Laser Engravers · Diode laser · Enclosed
Glowforge Aura
Researched lab test pendingEnclosed 6 W diode craft laser with a 12 x 12 in cutting area, passthrough slot and camera-based layout.
- MSRP
- $999 (checked )
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On paper, suited to
- Beginners
- Apartments
- Leather
- Education
Based on published specs, not lab results.
Specifications
Manufacturer-published figures unless noted. See sources below.
| Other specs | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) |
| Software | Glowforge web app (browser-based) |
| Weight | 8.6 kg |
| Laser | |
| Laser type | Diode |
| Laser output power (optical) | 6 W |
| Wavelength | 450 nm |
| Work area | |
| Work area | 305 × 305 mm |
| Extended work area | 305 mm wide, unlimited length (passthrough, material up to 9.5 mm) |
| Max material height | 19 mm |
| Performance (manufacturer-rated) | |
| Metal marking | Engraves aluminum and titanium per Glowforge material list |
| Cuts clear acrylic | No |
| Features | |
| Enclosed | Yes |
| Air assist | built-in (head fan for cooling and air assist) |
| Camera | Lid wide-angle camera + head macro camera |
| Autofocus | Automatic (laser measurement) |
| Pass-through | Yes |
| Fume handling | Vent hose to a window within 8 ft, or optional Craft Laser Filter |
| Cooling | Air |
| Software & connectivity | |
| Internet required | Yes |
| Safety | |
| Laser safety class | Class 1 (embedded Class 4 laser) |
| Physical | |
| Machine dimensions | 559 × 521 × 127 mm |
| Power consumption / adapter rating | 84 W |
| Warranty (standard) | 12 months |
SourcesGlowforge Craft Series tech specsGlowforge shop: Glowforge Aura (price)
Lab slots
What we'll measure when this machine is in our lab. No results yet.
- Lab slot
engrave_speed_realReal-world engraving speed on a standard test file
Measurement pendingWe'll measure this on a unit we buy ourselves and publish the raw data. Read the protocol for Real-world engraving speed on a standard test file
- Lab slot
cut_depth_3mm_ply_passesPasses needed to cut 3 mm basswood plywood
Measurement pendingWe'll measure this on a unit we buy ourselves and publish the raw data. Read the protocol for Passes needed to cut 3 mm basswood plywood
- Lab slot
pm25_1mPM2.5 at 1 m while engraving
Measurement pendingWe'll measure this on a unit we buy ourselves and publish the raw data. Read the protocol for PM2.5 at 1 m while engraving
- Lab slot
noise_dba_1mNoise at 1 m (dBA)
Measurement pendingWe'll measure this on a unit we buy ourselves and publish the raw data. Read the protocol for Noise at 1 m (dBA)
- Lab slot
focus_accuracyAutofocus / focus repeatability
Measurement pendingWe'll measure this on a unit we buy ourselves and publish the raw data. Read the protocol for Autofocus / focus repeatability
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Sources
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