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Sovol SO-2 5W Laser Engraving Machine, Cutting Machine, Pen Plotter 280x210mm $159

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The Sovol SO-2 with the 5W laser is on sale for $159 directly at Sovol's store. Other stores sell it for $199 or more.
You can also use it with a pen or a plotter knife to write on paper or cut paper and stickers (you probably have to buy the vinyl cutter knife additionally).

The capabilities of the 5W laser are: Engraving of wood etc. and also coated metal and brushed stainless steel.
Cutting wood up to 2mm and cutting dark acrylic with multiple passes. It will not engrave other kinds of steel or shiny metal surfaces. If you want a machine that's better at cutting take a look at the 10W compressed spot laser module.

Manufacturer's information:
  • [Bring Unique 4-in-1 Experience] - Sovol SO-2 is a machine that helps to make your creative idea into reality. There are mainly four functions of Sovol SO-2, including laser engraving, cutting, writing and drawing.
  • [5W Output Laser Head Create More] - With the Laser Module, you could engrave wood, paper, leather, stainless steel, ceramics, and other materials; You could also cut paper, wood board, leather, acrylic within 2mm thick. You can cut the wooden board to make various models. If you want to miss a thicker board, please repeat cutting several times. The fixed focus would save your time without adjustment needed.
  • [Be Your Hand, Save Your Time] - Replace the laser module with the writing module with several screws; you can get a new writing and painting robot. Sovol SO-2 supports writing or drawing on paper, cards, book pages, and surfaces.
  • [Softwares for Writing, Drawing & Laser Engraving] - Inkscape and UGS are recommended for writing and drawing. LaserGRBL is recommended for Laser Engraving. This software is saved on an SD card with SO-2; you can download them to create whatever you like.
  • [Larger Working Area] - 280x210mm working area for more possibilities.

https://sovol3d.com/products/so-2...6316262488
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Created 05-08-2022 at 06:02 PM by doubletoaster
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Cord440
05-08-2022 at 06:48 PM.

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05-08-2022 at 06:48 PM.
Would this work for engraving an aluminum AR15 lower? It does say "capabilities of the 5W laser are: Engraving of ... coated metal and brushed stainless steel."
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05-08-2022 at 07:15 PM.
05-08-2022 at 07:15 PM.
Do you expect me to talk?
No, Mr. Bond. I expect you to die.
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05-08-2022 at 07:15 PM.
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Is there a harness I can attach to my shark?
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Daddie
05-09-2022 at 10:34 AM.
05-09-2022 at 10:34 AM.
Quote from Cord440 :
Would this work for engraving an aluminum AR15 lower? It does say "capabilities of the 5W laser are: Engraving of ... coated metal and brushed stainless steel."
I think it would be able to engrave a small area, but your lower isn't "flat" and due to the protective "glass" that surrounds the laser it wouldn't be able to deal with the contours of your lower.

Pretty good reviews on Amazon.
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05-09-2022 at 02:54 PM.
05-09-2022 at 02:54 PM.
Quote from Cord440 :
Would this work for engraving an aluminum AR15 lower? It does say "capabilities of the 5W laser are: Engraving of ... coated metal and brushed stainless steel."
Aluminium and copper are hard to engrave since they conduct heat so well. If it's some kind of varnish it could work, if it's anodized aluminum it probably doesn't.
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Seawolflin
05-10-2022 at 09:37 AM.
05-10-2022 at 09:37 AM.
Quote from Cord440 :
Would this work for engraving an aluminum AR15 lower? It does say "capabilities of the 5W laser are: Engraving of ... coated metal and brushed stainless steel."
I don't think it will reach the depth of S/N requirement, but for other purpose, it might be.
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JJCDAD
05-10-2022 at 03:56 PM.
05-10-2022 at 03:56 PM.
2.1cm x 2.8cm work area? That seems tiny and near worthless.
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Myst3ryx
05-10-2022 at 04:30 PM.
05-10-2022 at 04:30 PM.
Quote from JJCDAD :
2.1cm x 2.8cm work area? That seems tiny and near worthless.
me thinks your math is wrong...
210mm x 280mm = 21cm x 28cm which is close to standard US letter print paper
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JJCDAD
05-10-2022 at 05:40 PM.
05-10-2022 at 05:40 PM.
Lol yeah. I'm dumb. This is why the metric system will never work! /s
Quote from Myst3ryx :
me thinks your math is wrong...
210mm x 280mm = 21cm x 28cm which is close to standard US letter print paper
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05-11-2022 at 01:38 PM.
05-11-2022 at 01:38 PM.
Quote from PoopyMcPoopyFace :
Is there a harness I can attach to my shark?
Not sure if that would work, this doesn't appear to be a Frickin Laser.
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StrongHeart872
05-12-2022 at 03:52 AM.
05-12-2022 at 03:52 AM.
Quote from PoopyMcPoopyFace :
Is there a harness I can attach to my shark?

No, but should do just fine for sea bass.
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