What Happens When a Portable Laser Printer Works for Four Hours?

We tested the machine's cooling system, its engraving accuracy, and the amount of material it consumed.With real data, the stability of the laser machine can be analyzed over long operating periods, and you can judge whether or not it is suitable for high-intensity work.

Test background and equipment information.

In this test, the researchers used a 30-watt portable laser cutter from one of the best-selling brands. The device weighs less than 3 kilograms and is marketed as "lightweight, portable, and high-power.The test environment was a room at about 25 ° C, and the material was a 5 mm birch wood board. The design was a complex series of lines and a large area that had to be filled in, to simulate a typical carving situation.

This is the real performance of the machine after four hours of continuous work.

Can the cooling system take the heat?

After running for an hour, the temperature at the exhaust port stabilizes at around 48 ℃.By the third hour, the noise of the cooling fans had increased, but the temperature never exceeded 51 ° C.After the tests ended, it took about 15 minutes for the machine to cool down to room temperature, which was better than expected.

Will the accuracy of the carving suffer?

For the first two hours, the edges were clean and smooth. After three hours, however, the corners had shifted about 0.1 mm.It should be noted that this kind of error is almost imperceptible in ordinary hand work, but in precision parts machining it may need to be taken into consideration.

Power consumption and the amount of material used.

In our tests, the machine worked continuously for 3 hours and 50 minutes, using up two batteries.The lens showed signs of carbonization after four hours, so it is suggested that it be cleaned regularly.

They offer different suggestions for different users.

If you are an occasional do-it-yourselfer, there is no problem working continuously for two hours or less.If you are a professional user who needs to work for long periods, it is recommended that you stop the machine for 10 minutes every three hours to let the machine rest. At the same time, it is suggested that you prepare a spare battery and cleaning tools.

Let me cut to the chase.

Tests have shown that this machine can run continuously for four hours, but that its performance will then begin to decline.The cooling system is superior to that of similarly priced products, and the computer is suitable for use in a small or medium-sized studio.If you need to work for more than eight hours at a stretch, it is still recommended that you choose industrial equipment.