| Glowforge Plus | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| $150 of Premium Proofgrade Materials | Free | ||
| Glowforge Accessory Kit | Free |
DIMENSIONS
- Glowforge exterior (Pro, Plus, and Basic): 38″ x 20.75″ x 8.25″ (965mm x 527mm x 210mm)
WORK AREA
- Maximum material depth: 18" (455 mm) for Basic and Plus; unlimited for Pro
- Maximum material width: 20″ (515 mm)
- Cutting area: approx. 11″ (279 mm) deep and 19.5″ (495 mm) wide
- Maximum material height: 2″ (50mm)
- Maximum material height with tray: 0.5″ (13mm)
MATERIAL CAPABILITY
Can safely print on any laser-compatible material, with examples below. Glowforge recommends Proofgrade™ materials for automatic settings and perfect results.
Cuts & Engraves
- wood
- fabric
- leather
- paper
- cardboard
- plexiglass (acrylic)
- Delrin (acetal)
- mylar
- rubber
- cork
- sandpaper
- foods
- ...and more
Engraves Only
- glass
- marble
- rubber stamps
- stone
- ceramic tile
- anodized aluminum
- titanium
- corian
- ...and more
SOFTWARE
- Easy and powerful interface will have you printing in minutes
- Web interface works on Mac, PC, Linux, and many mobile devices (internet required)
- Compatible with JPG, PNG, SVG, PDF, and other file formats. Glowforge Premium includes support for DXF files
- Drag-and-drop layout with live camera preview to position designs on the material
- Automatically scan drawings and print without design software
- Catalog of premium, customizable, ready-to-print designs
ONE BUTTON PRINT
When used with Proofgrade materials, automatically determines settings for perfect cutting and engraving
CAMERAS
- Wide Angle Camera — Mounted on the lid, provides a view of the entire printable area, accurate within 0.25" (6mm)
- Macro Camera — Mounted on the head, provides extreme up-close information for autofocus, accurate within 0.004" (0.1mm)
AUTOFOCUS
- Exquisitely precise — low-power laser measurement scans the surface of the material to determine the exact height
- Completely Internal — Lens moves internally up and down inside the head to print on materials up to 0.5” (13mm) thick
- Multipass — Focus can be shifted between engrave passes, allowing detailed depth engraves
- Manual focus option — the laser can be focused at a precise height to experiment with a range of techniques
LIGHTING
- Dual high-efficiency internal LED strips give your work broad illumination for a wide angle view
- Headlights under the lid give point illumination for precise precisioning
LASER SYSTEM
- CO2 Laser — Custom CO2 glass laser tube capable of continuous operation at 10,600 nm; rated at 45 watts for Pro and 40 watts for Plus and Basic
- Fixed Alignment — Factory calibrated optical system does not require any alignment by the user
- Sealed Optics — Enclosed optical path with cleanable and replaceable windows protects the laser optics to avoid replacement or realignment
MECHANICALS
- Case — High modulus injection molded plastic
- Linear System — Custom extruded aluminum linear rails with belt driven v-wheel carrier
- Motion — Dual hybrid stepper Y axis; single hybrid stepper X axis
- Cooling — Closed loop self contained internal cooling.
- Air Assist — Internal air assist with no external compressor hookup required
- Recommended Operating Temperature: 60F-75F (16C-24C) Basic and Plus; 60F-81F (16C-27C) Pro
REQUIREMENTS
- Wi-Fi required (2.4 GHz b/g/n and WPA2, WPA, WEP, or open)
- Ventilation with either the Glowforge Compact Filter, or an open-able window within 8 feet
- 110/220 VAC, 50 or 60 HZ outlet
- Glowforge Basic, Plus, and Pro have 800W peak power consumption
- Compact Filter has an additional 350W peak power consumption
MISCELLANEOUS
- Precision power settings allow enough control to draw lines on copy paper
- 3D engrave settings carve detailed surfaces
- Positioning precision to 0.001” (0.025mm)
- Engraving up to 1355 DPI
Introducing Glowforge - The 3D Laser Printer
Update- it keeps getting better- The perfect laser for my home business
By Craftlover on August 21, 2021
By Craftlover on August 21, 2021
I have been read watching and saving a while now for a laser cutter and engraver. After seeking advise from others landed on a glowforge. It arrived quickly and literally was set up and PRINTING my first project in under 30 minutes.
It’s heavy- you will need someone to help you lift it to set it up. I vent mine outside my window- also super easy and co es with everything you need to get started.
Being stuck at home right now I can’t tell you how much fun my family and I are having with the machine. We are now making hooks for medical staff to help with pain from wearing elastic face masks. I have also already launched my custom sign business and will have this machine paid off within 2 months! The software is so user friendly!
Love love love my new Glowforge!
I have now since paid off my machine plus have built a solid business for myself.
It’s heavy- you will need someone to help you lift it to set it up. I vent mine outside my window- also super easy and co es with everything you need to get started.
Being stuck at home right now I can’t tell you how much fun my family and I are having with the machine. We are now making hooks for medical staff to help with pain from wearing elastic face masks. I have also already launched my custom sign business and will have this machine paid off within 2 months! The software is so user friendly!
Love love love my new Glowforge!
I have now since paid off my machine plus have built a solid business for myself.
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2021
The 30,000 ft view in this review is: Glowforge is *amazing*. If you’re into making things and you’re on the fence about getting one, just do it. It’s positively incredible. I have the basic model, which I definitely recommend. I like the extra power of the basic laser, and I don’t feel like the slot is worth the extra $2k upgrade cost for the Pro. (Some folks who use the Glowforge for cutting/engraving large signs DO think the slot is worth the extra though!)
I own a 3D printer, and a workshop full of woodworking tools. I bought the Glowforge as a “cherry on top” accessory for my woodworking, thinking I’d use it to engrave various wood parts when working on furniture. But I’ve wound up using it for far more than just that.
Before buying the Glowforge, I spent a lot of time and money on alternatives that I thought could be used to for the same purposes.
I own a 3D printer, and a workshop full of woodworking tools. I bought the Glowforge as a “cherry on top” accessory for my woodworking, thinking I’d use it to engrave various wood parts when working on furniture. But I’ve wound up using it for far more than just that.
Before buying the Glowforge, I spent a lot of time and money on alternatives that I thought could be used to for the same purposes.
In the end, nothing beats the precision and versatility of the Glowforge. I have used it to cut and engrave wood. To cut and engrave Plexiglass (!!! This is amazing on the Glowforge!) Cut and engrave leather. And so on. I’ve developed a whole system for cutting dungeon tiles for D&D on the Glowforge. I’ve engraved several wood projects. I’ve cut plexiglass with it. I’ve done leatherworking on it. It’s amazing..
Here’s some examples of my work.
