GlowForge Pro 45 Watts 3D Laser Cutter & Engraver

GlowForge Pro 45 Watts 3D Laser Cutter & Engraver

There is no limit to what you can create with Glowforge Pro’s powerful laser, intuitive features, and all-day performance. Cut, score, and engrave wood, acrylic, leather - even chocolate. Take your craft to a new level of joy, easily make unique products, or wow a classroom by instantly turning a sketch into an object.

Product Details

3X faster top speed

Giant prints with Pro Passthrough

Our Most powerful 45w laser

Print all day with enhanced cooling

Cut 120% faster for more prints per day

Simple setup in under 30 minutes

Works with hundreds of materials

Glowforge Exterior Dimensions

Material Dimensions

• Cutting area: approx. 11" (279mm) deep and 19.5" (495mm) wide
• Maximum material depth: unlimited for Pro
• Maximum material width: 20" (515mm)
• 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.

Engrave and Cut:

Engrave Only:

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-81F (16C-27C) Pro

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

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)

Laser System

• CO2 Laser — Custom CO2 glass laser tube capable of continuous operation at 10,600 nm; rated at 45 watts for Pro
• 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

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 Plus and Pro have 800W peak power consumption
• Compact Filter has an additional 350W peak power consumption

Safety

• Certified to UL standards
• Safety sensors alert in case of bumps or unplanned movement
• Safety sensors warn in case of overtemperature conditions
• Safety sensors notify when fan performance changes
• The Glowforge Plus is a Class 1 laser device with no special training required
• The Glowforge Pro is a Class 4 laser device and comes with all necessary safety training materials
• Certified to UL/ANSI/IEC 60950-1-07 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 60950-1-07 (R16) by TUV Rheinland