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Algolaser Alpha MK2
10W Entry Alpha MK2 — speed-focused open-frame diode
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Released March 2024
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TL;DR
The 10W Alpha MK2 (often sold as DIY kit or enclosed 10W SKU) is the engraving-first tier. Step up to 20W or 40W for faster fills and deeper cuts.
What this machine is for
Performance-oriented open-frame diode for detailed wood and leather engraving with above-average speed.
Best for
Materials
Engraves
- · Wood
- · Leather
- · Slate
- · Anodized aluminum
- · Stainless (with spray)
Cuts
- · Basswood (up to 5 mm)
- · Black acrylic (thin)
- · Paper
- · Fabric
Cannot do
- · Clear acrylic
- · Bare metal
- · CO₂ sign production
- · Thick acrylic sheets
Pros
- ✓Tight spot for finer detail in diode class
- ✓Fast fill engraving on optimized settings
- ✓Large work area
- ✓LightBurn-first workflow
- ✓Solid frame rigidity
Cons
- ✗Open frame — safety glasses mandatory
- ✗40W optical claims need verification on your unit
- ✗Smaller community than Ortur/xTool
- ✗Premium price vs Ortur for similar watt class
- ✗Air assist often sold separately
Beginner notes
Choose 20W if it matches your typical jobs. Compare cut depth and price against other tiers in this product line before ordering.
Pro tips
Algolaser shines on line art and shallow fills — push speed on vectors after test burns. Use compressed spot advantage for photo engraving on coated wood.
Pro / technical specs
Raw numbers for experienced users comparing machines.
- Laser spot size
- ~0.05 mm spot
- Max speed (spec)
- 400 mm/s
- Avg engrave speed
- 3–6 mm/s fill
- Avg cut speed
- 2–3 mm/s on 3–6 mm wood
- Motion precision
- 0.01 mm