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Glowforge Laser Cutter

How to design, create, and safely use the Glowforge at the Erie County Blasco Library Idea Lab.

Glowforge Pro vs. Glowforge Aura

Glowforge Pro

Glowforge Aura

Coming Soon! 

The Pro uses 45 watt CO2 laser

The Aura uses a 6 watt diode laser

  • Max material size: 12" x 20"
  • Max material height to engrave: 2" without tray
  • Max material height to cut: 1/4" with tray
  • Max material size: 12" x 12"
  • Max material height to engrave: 3/4" without tray
  • Max material height to cut: 1/4" with tray

Faster than the Aura

Slower than the Pro

External ventilation fan needs turned on.

Ventilation turns on automatically.

Large material list to work with.

Smaller material list to work with.

Great for bigger projects such as large engravings.

Great for smaller projects such as keychains or earrings.

Cut & Engrave

  • Wood (Unstained, Untreated, Unpainted, No Glues) 
  • 100% Acrylic
  • Leather (Vegetable Tanned Only) 
  • Mylar
  • Glowforge Proofgrade Materials

Engrave Only 

  • 100% Natural Cork 
  • Glass 
  • Ceramic Tile 
  • Anodized Aluminum
  • Marble
  • Stone

Cut & Engrave

  • Wood (Unstained, Untreated, Unpainted, No Glues) 
  • 100% Acrylic
    • Aura does not work with:
      • Clear acrylic
      • White acrylic
      • Blue acrylic
      • Translucent acrylic
  • Leather (Vegetable Tanned Only) 
  • Glowforge Proofgrade Materials

Engrave Only 

  • 100% Natural Cork 
  • Anodized Aluminum
  • Stone