CO2 & Fiber Laser Machines

CO2 and fiber laser engraving machines.

CO2 and fiber lasers for small businesses, schools and shops. Answer a few questions to find yours, or compare them all below.

✓ US based support ✓ Free one on one remote training ✓ LightBurn included ✓ Up to 3 year warranty

Which Thunder Laser Is Right for You? Bolt, Nova Plus, Titan and Aurora explained.

The whole lineup on one screen.

Bolt, Nova Plus and Titan cut and engrave. The CO2 Galvo marks fast but does not cut. The Aurora marks metal.

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Bolt
Bolt
Most popular
Nova Plus
Nova Plus
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Titan
Titan
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Aurora
Aurora
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CO2 Galvo
CO2 Galvo
Built around Engraving Doing everything Production volume Metal marking Tumblers at volume
Laser type RF CO2RF CO2RF CO2, Iradion tubeUV, Fiber, MOPARF CO2, galvo head
Wattage 30 to 80W60 to 120W50 to 120W5 to 100W60W
Bed sizes 20, 24, 36 in.24, 35, 51, 63 in.27, 35, 51 in.About 6 x 6 in.
three lens options
11.8 x 11.8 in. field
open frame
Top engraving speed 2,000 mm/s
1,200 mm/s
3,000 mm/s
fastest CO2
7,000 mm/s
galvo, no gantry travel
3,000 mm/s
galvo head
Camera High resolutionHigh resolutionDual cameraNot applicableNot applicable
Cuts wood, acrylic, leather ✓✓✓––thin stock only
Marks bare metal –––✓–coated metal only
Who picks it Hat and patch makers, tumblers, Etsy sellers Sign makers, schools, upgraders, small business Production shops scaling up Jewelry, gun and coin engravers, part marking Tumbler shops, finished products at volume
Starting price $5,795from $114.00/mo $8,350from $165.00/mo $16,250from $320.78/mo $4,795from $90.38/mo $8,350from $165.00/mo
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What each one is built for.

Thunder Laser Bolt
$5,795 to $13,995 across the series

Built around fast, high detail engraving

Hat and patch makers, tumbler businesses, Etsy sellers

Fast, detailed engraving. It cuts well too, but engraving is what it does best.

Wattage30 to 80W RF
Top speed2,000 mm/s
Resolution2,000 DPI, 1.5 in. lens
  • High precision RF tube for clean, detailed output
  • High resolution camera, drag and drop designs onto the bed
  • Optional rotary attachment for tumblers and cylinders, sold separately, $1,150 to $1,400
Bolt$5,795
Bolt Plus 24$9,995
Bolt Pro 36$13,995
When to choose it. Engraving is most of your work.
Thunder Laser Nova Plus
$8,350 starting, or from $165.00/mo

The most versatile machine we build

Sign makers, schools, hobbyists upgrading, small business

Our most popular machine. It cuts and engraves equally well. Not sure where to start? Start here.

Wattage60 to 120W
Top speed1,200 mm/s, 2.5G
Pass throughFull front to back
  • The 51 and 63 take a full 4 x 8 sheet through the pass through
  • The 63 handles fabric bolts up to 60 in. wide
  • Head built for cutting all day: smooth edges, less cleanup
Nova Plus 2423.6 x 15.7 in.
Nova Plus 3535 in. bed
Nova Plus 514 x 8 pass through
Nova Plus 6363 x 39.4 in.
When to choose it. You want one machine that does it all. If you have the room, get the 51.
Thunder Laser Titan
$16,250 to $30,000 across the series

For businesses that are already scaling

Production shops, high volume order work

The next step when you run production every day. It uses an Iradion tube, the most premium RF tube in its class.

Wattage50 to 120W
Top speed3,000 mm/s, up to 8G
Safety classClass 1 laser
  • Dual camera system for alignment and precision at scale
  • Pairs with a UV printer for print and cut work
  • The fastest CO2 engraver in our lineup by a wide margin
Titan 27$16,250
Titan 35$20,625
Titan 51$25,000
When to choose it. Your laser is already busy all day and you need more output.
Thunder Laser Aurora
$4,795 to $11,000 across the series

A different animal altogether

Jewelry makers, metal and gun engravers, part marking

Fiber, MOPA and UV lasers. Fiber and MOPA mark metal, and MOPA adds color on stainless. UV marks glass, wood, metal and more.

Wattage5 to 100W
Top speed7,000 mm/s
Working areaAbout 6 x 6 in. stock
  • Fully enclosed on purpose, where most fiber lasers are open frame
  • Three lens options, and a smaller field lets you engrave taller items
  • Galvo head with no gantry travel, which is why it marks so fast
  • Compact enough for almost any workspace
Aurora Lite$4,795
Aurora 8 UV$10,600
Aurora 8 MOPA$11,000
When to choose it. You already have a CO2 laser and want to add metal.
Thunder CO2 Galvo
$8,350 or from $165.00/mo

Built for tumblers and finished products at volume

Tumbler shops, production shops adding speed

A CO2 laser that steers the beam with mirrors, so it marks finished products fast. A full tumbler wrap takes about 10 minutes. It does not cut.

Wattage60W RF CO2
Top speed3,000 mm/s
Working area11.8 x 11.8 in. field
  • Open frame, so tall and awkward items fit under the head
  • Marks anodized, powder coated and painted metal. Bare metal needs an Aurora
  • Optional Talon Pro Galvo chuck rotary for tumblers, sold separately, $1,160
  • 12 month warranty on the whole machine
CO2 Galvo 60W$8,350
When to choose it. Tumblers or finished products are taking up your CO2 laser’s time.
1,300+
Five star reviews on Trustpilot
21
Owners near you who will demo their machine
Coast to Coast
US sales, support and parts
Included Either Way

Included with every machine.

US based support

A real team here in the US that knows these machines.

One on one remote training

Free one on one training, scheduled around you.

LightBurn included

The industry standard software. No subscription.

Written warranty

2 years on the Bolt, Nova Plus and Titan. 3 years on the Aurora. 1 year on the CO2 Galvo.

Before you buy.

What these machines cut and mark

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Financing from $90.38/mo

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Laser engraving machine questions

What is the difference between a CO2 and a fiber laser engraving machine?
CO2 lasers cut and engrave non-metals such as wood, acrylic, leather, and glass. Fiber lasers mark metals such as stainless, aluminum, and coated parts. Most shops that do both materials end up with one of each. Thunder Laser USA will run a free sample of your material before you buy.
Which Thunder Laser is best for a small business?
Most small businesses start with the Nova Plus, our most versatile machine: it cuts and engraves well, and it is our most popular. The Bolt is built around fast, detailed engraving. The Titan is the production step-up with the fastest engraving and a premium tube. The Aurora is the add-on for metal marking. Not sure? Use the Find your machine questions on this page, or ask us for a written quote.
Does Thunder Laser include LightBurn?
Yes. Thunder Laser USA CO2 and fiber machines include LightBurn, licensed for two computers. Ruida controllers are industry-standard, so you are not locked into a cloud-only app.
Where is Thunder Laser support based?
Thunder Laser USA has a US-based support team. Every machine includes one free hour of remote training and a written machine warranty: 2 years on the Bolt, Nova Plus, and Titan, and 3 years on the Aurora. Over 1,000 owners have left five-star reviews on Trustpilot.

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