Finally, an enclosed laser engraver: Wainlux K8

K8 is an enclosed laser engraver and cutter by Wainlux. The version I tested has the optical power of 10W. Because of this enclosed structure, we have a limitation with the max working area, which is 130x130 mm. In a separate box I got the air purifier, so this engraver can be used in the room too.
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Contents:
0:00 Introduction
1:33 Unboxing
2:34 Closer look
3:53 Preparing for engraving
5:05 About the software
5:44 Engraving plywood
8:26 Engraving grayscale image
11:45 Engraving LightBurn (plywood)
12:14 Cutting 3mm plywood
13:05 Cutting 3mm MDF wood
14:07 Cutting 3mm black acrylic
14:42 Engraving anodyzed aluminum
15:21 Engraving stanless steel
15:51 Conclusions
#laserengraving #wainlux #laserengraver

[@elenachen7137]

Cool product!😍

[@american-machine]

Big Fans of your channel, great facts, reviews and analysis! . . . if you ever address fumes coming from 3D printers (different filaments) and other digital fabrication machines in an enclosed space; that would be a great video to watch and learn from. Maybe simple tests, facts, and suggested solutions. . . . again, great videos and thanks for your efforts.

[@klave8511]

Nice review, don't know why you thought of the cable but good choice. I like the features, easy z adjustment, magnet to hold the height indicator, air purifier and how it clamps on, safety interlock, dust/debris tray. All small things that make a big difference to people that want to engrave and not play with their laser. With so much dust on the window you have to wonder what would happen to all the moving parts. I think the air should come on automatically when the laser runs and can turn off a while after it stops. The lens has a "wind-collecting structure and dust-proof design", and I don't recall seeing an air assist, will be good to see if the "design" works when it's been running for longer. I see they advertise a 2MP camera, was this included in your model? And I would also like a more detailed review of the optional air purifier, does it have a carbon filter for capturing vapours from cutting polymers, their website doesn't say anything useful about the air purifier. You did mention the noise and the short tube.

[@MyTechFun]

About the cable: bad experience with earlier engravers (not the first time). The filter is some kind of square, you can diy one using hepa filters. The camera was included, only it requires CutLabX and Wifi connection.

[@phara128]

this small air purifier seems like it would work well with resin printers. will the filters support this?

[@Babeboy615]

Hi i purchased this machine but i am having great dificulty setting up the device and connecting it to my computer. What exactly do i put on the SD card? PLEASE HELP

[@MyTechFun]

You probably need a ch340 driver. If nothing else, check their website to download the driver

[@-COBRA]

What is causing the laser to have so different X vs Y direction cutting performance?

[@MyTechFun]

The laser is not squared. This can be visible if you point the laser to wall (from 2m distance), you will see a rectangle.

[@MariaAguilar-vs9fb]

Can you square? I ordered this engraver and waiting on delivery. I was so excited but recently there have been a lot of complaints about unit. Hope I didn't throw my money away.

[@htpkey]

Cool product! I'm even more interested in the air purifier. Can you test if it works well with popular resin printers?

[@MyTechFun]

It's more for the dust from laser engraving / cutting. I think for resin you need much smaller pore size filter. But I have no info about the filter so far.

[@htpkey]

@@MyTechFun Thanks for the clarification!