Pre-sales knowledge for xTool D1

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xTool Support Team

Contents:

1. Product show

2. Product Features Answer

3. Product Operation

4. Engraving material

5. Extended Functions

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1. Product show

1.1 Product Components

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1.2 Product full view

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2. Product Features

Q1 What is the actual output power of the laser module?
: 5.5w, the device uses compressed spot technology, the spot size is 0.08mm, and the actual engraving effect can reach the engraving effect of an ordinary 7W device.


Q2 ORTUR Laser Master 2 laser power is 20W. Why is xTool D1-5W laser power only 5W?
: 20W is the laser power of the ORTUR Laser Master 2. Its actual laser output power is 5W. xTool D1-5W laser power is 25W, the actual laser output power is 5.5W, and xTool D1 uses compressed spot technology. The spot size is 0.08mm. The actual engraving effect can reach the ordinary 7W equipment.


Q3 Why does the machine use steel wheels and steel shaft structure?
: Compared with other machines' plastic wheels and aluminum shafts, we use industrial-grade steel wheels and shafts, making our machine have higher repeat positioning accuracy, higher motion stability, higher processing speed, and longer product life.


Q4 What do the buttons and lights on the machine do?
: The silver button on the front plate is to start or end a project under WiFi mode. The light beside the button indicates the status of the machine.


Q5 How does the device adjust the focus of the laser?
: With our new laser module focus device design, you can quickly adjust laser focus through the focus lever, slot, and screw.


Q6 What is the difference between the 5W and 10W models? How should I choose the device power?
: The main difference between these two models is the power of the laser module. 10W model supports more engraving materials, finer engraving, and faster engraving speed compared to the 5W model.


Q7 What is the engraving size of the device?
: 432 * 406mm


Q8 Does the machine support offline operation mode?
: Yes, xTool D1 supports offline operation mode. In this working mode, you don't need to connect your computer or cell phone.


Q9 Can I upload a photo, and it will engrave the exact photo?
: Yes, the device supports photo engraving and excellent engraving due to the device's compressed light spot technology.


Q10 What is the maximum thickness of material that the machine can cut?
: xTool D1-5W can cut a 4mm basswood board at once, and xTool D1-10W can cut a 6mm basswood board.


Q11 Can this machine process complex patterns?
: It can engrave complex pictures and different materials.


Q12 Will engraving stainless steel affect the life of the equipment?
: Laser engraving is a non-contact process. Engraving will not affect the life of the laser.


Q13 Is the clarity of the machine good when engraving small letters and complex numbers?
: The laser can process complex images, including numbers, and can engrave clearly.


Q14 Is there an operating cycle for the machine?
: It can use the machine continuously, and the average life of the laser head is 10,000 hours.

 

3. Product Operation

Does the machine have supporting design and operation software?
: Yes, xTool D1 has its own design and operation software, supporting mobile APP, supporting Windows/macOS/Android/IOS.

 

4. Engraving material

Q1 What are the engraving materials supported by the xTool D1?
: Suitable for a variety of materials, the range of applications is extensive, such as wood, paper, plastic, leather, bamboo, bones and teeth, acrylic and other fire-combustible materials; ordinary lacquered metal, 304/201 stainless steel materials; ceramics, glass, stone, crystal, etc. can also be carved.


Q2 Can the xTool D1 cut leather?
: Yes, it can.


Q3 Can this machine cut acrylic (Plexiglas) sheets? If so, what is the maximum thickness that it could cut through?
: It can cut acrylic sheets, 3-5mm.


Q4 Can it engrave names on the rubber of a stethoscope and/or on metal bells?
: Yes. 

 

Q5 Can the machine engrave stainless steel?
: Yes, the xTool D1 uses compressed spot technology with a spot size of only 0.08mm and supports engraving stainless steel and various coated metals. xTool D1 5W can achieve the engraving effect of a normal 7W device, and 10W can achieve the engraving effect of a normal 15W device.


Q6 Do you engrave and mark on thick leather, such as thick cowhide knives and ax sheaths?
: Yes.


Q7 Can xTool D1 cut something as thin as cardboard? Or engrave?
: Yes, it can.


Q7 I want to engrave the tops of oak wine barrels. Can this machine carve hardwood?
: Yes. 


Q8 I was wondering if this would work on a metal buckle for a dog collar. Does it need to be painted?
: The xTool D1 can engrave directly on stainless steel and also on aluminum with an oxide layer.

 

5. Extended Functions

Does the machine support engraving on cylinders? For example, cups.
: Yes, you can purchase a rotary attachment with which you can support the processing of cylinders.

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  • how do  engrave a photo without the result looking like a negative ?

    using xtool software

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    Our support team will get back to you via email. Appreciate your support and suggestion.
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