LONGER Ray5 Laser Engraver and Cutter 20W
- 20W diode laser module, open frame design
- 400 x 365mm work area per bullets, title says 400 x 356mm
- 24,000mm/min max speed, 0.01mm precision
- 15mm pine, 8mm acrylic in a single pass
- 0.08 x 0.1mm spot, 256 color palette mode
- 3.5 inch touchscreen, USB, TF card, Wi-Fi and app
- 10.98 pounds, 24.5 x 14 x 5 inches
Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A powerful open frame diode laser with a large bed and offline touchscreen control for cutting thick wood and acrylic. It needs ventilation and space, and the listing gives two different work area depths.
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ASIN: B0G138YL1HModel: Ray5 20WCategory: Engraving Machines & Tools
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Overview
A garage bench or small studio is where the Longer engraver belongs: an open gantry carries a high power blue diode module over a large bed. Jobs run from its touchscreen, a TF card, Wi-Fi or a computer running LightBurn or LaserGRBL.
Cutting depth and bed size make it suited to signs, boxes and batch production, not only surface engraving. The open frame means fumes and light need managing, and the listing does not mention air assist or an exhaust fan.
Who it's for
Woodworkers and sign makers who cut through material as often as they engrave will use the power and bed size. Those working in shared indoor spaces without ventilation should look at an enclosed Class one machine.
Pros and cons
- Cuts thick wood in one pass
- Large bed for signs and batches
- Runs offline from the touchscreen
- Works with LightBurn and LaserGRBL
- Open frame needs separate ventilation
- Two different work area figures listed
- Air assist and warranty not listed
Performance notes
Cut depth comes from the module power concentrated into a small spot, with extra passes needed for the thickest stock. Speed on engraving jobs is set by the gantry and controller, while edge quality on cuts depends on focus and smoke clearing, which the listing leaves to the user. Color effects on steel rely on fine control of power and speed.
Specifications
| Brand | Longer |
|---|---|
| Model | Ray5 20W |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 10.98 pounds |
| Product dimensions | 24.5 x 14 x 5 inches |
| Spot size | 0.08 x 0.1mm |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Maximum speed | 24,000mm/min |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Laser power | 20W |
| Construction & materials | |
| Compatible materials | Stainless steel, metal, wood, leather, glass, acrylic, cotton fabric |
| Material limits | 15mm pine, 8mm acrylic, 0.05mm stainless single pass; 25mm wood, 35mm acrylic multi pass |
| Color engraving | 256 color palette |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Protective enclosure, safety goggles, tools |
| Other details | |
| Working area | 400 x 365mm (title: 400 x 356mm) |
| Software | LaserGRBL, LightBurn, LaserBurn |
| Positioning accuracy | 0.01mm |
| Safety features | Head shield filtering over 95% of laser radiation, emergency stop, motion and overheat protection |
| Operation mode | 3.5 inch touchscreen, USB, TF card, Wi-Fi, app |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Longer Ray5 20W a fiber laser for marking metal?
No. It uses a diode laser module. It can cut thin 0.05mm stainless steel in one pass and do color engraving on steel, but it is not a fiber laser.
Can the Longer Ray5 20W work without a computer?
Yes. It runs offline from the 3.5 inch touchscreen or a TF card, and also connects by USB, Wi-Fi or app.
What safety gear comes with the Longer Ray5 20W?
The listing states it comes with a protective enclosure and safety goggles, and the head shield filters over 95% of laser radiation.
Which software works with the Longer Ray5 20W?
LaserGRBL, LightBurn and Longer's own LaserBurn software.