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Thunder Laser Nova Plus 24 (60W RF)

Name: Thunder Laser Nova Plus 24 (60W RF)
Brand: Thunder Laser

Researched lab test pending

Benchtop 60 W RF-tube CO2 laser with a 600 x 400 mm bed, motorized Z-table, camera, autofocus and LightBurn included.

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Based on published specs, not lab results.

Manufacturer-published figures unless noted. See sources below.

Spec sheetThunder Laser Nova Plus 24 (60W RF) — manufacturer-published specifications
Other specs
Software	LightBurn (included, two computers)
Laser
Laser type	CO2 (RF metal tube)
Laser output power (optical)	60 W
Wavelength	10,600 nm
Work area
Work area	600 × 400 mm
Extended work area	610 mm wide, unlimited length with pass-through open (20 mm max thickness)
Max material height	155 mm
Performance (manufacturer-rated)
Max engraving speed (manufacturer-rated)	1,200 mm/s
Rated cut depth (wood, one pass)	12.7 mm
Rated cut depth (acrylic, one pass)	19 mm
Cuts clear acrylic	Yes
Features
Enclosed	Yes
Air assist	built-in (air pump included)
Camera	Integrated camera
Autofocus	Automatic, plus red-dot pointer
Pass-through	Yes
Cooling	Air-cooled RF tube (no chiller required)
Physical
Machine dimensions	1120 × 866 × 683 mm
Input voltage	110 V AC, dedicated 15 A circuit
Warranty (standard)	24 months

What we'll measure when this machine is in our lab. No results yet.

Lab slotengrave_speed_real
Real-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 slotcut_depth_3mm_ply_passes
Passes 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 slotpm25_1m
PM2.5 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 slotnoise_dba_1m
Noise 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 slotfocus_accuracy
Autofocus / 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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