Laser Engravers · Diode laser · Enclosed
xTool S1 40W
Researched lab test pendingEnclosed 40 W diode laser with a 498 x 319 mm bed, autofocus and an optional IR module for bare-metal marking.
- MSRP
- $1,699 (checked )
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On paper, suited to
- Small business
- Wood cutting
- Leather
- Slate
- Apartments
- Tumblers
Based on published specs, not lab results.
Specifications
Manufacturer-published figures unless noted. See sources below.
| Other specs | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi |
| Software | xTool Creative Space, LightBurn |
| Weight | 20 kg |
| Laser | |
| Laser type | Diode |
| Laser output power (optical) | 40 W |
| Second laser source | Optional 2 W 1064 nm infrared module |
| Spot size (manufacturer-rated) | 0.08 × 0.10 mm |
| Work area | |
| Work area | 498 × 319 mm |
| Extended work area | 470 × 3000 mm |
| Performance (manufacturer-rated) | |
| Max engraving speed (manufacturer-rated) | 600 mm/s |
| Rated cut depth (wood, one pass) | 18 mm |
| Rated cut depth (acrylic, one pass) | 15 mm |
| Metal marking | Coated/painted metal and stainless marking with diode; bare metals with optional 2 W IR module |
| Cuts clear acrylic | No |
| Features | |
| Enclosed | Yes |
| Camera | No |
| Autofocus | Automatic (one-click) |
| Rotary support | Yes |
| Pass-through | Yes |
| Conveyor / feeder option | Yes |
| Safety | |
| Laser safety class | Class 1 (enclosed, per xTool) |
| Flame detection | Yes |
| Emergency stop | Yes |
| Physical | |
| Machine dimensions | 765 × 561 × 183 mm |
| Power consumption / adapter rating | 275 W |
SourcesxTool S1 product page and spec tablexTool US store catalog (Shopify product data, prices)
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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