 330 mm with 20W/10W modules; optional conveyor feeder extends length to 3000 mm (per FAQ) |
| Max cut (maker’s claim) | "the 40W can cut 18mm cherry wood, 15mm dark opaque acrylic, and 0.1mm stainless steel in one pass, while the 20W can cut 10mm cherry wood, 8mm dark opaque acrylic" (xTool UK S1 FAQ) |
| Enclosed | Yes — fully enclosed |
| Laser class | Class 1 |
| Camera | No built-in camera listed in spec table; uses xTool 'Pin-point Positioning' |
| Air assist | xTool S1 Smart Air Assist listed in UK bundle contents |
| Rotary | Optional RA2 Pro rotary |
| Max speed (as stated) | 600 mm/s |
| Software | xTool Creative Space (XCS), LightBurn |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi |
| Weight | 20 kg |
| Released | 2023 |
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| Who it suits | Beginners and home crafters who want an enclosed, A3-plus-sized machine for wood, leather and dark acrylic without a CO2 tube. |
| Where to buy | View on Amazon.co.uk |