OMTech Polar 350: Best Budget CO2 Laser?

[@RyanMercer]

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[@OzlemBerfin]

love the versatility with materials like wood, acrylic, and even paper

[@TugbaSimender]

the included rotary tools are perfect for cylindrical engraving projects

[@dl5244]

you should try PETG isntead of PLA - less toxic fumes

[@RyanMercer]

I actually print PETG more than I do PLA, Bmabu''s newer PETG HF is great.

[@ISRAELPettigrew]

the camera for adjustments is such a helpful feature

[@janebellco]

Just placed my pre-order for the Polar 55+! Very excited!!

[@RyanMercer]

@@janebellco 🤘🤘

[@mukeshmuthu8765]

For 3mm basswood, how clean are the edges in terms of charring? Do we need to clean the edges so it doesn't stick to the fingers?

[@RyanMercer]

@@mukeshmuthu8765 I've found the goo/gunk can be reduced by bringing the power down some. It's about the same as any other laser I've used.

[@WOODROWWhiting]

the sleek and modern design will fit well into any creative workspace

[@RyanMercer]

It does look futuristic 😂

[@Boldbeautifulmakeupfashion]

This one does look nice and sleek! Sounds really good!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@RyanMercer]

@@Boldbeautifulmakeupfashion 🤘🤘

[@chitowntexan]

Great video

[@RyanMercer]

🤘🤘

[@georgeg4416]

Hello my friend! I search co2 engraving machine for good acrylic engraving. I want to make stamps with clear engraving without lines inside. Do you think is good machine for clear acrylic engraves? Thank you!

[@RyanMercer]

@@georgeg4416 it should work fine.

[@TylerGecko]

I have these OMtech Polar and the cutting and engraving quality sometimes it works beautifully, but other times it completely misses the mark, leaving burnt edges or incomplete cuts. I tried to reached the customer service but very slow response.

[@RyanMercer]

Sorry to hear that. Are you cleaning the lens regularly? That's my only thought.

[@dl5244]

@@RyanMercer that or wrong Z-offset for the material in use...

[@BerilAysel]

Is 50W power enough for small business projects?

[@RyanMercer]

For craft fair type stuff, yeah.

[@OguzhanTaylan-q8r]

What does accuracy of 0.04 inches actually mean though?

[@RyanMercer]

That it will burn a line as precise as 0.04 inches

[@AyseYildiz-fd5hf]

Have you tried to use the warranty?

[@RyanMercer]

Nope, haven't needed to.

[@ANGELOMcclung]

the compact design is great for home workshops or small businesses

[@dccc2724]

Is this the new release on today?

[@RyanMercer]

The new 55W? No, this is 50W. The new 55W has a display on it.

[@bhutch216]

Ordered my 55w. Never had one and just happened to check the site the day they put it up for pre sale.

[@ald.3449]

What the thickest wood, mdf or acrylic you can cut?

[@RyanMercer]

@@ald.3449 0.4 inches/10mm on a single pass for basswood but for other stuff I'd say 3-6mm depending on the material.

[@ald.3449]

Ty

[@bhutch216]

@@ald.3449the new 55w is 15mm wood and 21mm acrylic.

[@HUMBERTOShuler]

amazing to get tools and materials included for testing and practice

[@RyanMercer]

Right? Nice little touch.

[@JOSEHobson]

Does the wifi work well?

[@RyanMercer]

I haven't had any issues with it.

[@dl5244]

my Polar350 does NOT fire its laser below 19% power. 20%minimum seems to be its capability

[@RyanMercer]

Yeah, running a CO2 laser below 20% power is generally not recommended so many will just prevent you from doing it.

[@ZahideMehmet]

Seems impressive for a desktop machine but you are promoting it soooo

[@RyanMercer]

Totally fair. I do love it though for what it is worth.

[@EVANCameron-g6d]

front and rear pass-through areas allow for working on larger materials

[@RyanMercer]

Yup

[@RafaelaKimball]

I can't figure out the camera at all, it never lines up

[@RyanMercer]

Did you calibrate it?

[@Merihismail]

Uh, I can't figure out how to change the fluid in my water chiller.

[@RyanMercer]

Same. Transfer pump I guess.