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Genmitsu L8 40W
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GenmitsuDiode laser engraver

Genmitsu L8 40W

Genmitsu L8 40W is a diode laser engraver released in 2023. Key specs: laser sources Blue diode (≈455 nm), laser output power 40 W, work area 400 × 400 mm, max engraving / travel speed 667 mm/s.

9.4Score
Power & cutting9.0
Speed8.9
Precision4.8
Work area7.7
Safety8.3
Features & ease of use9.1
price rangeUS$1,000–1,300
Year
2023
Popularity
#315 of 406
Blue diode (≈455 nm)Laser sources
40 WLaser output power
400 × 400 mmWork area
667 mm/sMax engraving / travel speed
0.13 mmLaser spot size
YesEnclosed (fully covered)
Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)Laser safety class
Spec guide

How it ranks among diode laser engravers of 2023

Compared with diode laser engravers released in 2023. Bars show the share of models it beats.

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Why is L8 40W a good choice?

Laser output power: 40 Wbetter than 87% of diode laser engravers
Max engraving / travel speed: 667 mm/sbetter than 88% of diode laser engravers
Work area (surface): 1,600 cm²better than 72% of diode laser engravers
Specifications

Full specifications

General
Laser sources
Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion system
Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sources
No
Wavelength
455 nm
Laser power
Laser output power
40 W
Work area
Work area
400 × 400 mm
Work area width (X)
400 mm
Work area depth (Y)
400 mm
Work area (surface)
1,600 cm²
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed
667 mm/s
Precision
Laser spot size
0.13 mm
Positioning accuracy
0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)
Yes
Laser safety class
Class 1 (eye-safe, enclosed)
Flame / fire detection
No
Features
Air assist
Yes
Built-in camera
Yes
Autofocus / auto height
No
Rotary attachment support
Yes
Connectivity & software
Connections
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Yes
USB
Yes
Compatible software
LightBurn
LightBurn compatible
Yes
File formats
JPG, BMP, PNG, GIF, DXF, PLT, HPGL
Size & power
Width
715 mm
Depth
621 mm
Height
261 mm
Rated power consumption
240 W

Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.

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