PLH3D-15W Engraving Laser Head
Specs: 15W Optical Power, HD 125DPI 180um spot, max wood cutting thickness 6mm ( ¼” )
Best For: High Speed Cutting and Engraving
Available on order upon request
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Build Your Own Kit | Full Upgrades in Description
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PLH3D-15W Short Nozzle for Cutting Thick Materials $49.00 |
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Cable for PLH3D-15W / PLH-30W Laser Head (7m / 22 ft) $32.00 |
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24V 3.75A Desktop Power Supply for PLH3D-15W with adapter US/UK $49.00 |
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Product description
PLH3D-15W High-Power, Industrial, Versitale
The newest addition to our family of industrial cutting and engraving laser heads is arguably the most versatile engraving laser on the CNC market. Boasting a real 15 W of optical power as well as a novel design, this compact laser head can process a wide range of wood-based materials, leather, textiles and plastics, summarized in the Blue CNC Laser Applications section below. It is also the first compact CNC laser head that not only marks metal, but deep-engraves it. For the reason it utilizes blue laser light, it can efficiently process materials that infrared lasers struggle with.Furthermore, it can be adapted to nearly any CNC machine. This lightweight, high power, cost-efficient, and easy to use laser is an ideal choice for high-volume industrial applications and demanding individual users alike.
PLH3D-15W laser heads do not require any additional cooling what makes them perfect for use in machines made of composites, wood or plastic. Thanks to specially adapted optics, the beam spot size that provides very high power density allow to cut and engrave many types of materials. PLH3D-15W 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. 6W lasers are also great for stainless steel and titanium marking.
Parts included in the PLH3D-15W Cutting and Engraving Laser Head:
- PLH3D-15W Cutting and Engraving Laser Head
- High-Speed driver with Analog and PWM/TTL inputs
- Long Nozzle for Cutting Thin Materials
- Short Nozzle for Cutting Thick Materials
- Built in High-Pressure Air Nozzle
- Connector Plug
Product Technical Specifications
| Item | Typical Value | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Optical Power | 15 W | T-ambient = 25°C |
| Center Wavelength | 445 nm | |
| Working Distance | 4 mm (0.157") | Distance from the tip of air nozzle |
| Beam Spot Width | <180 µm (0.007") | |
| Dimensions | 167 x 70 x 87 mm | L x H x W, with nozzle attached |
| Mounting Hole Pattern | 77 x 68 mm | M3 (#4-40) or M4 (#8-32) recommended |
| Weight | 790 g (27.8 oz) | |
| PSU Voltage | 22 - 24 VDC | |
| Power Consumption | <85 W | |
| Modulation Input 1 | 0-5 V | Analog / PWM / TTL |
| Modulation Input 2 | 0-3 V, 0-5 V, 0-10 V, 0-24 V | PWM / TTL |
| Max. Mod. Bandwidth | 30 kHz | Recommended 5-10 kHz |
| Operating Temperature | 10 - 45°C (50 - 113°F) | |
| Air Nozzle Hose Size Standard | 4 mm (5/32") | |
| Max. Air Pressure | bar (72 PSI) |
Exemplary Cutting and Engraving Speeds with PLH3D-15W
| Material | Operation Type | Thickness | Speed | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plywood | Cutting | 3 mm (0.118") | 6 mm/s | 1 |
| Cutting | 3 mm (0.118") | 16 mm/s | 4 | |
| Cutting | 6 mm (0.236") | 7 mm/s | 4 | |
| MDF | Cutting | 3 mm (0.118") | 17 mm/s | 4 |
| Cutting | 6 mm (0.236") | 7 mm/s | 4 | |
| White Cordura | Cutting | 0.2 mm (0.008") | 5 mm/s | 1 |
| Cutting | 0.2 mm (0.008") | 20 mm/s | 3 | |
| Natural Leather | Cutting | 1.5 mm (0.059") | 9 mm/s | 1 |
| Cutting | 1.5 mm (0.059") | 30 mm/s | 4 | |
| Black PMMA (Plexi) | Cutting | 3.6 mm (0.142") | 2.5 mm/s | 1 |
| Cutting | 3.6 mm (0.142") | 12 mm/s | 4 | |
| Stainless Steel | Marking | N/A | 33 mm/s | 1 |
| Engraving | N/A | 6 mm/s | 1 | |
| Carbon Steel | Marking | N/A | 33 mm/s | 1 |
| Engraving | N/A | 6 mm/s | 1 |
Important Additional Information:
- Remember that it is not a toy.
- Laser radiation is dangerous even when scattered or reflected from any surface.
- Always use proper protection laser filter on your CNC machine dedicated to 430 - 480 nm in order to avoid reflected radiation.
- Never point laser head at people or animals.
- Do not touch the beam, it may cause burns or other injuries.
- Do not stare at the beam or the beam spot while the material is being cut.
- Laser radiation - Avoid eye or skin exposure to direct or scattered radiation.
- Class 4 laser product.
The PLH3D-15W blue cutting and engraving laser head has two separate controls.
Modulation Input #1 accepts 0 - 5 V or 0-10 V for analog power modulation
Modulation Input #2 accepts 0 - 3.3V, 0 - 5 V, 0 - 10 V or 0 - 24 V for TTL/PWM, turns on the laser when the voltage exceeds 1.8 V.
Important: Do not connect both Modulation Input 1 and Modulation Input 2 at the same time. Doing so may result in malfunction of the engraving laser.
Important: PLH3D-15W engraving laser should be powered with a high-quality power supply without anything else connected. Please note: connecting the laser engraver to the same power supply unit as a stepper motor or any other high-impedance equipment is not recommended. Doing so may cause damage to the laser diode.
Important: When engraving on shiny surfaces/metals or painted metals, it's good practice to tilt the laser head by 5-7 degrees. This prevents the laser beam from reflecting back toward the laser diodes inside the laser head.
Reviews
2nd one
Just got my second unit!
Great kit for Avid CNC
The kit works really well with my 5x10 Avid CNC for the most part I’m really please with it. Setup was easy and straight forward with a video on YouTube. There are 2 things I would like to suggest 1: given a little more length on the cable. There wasn’t any play in the length. 2: a gasket for the lens. I did a really long burn taking a few hours and my water catch for my air line got full without me noticing and the water got pushed into the laser and all over the beam merger which required me to disassemble the whole laser to clean the water and oil so the laser would focus again. This is my fault and not the lasers but I think a gasket would help stop a major failure of the laser in the future. But even after that the laser is working great.
- 1 out of 2 people found this review useful.
The perfect tool for any serious CNC usr
I have been using the 15W laser for over 6 months and getting great rest straight from out of the box. It fits easily on my Avid CNC and is great for cutting 1/8th plywood for the more intricate jobs. It took a while to sort the air compressor out as it was more trial and error. I fully recommend this product
- 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
6W and 15W
I ended up buying both of the 6W and the 15W lasers. I was very impressed on how easy they are to install and program on an Avid cnc. I'm hoping they come out with a stronger laser soon.
- 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Excellent Laser!
I upgraded my JTech 7W to the 15W laser and it is a beast. Works great - and a perfect alternative to large CO2 lasers (for thin material processing). Given I am able to combine CNC and Laser in 1, this is a great product.
- 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Great laser!
Just received this laser, installed on my Shapeoko 3. Very easy install, in a few minutes. High quality materials. Tried engraving wood, glass and metals with great results.
- 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Such a Beaty
I have had this laser for 4 weeks now and i love it! But what i love the most is the service and the communication that you get from the guys from Opt Laser! Awesome lads all of them! Helpful and they are always quick at answering on question! Looking forward to be one of the guys who could try future new products;!
- 4 out of 4 people found this review useful.
This is a great laser head.
I have been using this laser for a couple months and it has really performed well on many different materials. This will cut wood and other organic materials easily, and engrave both organic and many metals beautifully.
- 6 out of 6 people found this review useful.