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Acmer P1
Step-up Acmer P1 with 20W module for faster cuts
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Released August 2023
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20W
Laser spot size: ~0.08 mm spotMotion precision: 0.01 mmSample engrave: ~12–18 min
TL;DR
Acmer P1 20W adds cutting headroom over the 10W P1 on the same frame class. Still a budget brand — verify optical power and expect less polish than Sculpfun or Ortur.
What this machine is for
Budget 20W engraving and light cutting.
Best for
Budget 20WWood cuttingLarge bed
Materials
Engraves
- · Wood
- · Leather
- · Acrylic (dark)
Cuts
- · Basswood (up to 8 mm)
- · Dark acrylic (up to 5 mm)
Cannot do
- · Metal production
- · Premium reliability expectations
Pros
- ✓20W at budget pricing
- ✓Same large bed as P1 10W
- ✓LightBurn compatible
Cons
- ✗Less community than Ortur/Sculpfun
- ✗Open frame
- ✗P2/P3 lines more featured by Acmer now
Beginner notes
Consider P2 if you want enclosed options from the same brand.
Pro tips
Run cut tests — budget 20W modules vary in real optical output.
Pro / technical specs
Raw numbers for experienced users comparing machines.
- Laser spot size
- ~0.08 mm spot
- Max speed (spec)
- 300 mm/s
- Avg engrave speed
- 60–150 mm/s fill
- Avg cut speed
- 4–10 mm/s on 3 mm wood
- Motion precision
- 0.01 mm