LaserMATIC MK2 20w vs 30w Laser - Head to Head Cutting Tests - Who Wins?

[@I-LOVE-EARTH]

Nothing wrong with this video, I just don't get the obsession with seeing if and how fast a laser can cut through thick wood. I think the real test is how ACCURATE / CLEAN of a cut and how FAST of a cut you get with the different laser modules on realistic thicknesses of wood people who buy these types of laser use. You should do comparisons on 1/16", 1/8" and 1/4" wood and some applicable color acrylics. You should also compare the KERF on these lasers for detailed cuts used for earrings and other detailed jewelry/items.

[@LSEngraving]

people are always asking, so, now they have a better idea. cutting 1in wood isnt something i would do but once in a lasers lifetime in reality. :)

[@I-LOVE-EARTH]

Would still be nice to see how the 30W performs on the above wood, acrylic and kerf I mentioned. Thanks! @@LSEngraving

[@RichardBoisclair-hw6nb]

As always, learn a lot from your videos. I’m hoping you will do an in depth video on the accuracy and quality of engraving between the 30/10 and 20/10. I have the chart showing the different beam width size for 10/30/30 watt but real world examples would be very helpful.

[@I-LOVE-EARTH]

How about the other things I mentioned...would make a great video!@@LSEngraving

[@LSEngraving]

@@I-LOVE-EARTH i agree with you and it's on my list. excellent suggestion

[@boomullarky]

Thanks for this test. Been wondering about being able to get through thicker wood and solid wood with the Lasermatic. Planning on getting the 30w one as soon as I can save up enough. Been tinkering around on a 5.5w (Sculpfun S9) for a couple of years. This would be a huge jump and something nice to have even for just making cutouts and jigs for my woodworking projects.

[@LSEngraving]

after working with it for months, i can say it is the best diode laser I have ever used. You will not be disappointed.

[@MakrTheory]

What a great design to have a modular source like that. Thank you for sharing the process and examples. I have some 3/4” burled walnut I have been wanting to make a project with, but have been dreading the mess my CNC router would leave behind after cutting it. This would be a good alternative.

[@LSEngraving]

yeah, half in material would be no problem for either module.

[@aliasmeum]

Thank you for the videos on the Roly. I would really like to see a 20w and 30w engraving comparison in 10w modes. Some small text would be interesting.

[@LSEngraving]

Great suggestion! i have a comparison video planned soon.

[@herbbrowning3823]

Thank you Patrick, great info.

[@LSEngraving]

you are welcome!

[@rgrim7409]

You crack me up. Glock work mat. My desk has the same except for S&W MP Shield 9mm. Oh yes, good vid.

[@LSEngraving]

I try to add in some humor :) thank you for watching!!

[@caveape01]

Nice comparison. Thank you.

[@LSEngraving]

Thanks for watching!

[@scorpianspirit5124]

wow ! This is exactly what I needed to know. I have the Lasermatic 10 which I upgraded to the 20 watt. Mostly cutting 1/4 Baltic birch, but wondered if the 30 watt would be useful for 1/2 inch or 5/8 material which I think you just proved out.. I guess I will need to make room for another machine. Most of my work is cutting and not so much engraving. However I can dedicate the 20 watt machine for engrave and the 30 watt for all the cutting I do. Thanks for the vid, I guess I had better sub for more of your content ! ;-) Cheers...

[@LSEngraving]

one thing to consider is just swapping laser modules if space or $$$ is a concern.

[@rogerlikes]

Thank you for making the video, most of the stuff I will be cutting is 5mm, but I want to prototype some stuff made from 3/8 to 1/2" and test the waters. Then if those products work out, I do not know what laser I will need to upgrade to. I'm trying to hold off on jumping into a co2 laser. Until I really need it. Just because of the size and water cooling part of it. We recently purchased a 50 watt fiber laser for black marking thousands of SS pcp air fittings. Now I need another machine to cut out the12" round part holding jigs for the vertical rotary LOL.

[@LSEngraving]

i'd much rather use the lasermatic than the co2 and i have a 600x1000 here.

[@mastermaker666]

Would be nice to see 20w VS 30w performance through particle-board flooring(usually 19 or 22mm thick) and flooring laminate as those two materials make pretty much ANY build your own tool(sanders/band-saws/angle-grinder jigs etc) project found on youtube easily achievable(including a lot of the stuff made from sheet-metal and aluminium...)....

[@LSEngraving]

that would be an interesting test. i'll have to add that video to my to do list

[@vrich3733]

Wow Awesome! 👍

[@LSEngraving]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@KRich408]

I just ordered this engraver I'm really looking forward to using it, I returned another from another brand because it had 0 safety features and no real exhaust, I would be cautious about engraving knives because the heat could ruin the temper of the knife. It looks cool if.its a for decoration only blade.

[@LSEngraving]

you are going to love it! i tend to stay away from the sharpened edge of blades. havent hit a snag yet...yet.

[@jf6720]

I have heard in the 10 watt setting that both the 20 and 30 watt module will engrave the same, is this true? If so, how is this possible when their website shows a different spot size?

[@LSEngraving]

I haven't noticed a difference between the 20 and 30 on my particular projects, that doesn't mean there isn't one.

[@mrSanders.]

Hi, have you tried photo engraving on a mirror using MOPA?

[@LSEngraving]

i have.

[@viperelbow]

What is MOPA?

[@mrSanders.]

@@viperelbow fiber laser with pulse control

[@viperelbow]

@@mrSanders. Never would have guessed that from the acronym...🤔😜.

[@LSEngraving]

@@viperelbow Master oscillator power amplifier - type of laser source

[@MatthewSmith-jc2pd]

So, you would say the extra expense is worth it? I don't cut really thick stuff but would like to cut 1/4" faster than my 10w does. I believe there is about a $300 difference between the 20 and 30.

[@LSEngraving]

i would say yes. I'd rather have the power and not need it than not have it at all, and you still have the 10w mode for beautiful engravings

[@woodknack1]

did you ever do an engraving test between the 20w and 30w?

[@LSEngraving]

it is on my short list of to do's

[@LetsDIYIt]

Did you ever do the 20w and 30w engraving comparison on 10w modes to see if there is a difference in clarity?

[@LSEngraving]

i haven't had a chance. it's on my list, i promise!

[@LetsDIYIt]

@@LSEngraving I'm dying to see it. Haven't seen any comparisons between the 20w and 30w, both in 10w mode to see if they are equally sharp or not.

[@Jay.C.H]

What height did you set the laser to?

[@LSEngraving]

lowest on the focal guage

[@sbr-synrosimbugracing9338]

I think you should clean your 20W, it is way weaker than mine. You really don't buy a 20W for cutting thick wood/material. 1/4" wood engraving would show little difference between to two with the 20W having a slightly finer dot size. Cool video though for entertainment.

[@LSEngraving]

yeah, i jsut finished running a few dirty jobs and it needs cleaned. i made thsi video for all the people who always ask "will it cut" some ridiculous thickness. lol. you are correct that this was for entertainment, mostly my entertainment running the "tests". lol