Xtool P2 Laser Cutter and Engraver
The xTool P2 is a superior laser cutter for schools that seek for more efficiency and capacity, without compromising on the safety of the students nor the easiness of use.
New smart technologies allow it to work in more versatile ways, such as engraving on curved surfaces, opening new doors for student’s creativity.
This Xtool P2 EDU bundle is Makeblock Educational product. In Australia it is an exclusive at Pakronics.
Safety as a Priority
The lid locks when the work starts and until the work is completed or paused
Transparent lid with shading for eye protection
Emergency stop button
Automatic fire safety set (additional)
Airtight sealing of the lid
Built-in exhaust fan to evacuate the fumes
The new air purifier includes a side vent to connect another exhaust pipe and direct the filtered emissions outside the working environment
xTool P2 smart technologies to support creativity
Panoramic camera: quickly generate panoramic photos.
Close-range camera: can take more accurate photos with the movement of the laser head to any position.
More accurate positioning with the two 16MP cameras providing real-time preview of the work area.
New! Engrave designs on uneven surfaces.
Using the point capture function of the close range camera, a model of the surface is automatically generated, so the xTool P2 can adjust the focal length in motion to perform curved surface engraving.
Auto focus: automatic measurement of material thickness and material height.
Batch processing: The AI system automatically detects the shape of the items and processes them in batches at one time.
The xTool P2 Creative Space (XCS) software allows for more editing and operational possibilities than its predecessor. Apart from having a more friendly and intuitive UI, XCS allows precise positioning of designs, creating multiple canvas, and other useful operations.
XCS can be used offline and it’s compatible with Windows and Mac operative systems.
xTool P2 high performance laser machine
Acrylic, kraft paper, cardboard, wood board, leather, plastic, MDF, glass, marble, ceramic, and more. The xTool P2 can work with different types of materials, many of them available as consumables by Makeblock Education.
xTool P2 vs M1, education scenarios
Focus on moderate production, whole classroom projects .
Bigger working area: 600 x 305 mm
CO2 Laser can cut wood, cardboard, paper and any acrylic ,but cannot engrave on metal.
Cutting/engraving more than 5x faster than M1
Fits on a desktop, ideally on a fixed location.
It can do engraving on cylinders up to 42mm in diameter. It can also engrave on curved surfaces.
Focus on small production, creating individual projects, art pieces.
Smaller working area: 385 x 300 mm
Blue diode laser, can engrave on most metals, and cut wood, cardboard, paper, and opaque acrylic.
Slightly more sharpness of the laser point allows for finer details.
Relatively portable, as it is lighter than the P2.
Blade cutting for thin sheets and foils to avoid burning, specially PVC adhesive film, which can release aggressive and corrosive chemicals if using laser cutting.
Laserbox Rotary vs P2 vs M1, tech specs
TOPIC
Laser type
Laser power
Max (engraving) speed
Precision
Work area
Max cutting thickness (basswood)
Weight
Blade cutting
Cylindrical Engraving
Smart camera
Air-assisted laser head
Base plate
Machine status indicator
Smoke purifier (additional)
Compatible with Lightburn software
Slide-through door
Lifting base (additional)
Size
LASERBOX ROTARY
CO2
40W
350 mm/s
0.05 mm
300*500 mm
15 mm
48 kg
No
Yes
Single
Yes
Honeycomb
LED ring
Yes
No
No
No
958*528*268 mm
P2
CO2
55W
600 mm/s
0.01 mm
305*600 mm
20 mm
45 kg
No
Yes
Dual
Yes
Blades
LED ring + display
Yes
September 2023
Yes (not the Class 1 version)
Yes (not the Class 1 version)
1000*639*268mm
M1
Dual diode
5W or 10W
250 mm/s
0.01 mm
300*385 mm
8 mm
9.8 kg
Yes
Yes (not the Class 1 version)
Single
Additional
Triangular prisms and cutting mats
LED button
Yes
Yes
No
Yes (not the Class 1 version)
557*446*230 mm
Laserbox Rotary VS P2 VS M1, Software
TOPIC
Software
Work offline
Compatible file formats
Precise position on X,Y axis
Create multiple canvas
Insert basic shapes and text
Batch processing
Image extraction
Automatic outline of images
LASERBOX ROTARY
Laserbox
Yes
SVG, DXF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP, PDF, TIF, CR2, etc.
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
P2 and M1
XCS (xTool Creative Space)
Yes
SVG, DXF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Laser cutting safety 101
Know How the Laser Works (easy with P2)
Protect Your Eyes (easy with P2)
Beware of Fumes and Prepare for Fires
Regular maintenance (not optional)
Never Leave Your Laser Unattended (not optional)
Know Your Material (critical)
Material Safety
NEVER laser cut any material containing Chlorine.
Vinyl and PVC (Cintra) will produce a corrosive gas – both contain chlorine.
Polycarbonate (PC, Lexan) will produce a black and yellow gas that will make your sick to your stomach.
Fiberglass or Printed circuit boards (FR4, G10, anything resin-based)
Carbon Fibre .
BEST ADVICE TO LIVE BY: IF IT DOESN’T SAY SAFE TO LASERCUT, AVOID.