Great choice! This comprehensive OpenBuilds WorkBee CNC Laser Add-on kit with the XT-50 laser head, arguably the best single-laser-diode laser cutter and engraver on the market, is a perfect addition for your OpenBuilds WorkBee CNC machine. It contains everything you need for your OpenBuilds WorkBee CNC machine - from plug-and-play electronics for OpenBuilds WorkBee CNC controller, through mechanical mount to laser safety equipment.

You don’t need higher laser power for laser engraving wood. PLH3D-XT-50 can effortlessly laser engrave wood while being moved at maximum working speeds of popular CNC machines. In addition, XT-50 laser engraves with Ultra HD resolution and your eye would not see any difference if the focused beam spot was any smaller.

PLH3D-XT-50 laser heads are a great substitute for CO2 CNC lasers and can work with special engraving laminates, laser foils and many standard materials such as wood, rubber, cardboard, fabrics, leather, painted/anodized metal. The XT-50 lasers are also great for stainless steel and titanium marking.

Adjustable, Microscopic & Square Beam Spot 25 - 500 DPI - The XT-50 laser heads have adjustable beam spots, below 50µm at perfect focus. Adjusting the height increases the spot size up to 2mm, enabling Ultra HD resolution over 500 DPI or large-scale engraving down to 25 DPI.

High Power Density - The XT-50 laser heads achieve a small beam-spot size, increasing power density and enabling faster cutting and engraving. For example, the XT-50 can engrave (not just mark) stainless steel and tool steel.

Cutting and Engraving - PLH3D-XT-50 blue laser allows to cut and engrave various materials such as wood, cardboard, rubber, paper, textiles, leather, plastic, balsa, plywood, and many others, as well as mark stainless steel, titanium and low heat conductance subtypes of steel.

Improved Safety - The cutting and engraving laser head is equipped with an “Armed” indication LED, signaling its connection to the power supply and providing alerts for overheating. Additionally, ambient temperature warnings ensure safe operation.

Factory Set Lens - Each laser head is shipped with a High-Resolution Triplet lens adjusted to focus at 60.0 mm. This distance is the best-optimized focus distance to start with.

Built-in Driver - A short connection between the laser diode and a driver ensures better protection for a diode, possibility of high-frequency current modulation as well as eliminates inductance effects during the switch-on.

No Additional Cooling Required - This lightweight laser requires no additional cooling. The XF+ laser's body acts as a heatsink, allowing it to work constantly for 24 hours, every day.

The Most Precise Laser Head on the Market - Thanks to our special optical design, the XT-50 reaches the highest precision, delivering unparalleled accuracy for detailed work.

LaserDock Magnetic Docking Station

(Optional accessory, add at the top of the page)

• Quickly connect and disconnect the laser to and from your CNC machine.
• Protects the laser unit from oils, metal particles, and dust.
• Includes an Aluminium cover that shields the Dock when not in use

PLH3D-CNC Adapter Pro

(Included in Plug&Play Kits)

• Easy connection to any CNC machine.
• Converts machine signals to the standard compatible with the laser head.
• Ensures an additional layer of safety for users and laser heads.

Laser Safety Glasses

(Included in Plug&Play Kits)

• Provide a significant layer of protection against blue laser exposure.
• Effectively reduce the potential harm from diffusely reflected laser radiation.
• Offer 50% Visible Light Transmission for clear visibility.

CNC Mount, Power Supply, Connection Wires

(Included in Plug&Play Kits)

• Sturdy aluminum mount for secure attachment of the laser head or docking station.
• High-quality and low-noise power supply.
• All necessary wiring for seamless connectivity.

High-Pressure Air Assist Nozzle

(Included in Plug&Play Kits)

• Increases laser processing speeds up to 6.5 times.
• Decreases heat related damage to the material.
• Protects laser optics from smoke and debris.

Laser Safety Window

(Optional accessory, add at the top of the page)

• Ideal for CNC machine enclosures.
• Blocks deep ultraviolet, blue, and green light.
• Enhances the safety of the surroundings.

Exceptionally Accurate Metal Engraving

PLH3D-XT-Series engraving laser heads were devised as a series of specialized laser heads for engraving with extremely high resolution and cutting thin materials with ultra-thin lines. Based on our 6W-Series laser heads, XT-Series laser heads inherited all their advantages: versatility, compact dimensions and high-speed driver. The microscopic beam spot allows to make precise and very small size engravings in a wide variety of materials including stainless steel.

Ultra-HD Ceramic Tile Engraving

The 500 DPI capability allows for amazing quality engravings on materials like ceramic tiles. Higher power density reveals new cutting and engraving possibilities. Additionally, cutting and engraving processes are significantly faster comparing to laser heads without anamorphic optics.

High-End Detailed Engraving & Cutting on Soft Materials

Thanks to their spot width of less than 50µm, PLH3D-XT-50 laser heads allow cutting with a thin, even cut line. For comparison, a typical human red blood cell is 5-10µm in size, and the diameter of a single human hair is 50-200µm.