Glowforge Aura

Diode Up to 6W · 305 × 305 mm (12.0 × 12.0 in) work area · enclosed

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Glowforge$999$1,199In stock1 hour agoView at Glowforge

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Specifications

Glowforge Aura specifications from the manufacturer
Laser6W diode (450 nm)source
Work area305 × 305 mm (12.0 × 12.0 in)source
Max speedNot published
EnclosureEnclosedsource
Laser classClass 1source
Motion systemGantrysource
CameraYessource
AutofocusYessource
Air assist includedYessource
Rotary supportNot published
PassthroughYessource
LightBurn supportNot published
Footprint (W × D × H)559 × 521 × 127 mm (22.0 × 20.5 × 5.0 in)source
Weight8.6 kg (19.0 lb)source

Checked against the manufacturer's pages on 2026-10-07.

What it can cut and engrave

MaterialCutEngraveBasis
Anodized aluminumNoYesTypical for this laser type
Basswood plywoodYesYesListed by the manufacturer
Clear acrylicNoNoTypical for this laser type
A 455 nm blue beam passes straight through clear acrylic.
Colored cast acrylicYesYesListed by the manufacturer
CorkYesYesCut: typical for this laser type. Engrave: listed by the manufacturer.
Fabric and feltYesYesCut: typical for this laser type. Engrave: listed by the manufacturer.
Genuine leatherYesYesListed by the manufacturer
GlassNoLimitedTypical for this laser type
Dark, painted or coated glass only.
Leatherette (PU)YesYesTypical for this laser type
Polyurethane (PU) leatherette only.
MDFYesYesTypical for this laser type
PVC and vinylNoNoNever laser this material
Paper and cardboardYesYesListed by the manufacturer
Powder-coated and painted metalNoYesTypical for this laser type
Removes the coating to show metal underneath.
SlateNoYesCut: typical for this laser type. Engrave: listed by the manufacturer.
Solid woodYesYesListed by the manufacturer
Stainless steelNoLimitedTypical for this laser type
Higher-power diodes darken it; lower-power ones need marking spray.

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