The xTool F1 has two lasers – a 10-watt “blue” diode and a 2-watt Infrared laser. A grill like cutting plate is also included to allow better airflow under your materials. The center part of the plate is removable so you can put the laser on top of a larger object and engrave it. The bottom plate has small holes for screwing in a material holder, but they don’t go all the way through, so your table remains safe.
This laser is a complete package – it has a built-in enclosure, vent and laser safe baseplate. Besides, you should always stay near your laser when they are operating in case of mishap. Because of its speed and small cutting area, this isn’t a hardship – the longest job I ran took 26 minutes. You can operate it via USB cord or WiFi, so you don’t need to be physically tethered to the machine. The F1 must be used with a computer or smart device and has no file storage or display screen of its own. Unlike large flatbed machines, the xTool F1 is a Galvo laser, where the laser stays in one spot and the beam is moved across the work surface rapidly with a set of mirrors, similar to what laser light shows use.
The xTool F1 is a compact, portable laser no bigger than a loaf of bread standing on end.
