Laser Engravers · Co2 laser · Desktop
Glowforge Pro HD
Researched lab test pending45 W CO2 desktop laser with a Pro Passthrough slot, HD camera preview and browser-based software that needs internet.
- MSRP
- $7,999 (checked )
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On paper, suited to
- Small business
- Acrylic
- Wood cutting
- Leather
- Education
- High volume
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) |
| Laser | |
| Laser type | CO2 (glass tube) |
| Laser output power (optical) | 45 W |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm |
| Work area | |
| Work area | 495 × 279 mm |
| Extended work area | Unlimited length, up to 508 mm wide and 6.3 mm tall (Pro Passthrough) |
| Max material height | 50 mm |
| Performance (manufacturer-rated) | |
| Metal marking | Anodized aluminum and titanium engraving only (per Glowforge material list) |
| Cuts clear acrylic | Yes |
| Features | |
| Enclosed | Yes |
| Air assist | built-in |
| Camera | Lid wide-angle camera + head macro camera (Live Camera View HD) |
| Autofocus | Automatic (laser measurement), material up to 13 mm |
| Pass-through | Yes |
| Fume handling | 4-inch exhaust hose to a window within 8 ft, or optional Glowforge filter |
| Cooling | Solid-state thermoelectric cooling (Pro upgrade) |
| Software & connectivity | |
| Internet required | Yes |
| Safety | |
| Laser safety class | Class 4 |
| Physical | |
| Machine dimensions | 965 × 527 × 210 mm |
| Power consumption / adapter rating | 800 W |
| Input voltage | 110/220 V AC |
SourcesGlowforge Performance Series tech specsGlowforge shop: Glowforge Pro HD (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
Every spec and number on this page links back to where it came from.