Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20W Review | Diode Laser Engraving and Cutting Machine | Automatic Air Assist! 

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The air assist on the unit isn't really for just smoke removal but is used to strengthen the power of the laser beam in a specific spot. Think of it like blowing on embers in a fire to increase the heat and fan the flames. It also does a great job of removing the kerf so you not only get a cleaner but a deeper cut. I completely understand being hesitant of reviews where the product is provided to the reviewer but that is also why I'm not shy to point out any issues I find with the machines I review. Just a quick browse through some of my other videos and you will see plenty of times where I talk about this or that needing improvements and the best part to me is when an company actually listens and makes a change. All opinions are my own and nothing is "vetted" by the companies I make them for. I also do not charge for any review that I make to stay impartial although I do sometimes get affiliate commissions sometimes if people use my links. Anyway thanks for watching!

I typically have a valve that I put inline in the hose to restrict the air pressure to how I need it. I just wish it was an automatic process that I don't have to babysit. I will be reviewing a laser very soon which is supposed to be able to adjust the airflow through the gcode being sent to the machine which is really what I was referring to.

Only real advantage is cutting speed. You might able be able to engrave faster but the trade off is that a 20W laser has a larger spot size which could mean lower resolution engravings. Might not be enough for you to even notice on most engravings but if detail is important the smaller the laser spot the higher the detail.

You can adjust the speed but honestly I wouldn’t even go as high as the speed I mentioned. You really don’t want to go faster then the machine can handle. You can however change this speed setting in LaserGRBL if that is what you meant. It’s under GRBL> GRBL configurations.

@@BusterBeagle3D Thanks let's go can't wait to speed this thing up!!

Hello. I didn’t cut acrylic but I don’t see why it wouldn’t. It can’t cut clear acrylic or some other colors but black should be fine. My educated guess would be 10mm in one pass with the proper speeds but that’s just a guess based on some of my other lasers.

@@BusterBeagle3D thanks for your reply !

Yes. It can cut paper, you don't need a CO2 for that. You just have to be careful to not catch things on fire.

@@BusterBeagle3D Thanks a lot. I am a newbie. Will getting soon a laser cutter, so I was doing research and came up with this model. Can't find better than this one.

I didn't have any issues with the S30 but it really comes down to personal preference. I would however really consider a machine with a full enclosure as it is much safer and better for your eyes and lungs.

@@BusterBeagle3D Thanks for your advice. Safety is very important. I have purchased the Sculpfun B1 protective cover. I'm shocked at how huge it is. It doesn't have a base platform; it just goes over the laser, so I may have to tape around it to stop fumes from escaping underneath. I need a workshop. :) I plan to upgrade the S9 to a S30 and buy the Extool S1 at a later date. I just can't afford it now.

To be honest I'm not sure. I know it can so stainless but I'm not sure if you would need a fiber laser to do silver.

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