Thunder Laser Beam Spot Size based on Tube and Source Wattage
This data is assuming all stock machines with proper optics/alignment/focus... etc...dot size will also increase with power output.
This data is assuming all stock machines with proper optics/alignment/focus... etc...dot size will also increase with power output.
The Nova series machines have DC excited watercooled glass tubes. The beam diameter in the near field is somewhere around 1/4" across SPT and Reci tubes from 40w to 130w.
Nova Raw Beam Diameter
Here are the raw beam spot sizes at the laser tube exit:
| TUBE WATTAGE | MACHINE(S) | AVG SPOT SIZE (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 40w | Mini 60 | 4.0±1mm |
60w | Nova 24 | 5.0±1mm |
80w | Nova 35 | 5.0±1mm |
100w | Nova 35, Nova 51, Nova 63 | 5.0±1mm |
130w | Nova 51, Nova 63 | 6.0±1mm |
Nova Nominal Spot Sizes
Here are the nominal spot sizes for Nova series machines when focused through a lens @30% power:
OPTICS CONFIGURATION | AVG SPOT SIZE (mm) |
|---|---|
1.5" Lens | 214.74um |
2" Lens | 228.57um |
2.5" Lens | 253.13um |
4" Lens | 357.34um |
Here is more detailed info on the Stock 2" head and the Beam Buddy:
The Nova Plus series machines have RF excited aircooled metal tubes. The beam diameter in the near field is somewhere around 1/4" across SPT from 60w to 80w.
Nova Plus Nominal Spot Sizes
Here are the nominal spot sizes for Nova series machines when focused through a lens @30% power:
OPTICS CONFIGURATION | AVG SPOT SIZE (mm) |
|---|---|
1.5" Lens | 125.42um |
2" Lens | 128.32um |
2.5" Lens | 151.73um |
4" Lens | 194.29um |
The Bolt series machines have RF excited aircooled metal tubes. The beam diameter in the near field is somewhere around 1/16" across SPT tubes at 30w.
Bolt Raw Beam Diameter
Here are the raw beam sizes in the near field:
| TUBE WATTAGE | MACHINE(S) | AVG SPOT SIZE (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 30w | Bolt Series | 2.0 ± 0.2 mm |
60w | Bolt Series |
Bolt Nominal Spot Sizes
Here are the nominal spot sizes for Bolt series machines. Spot size can vary based on Beam Expander tuning and bed location:
OPTICS CONFIGURATION | AVG SPOT SIZE |
|---|---|
1.5" Lens | 125.42um |
2" Lens | 128.32um |
| 2.5" Lens | 151.73um |
4" Lens | 194.29um |
Values tested at 10ms pulse, 30% power output
The Nova Plus series machines have RF excited aircooled metal tubes. The beam diameter in the near field is somewhere around 1/4" across SPT from 60w to 80w.
Titan Nominal Spot Sizes
OPTICS CONFIGURATION | AVG SPOT SIZE (um) |
|---|---|
1.5" Lens | 125.42um |
2" Lens | 128.32um |
2.5" Lens | 151.73um |
4" Lens | 194.29um |
3" Lens | 1759.9um |
Values tested at 10ms pulse, 30% power output
Titan Pro
Fiber Source
OPTICS CONFIGURATION | AVG SPOT SIZE (um) |
|---|---|
3" Lens | 123.7um |
The Odin series machines have RF excited aircooled metal tubes. The beam diameter in the near field is somewhere around 1/16" across SPT and Coherent (55w) tubes from 30w to 60w.
Odin Raw Beam Diameter
Here are the raw beam sizes in the near field:
| TUBE WATTAGE | MACHINE(S) | AVG SPOT SIZE (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 30w | Odin 22 | 2.0±0.2mm |
55w | Odin 32 | 1.8 ±0.2mm |
60w | Odin 32 | 2.0±0.2mm |
Odin Nominal Spot Sizes
Here are the nominal spot sizes for Odin series machines:
| TUBE WATTAGE | OPTICS CONFIGURATION | AVG SPOT SIZE |
|---|---|---|
| 30w | Stock 2" Lens | 0.0030" (0.075mm) |
55w | Stock 2" Lens | 0.0030" (0.075mm) |
60w | Stock 2" Lens | 0.0030" (0.075mm) |
30w | 1.5" Lens | 0.0020" (0.050mm) |
55w | 1.5" Lens | 0.0020" (0.050mm) |
60w | 1.5" Lens | 0.0020" (0.050mm) |
30w | 2.5" Lens | 0.0049" (0.125mm) |
55w | 2.5" Lens | 0.0049" (0.125mm) |
60w | 2.5" Lens | 0.0049" (0.125mm) |
30w | 4" Lens | 0.0069" (0.175mm) |
55w | 4" Lens | 0.0069" (0.175mm) |
60w | 4" Lens | 0.0069" (0.175mm) |
Here is more detailed info on the Odin Lenses:
The Aurora series machines have fiber, MOPA, and UV air-cooled sources. The beam diameter in the near field is somewhere around 1/32" across JPT and RAYCUS tubes from 10w to 130w.
Aurora Raw Beam Diameter
Here are the raw beam sizes in the near field:
| SOURCE-WATTAGE | MACHINE(S) | AVG SPOT SIZE (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 10w-UV | Aurora 8 | TBD |
20w-Q-Switched | Aurora 8 | TBD |
| 20W-MOPA | Aurora 8 | TBD |
50W (Hans) | Aurora Lite | TBD |
| 50w (Raycus) | Aurora 8 | TBD |
60w MOPA | Aurora 8 | TBD |
100w MOPA | Aurora 8 | TBD |