The Ortur Laser Master 3 is a powerful laser engraver and cutter that can even engrave food to perfection. The 10W laser has an engraving speed of 20,000 mm/min, thus delivering significantly faster results than comparable laser engraver models.
In addition to the advantages of 3D printers and desktop CNC milling machines, hobbyists, DIY artists, and small and medium-sized companies are increasingly using laser engravers as production machines. The market for hobby equipment under 1000 euros is booming. Desktop laser engravers help hobbyists, artists and other creative entrepreneurs personalize their work and implement dream projects.
The new laser engraver Ortur Laser Master 3 is one of the latest laser engravers and cutters from the manufacturer Ortur. Equipped with a 455 ± 5 nm diode laser up to 10W, it can burn many materials, even stainless steel. The Ortur Laser Master 3 uses integrated Air Assist, two fans, and a foldable focus meter. All are housed in a compact 235g laser head.
Speed Reading Summary
The Ortur Laser Master 3 is a very precise laser engraving and cutting machine with relatively high engraving speeds of up to 20,000 mm/min. In our experience, the Ortur Laser Master 3 delivers surprisingly good results. The Ortur Laser Master 3 has an engraving accuracy of up to 0.01 mm and a laser power of 10 watts, which also makes it possible to engrave stainless steel. In addition, many other materials can be cut and engraved, including but not limited to wood, acrylic, leather, metal, ceramic, fabric, cylinders, food, tinted glass, stainless steel, paper, cardboard, and more.
The Ortur Laser Master 3 cuts according to the mode previously set using the computer or Ortur's Laser Explorer application. 10W laser output power and ultra-thin laser beam with 0.05 x 0.1mm compression point bring very high energy density and powerful cutting penetration and engraving ability.
The device assembles in less than 20 minutes and requires only a few setups to start. Ortur Laser Master 3 can be used with programs such as Laser GRBL or LightBurn. It supports file formats such as BMP, JPG, PNG, SVG, etc. It is compatible with Windows and macOS.
The engraving area is 400 x 400 mm. If you want to engrave round objects like bottles, you can also buy rotating drums directly from Ortur. For engraving and cutting, we recommend good padding to protect the workspace where the Ortur Laser Master 3 is used.
Technical Specifications
The laser output power of the Ortur Laser Master 3 laser engraver is 10 W. Ultra-fine compression points of 0.05 x 0.1 mm allow the Laser Master 3 to cut 12 mm wood or 10 mm acrylic in one pass. It can cut pine or acrylic panels up to 30mm thick. Laser Master 3 can be used without a PC. Data and images can be easily transferred via the simple mobile app Laser Explorer. The laser engraving machine can also obtain data through an SD card, WiFi, AP, and U disk.
The machine is mainly made of aluminum, which is quick and easy to assemble. The laser engraver can be assembled in up to 15 minutes in a few simple steps. In addition to detailed illustrated instructions, Ortur provides assembly assistance on YouTube. The engraving machine works with an accuracy of up to 0.01 mm. It offers 7 safety features including an emergency stop button, tilt protection, and exposure time detection and limitation. Materials the Laser Master 3 can engrave include wood, acrylic, leather, metal, ceramic, fabric, cylinders, and even food. For better results, it can be upgraded with a rotating drum (available through Ortur).
Packaging
The packaging of the Ortur Laser Master 3 is very good. The packaging material is suitable for the contents, there is no waste, and there is no possibility of damage to the parts. The individual parts, including accessories and small parts, are again reliably packed inside.
Assembly and installation site
The Ortur Laser Master 3 laser engraver is equipped with all necessary screws and tools and is ready for assembly. In addition to the individual device components, the scope of supply includes the LU2-10A laser module, air assist, illustration, memory card, and card reader. Small pieces of wood and acrylic boards are also included in the delivery to provide initial test material for adjusting settings for best results.
With a little skill, it can be assembled in less than 20 minutes. Each corner of the laser engraving machine only needs to install one screw, which is very convenient. This equipment requires electricity, a fireproof base, and adequate space around the machine. We strongly recommend not keeping children or pets near the laser while it is running.
7 safety features show that safety is paramount. There are security locks that can be used to lock the laser engraver. Other points are active position protection and tilt angle protection. The laser engraver detects and limits exposure time and has a voltage and current safety control system. The last two items that provide more safety are the host watchdog and the emergency stop button.
first step
For safe use of the Ortur Laser Master 3 laser engraver, in addition to all safety features, we still recommend the use of safety goggles. This is included in the scope of supply. If you don't wear safety goggles, you may injure your eyes.
The Ortur Laser Master 3 laser engraver is easy to use and requires only a little technical knowledge. The topic of laser engraver engraving and cutting is worth reading for beginners. Laser engravers like the Ortur Laser Master 3 are fun and you can use them for gift ideas, crafts, art, and all kinds of projects.
Use the test piece provided to try to fine-tune the laser. After a few runs, you'll know which settings work best for what. Lasers also emit harmful fumes when processing plastics or other materials. Therefore, always use a well-ventilated room.
What Software Does the Ortur Laser Master 3 Have?
Laser Master 3 offers its own app for easy operation of the laser engraver. The Laser Explorer application can be used in two different modes. The simple mode makes it easier for beginners to use the laser engraver in a simple way. Professional mode allows more settings for experienced users. In addition to its own application, Ortur recommends the Lightburn software.
With Lightburn, shortly after launching the software, you must set up the work surface and then select the correct laser starting position. Then you can start right away. To edit the first piece, you need to import the desired template, then adjust its position and size. Lightburn software supports formats such as JPG, DXF, or TIPP.
In order to provide the best experience to its customers, Ortur also provides links on its website for the free program LaserGRBL and the software Lightburn as well as its own application tutorial. You can find them here: Links to software and tutorials.
When sculpting, don't use the graphics as pixel graphics, but as vector graphics. Lasers simply scan vector graphics, whereas lasers scan pixel graphics line by line, which takes longer. Depending on the project, we recommend using vector graphics. You can also convert pixel graphics to vector graphics using the free program Inkspace.
Advantage
+ Simple and quick assembly (less than 20 minutes to assemble)
+ very precise cutting and engraving performance
+ Ultra-thin 0.1mm engraving line
+ air assist
+Working speed up to 20,000 mm/min
+ Ability to cut and engrave a wide range of materials
+Very good value for money (equipment level between $500 and $700)
Shortcoming
– There is no closed enclosure to prevent laser light.
Conclusion
With the Ortur Laser Master 3, hobby users, artists, and DIY makers can get an efficient device for engraving and cutting jobs. Even carving food is no problem. This reliable and powerful tool works at an engraving speed of 20,000 mm/min. The device also supports offline engraving. It can be easily accessed through Ortur's easy-to-use Laser Explorer app. The working area of the Ortur Laser Master 3 is 400 x 400 mm. You can also buy it at the HTPOW online store, and now it's very affordable, under $700.
