Review xTool D1 Pro 20 W Review: Premium Laser for Entrepreneurs

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A deluxe 20 watt diode laser with serious power and safety features.

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[LabRat 891]

After looking at the insulated cup, I'm doubtful this would fit my needs for precision-cutting small batches of sheet aluminum.

Can this at least cut 'soda cans'?

edit:
Interesting... From the review, I got the implication/impression this is for cutting and engraving. From the product's own website it's made prominent, that the xTool D1 DPro 20W, is primarily an engraver.

xTool D1 Pro Desktop Laser Engraver - Golden Red - 20W - Standard Bundle​

The xTool D1 Pro Desktop Laser Engraver is a lightweight, easy-to-use laser engraver with a large engraving area of 430mm x 390mm (16.9x 15.3"), and a light shield keeps users safe and the laser clear of dust or smoke. It's easy to connect with Wi-Fi, USB cable, or a large capacity TF card for offline use and can be equipped with optional risers to engrave taller objects.

• Large Engraving Area
• Affordable, Entry-level Friendly
• Offline & Online Connectivity Available
• Rotary Engraving Available w/ Starter and Standard Bundle

MORE MATERIALS, MORE CREATIONS ​

Produce a variety of projects out of a variety of materials thanks to the xTool D1 Pro's compatibility with engraving and cutting a wide catalog of materials.

• Engraving & Cutting Compatibility: Wood, bamboo, cloth, cork, plastic, and more
• Engraving-specific Compatibility: Fiberglass, stainless steel, titanium alloy, and more
• See tech specs for full list
• Recommendation: 20W is ideal to achieve the best results from more materials

I'm 'getting mixed-signals'; reminds me of how a company will over-sell a product, but later 'fall-back' on their marketing language to protect themselves from claims of false-advertising.

TBF to xTool, many seemingly-insignificant details can impact the actual ability of a laser cutter.
Ex. some 'wood' may be more thermally-conductive or moisture-laden than others samples of the same species.

 

[USAFRet]

After looking at the insulated cup, I'm doubtful this would fit my needs for precision-cutting small batches of sheet aluminum.

While this one may or may not be suitable for your sheet alu/soda can thickness, cutting 10mm of wood is not insignificant.

 

[LabRat 891]

While this one may or may not be suitable for your sheet alu/soda can thisckness, cutting 10mm of wood is not insignificant.

Very fair.
Still, Marketing culture has left me a little 'gun shy' (and implicitly skeptical) of boisterousness in advertised-ability.

For <$1500, this doesn't seem like too-heavy an investment for someone to 'recoup' in production and sales.
Also, it seems like the D1 pro 20W could be worthwhile, even if you just wanted to 'make curios for friends and family'.

 

[trader4300]

Does anybody have the D1 Pro with their Honeycomb? I have some questions about making my own.