We are now living in an era of personalization. With increased access to maker tools and educational resources, even novices can now create customized gifts, daily necessities, small DIY projects and even clothing accessories. This is one of the primary reasons why laser engraving machines have become increasingly popular over the past few years. However, for this powerful technology, there are still some obstructions that exist for beginners, including high prices and the complexity of the machines.

Ortur, which has been in the forefront of the laser engraving industry, knows that its customers have experienced most of the issues described above.

Both high price tags and know-how are barriers to entry for last engraving. This is exactly the problem that Ortur is trying to mitigate with Aufero Laser, its entry-level engraving machine product line.

In order to serve more novice users, Ortur released Aufero Laser 1, its first model for beginners, several months ago. Soon after, Ortur upgraded its introductory model to the Aufero Laser 2, which is also positioned for the entry-to-intermediary user. Compared to its first model, the Aufero Laser 2 offers a bigger work area but still maintains a simple and stable platform. All the know-how required to utilize laser engraving, at a friendly price, starting at only $269.

For Valentine’s Day, Ortur is running a promotion on several laser engravers, including the Aufero Laser 1 and Aufero Laser 2. Customers only have until February 14, 11:59 UTC, to take advantage of the following flash sales:

• Aufero Laser 1: Starting at $179.99, plus an additional $20 off with code “LOVE” at checkout.
• Aufero Laser 2: Starting at $269.99, plus an additional $20 off with code “LOVE” at checkout.
• Ortur Master 2Pro S2: $20 off with code “LOVE” at checkout.

Aufero Laser 2 Laser Engraver Teaches Beginners How to Become Masters

First of all, Aufero Laser 2 comes equipped with a 71-page manual covering 10 languages. Every step, component, and operation is detailed in the form of colorful and descriptive pictures. To assemble the laser engraver,  simply follow the tutorial step by step and it should only take 20 minutes to finish assembling everything. Aufero has also released detailed installation videos, making it even easier for beginners to follow the video to assemble the machine.

The Aufero team constantly listens to users and quickly updates and optimizes the product. After the release of Aufero Laser 1, its plug-and-play feature was widely praised, but some users reported that its manual was too brief and lacked details on how to  install and use the machine. Only three months after the release of its first generation laser engraver, Aufero has improved  the manual for its second-generation product, making it one of the most detailed in the industry so that all novices can easily get started.

As a multi-functional laser engraving machine that can engrave a variety of materials, Aufero also created videos about engraving tutorials for various materials, taking an active role in educating users on how to make the most of their laser engraving experience.

Before novice-level users start engraving, they may not know how to properly set the parameters for the operation, especially if they are still inexperienced in how to set different pictures. In this case, the parameters of the 50 pictures provided by Aufero are very useful. Users can directly refer to this parameter guide for setting up their laser engraver. Of course, if they don’t know what pictures to use to test out the machine, Aufero also provides some additional materials for testing.

If you still don’t know how to use the machine after setting it up, you can follow these following solutions:

1) Please find all the documents you need.

2)For support inquiries, please report issues to Ortur’s Ticketing System.

3) Please join the Facebook Communities.

4) Official Assembly Video in YouTube.

Aufero Laser 2: One of the Fastest Laser Engravers on the Market

Although Aufero Laser 2 is a model for beginners, it is not as low-profile as many other entry-level models. Instead, it offers an exceptional hardware and software configuration, giving it a super fast engraving speed. While the ordinary engraving speed can reach up to 10,000mm/min,  the maximum engraving speed of the Aufero Laser 2 is 15000mm/min, which Ortur claims as a new industry record, making this laser engraver one of the fastest laser on the market!

To have such amazing results, it is naturally inseparable from the configuration of its software and hardware. Aufero Laser 2 uses Ortur’s latest ninth-generation motherboard. Compared with the previous generation, the speed is increased by 10%, its movement is smoother and more delicate, and its engraving precision is even higher. With the advanced Ortur 1.8 firmware version, the stable FreerTOS system and faster ESP32 chip naturally bring the engraving speed to a point that breaks the industry standard.

The engraving area of Aufero Laser 2 has also been upgraded to 390x390mm, which is larger than two 15-inch laptop screens put together. This size increase enables users to engrave larger materials, such as whole wood logs, clothing, and so on. In addition, Aufero Laser 2 also uses an X-axis structure with a low center of gravity, which ensures the accuracy of engraving even at extremely high engraving speeds. Its XY-axis scale is also convenient for placing engraved objects.

Users also don’t need to worry about software compatibility and needing to install drivers to support Windows or MacOS systems. Aufero will continue to release its dedicated APP to further simplify the operation. In March 2022, Aufero will also launch a new version of the OOC2.0 offline control screen, allowing users to operate the engraving machine normally without a computer. It can be expected to be a fast and easy-to-use benchmark.

Laser Module Compatibility

Modularity is an essential function of high-end engraving machines. It is not only convenient for novices to assemble the machine, but also expands functionality later on. Aufero Laser 2 naturally also supports modular customization. For example, it can be freely matched with Ortur’s LU2-2, LU2-4-SF, LU2-4-LF, LU2-10 (10W) laser modules, making it capable of tackling almost any laser engraving task.

Here’s an overview of the laser module options that are compatible with the Aufero Laser 2.

Option 1-LU2-2 Laser Module

Fixed focus laser module, smaller luminous cavity, smaller focal spot. LU2-2 Laser Module is best suited for engraving high-precision patterns, but the speed is not very fast, and it is not very suitable for cutting.

All in all, this laser module  is ideal for engraving high-precision patterns into materials with low hardness. You can use it to engrave your favorite patterns on a phone case, engrave unique texts on food like bread or steak, engrave photos with wood instead of paper photos, easily complete “decoupage” paintings with paper, and make leather such as wallets, belts, etc. You can even print your own unique logo on the product.

Option 2-LU2-4-SF Laser Module

Short focus, smaller focal spot, and high laser energy density. While having a good cutting ability, this laser module is more suitable for engraving materials with higher hardness, such as stainless steel. The speed is also faster than the LU2-2 module.

This laser module has a good cutting ability, but even better engraving performance, suitable for materials with higher hardness, such as glass, stone, ceramic, stainless steel, and so on. For example, you can engrave a commemorative pattern on the transparent glass to make beautiful artwork for your friends. You can also engrave a personalized image on a small slab of stone, which is also a beautiful decoration at home. If you are a shop owner, you can also engrave the logo of your own shop on small pieces of ceramics and give them to your patrons. You can even engrave your own business card information on the stainless steel sheet.

Option 3-LU2-4-LF Laser Module

A good engraving effect and is more suitable for cutting thicker boards. The LU2-4-LF offers air assist, making it easy for users to avoid black edges from developing on the material. However, you need to have an air compressor to properly use this function.

While this laser module has a good engraving effect, the cutting effect is its bread and butter. You can use some wooden boards with your own personal design and cut them into artworks of different shapes. In addition to wooden boards, it also supports various materials such as leather and black acrylic.

Option 4-LU2-10(10W) Laser Module

It is important to mention that this laser module has a power of 10W, which is very high. Because of this power, it comes equipped with a dual-fan cooling system. The industry-leading power makes it capable of general engraving work as well as cutting. This laser module can easily cut materials such as 10mm thick pine boards. At the same time, the focus is also very small (about 0.135*0.08mm), making it ideal for high-precision work.

All in all, the Aufero Laser 2 can adapt to most of your demands, you can only use your creativity and let it do with other things.

Aufero Laser 2 also supports the digital laser modules designed for the LU3 series, which can be utilized to expand more functions, such as the aforementioned OOC2.0 offline control panel (24V version), OE2.0 detachable protection Covers, flame detectors, emergency stop switches, and more.

Four-Layer Safety Protection System

For beginners, safety is also a very important aspect of the laser engraving process. So, Aufero Laser 2 is designed with a 4-fold safety protection system.

First, the manufacturer has implemented Active Position Protection into its latest laser engraver. When the laser engraving machine is moved horizontally/vertically, it will automatically stop the work of the laser head to protect the user. This anti-collision technology was developed by Ortur as early as 2019. Compared with the anti-collision technology that other brands released this year, it is more mature and less prone to errors.

Second, the new function Laser Beam Safety Watchdog has been added to the Aufero Laser 2. When there is a bug in the machine, or there is a poor USB connection between the machine and the computer, in order to prevent the laser module from going out of control and causing fire hazards, this laser “watchdog” will be activated to stop the laser module from outputting laser light.

The third safety feature is called the Exposure Duration Detection and Limitation. If you go to pour a coffee or answer a phone call in the middle of the debugging process, the machine will automatically stop working to prevent any possible safety hazards if it’s not used within 30 seconds.

Last but not least, Aufero Laser 2 has a Safe Power Control System. When the engraving machine is turned off, the mainboard will cut off the current output to the laser module to avoid any hidden dangers that may occur. Imagine that when you are finished using the engraver, you don’t need to worry about manually unplugging it. After the machine is turned off, the power supply will automatically stop, and the laser will stop working. So, if you are an inexperienced novice, nuanced security protection design may bring you more security and peace of mind.

In a word, whether you are a novice who is a first-time laser engraver buyer or an experienced maker, Aufero’s complete safety protection will allow you to create with confidence.

Conclusion: Aufero Laser 2 Bring High-Performance to Novices

Looking at it as a whole, you will find that Aufero Laser 2 not only provides the most novice-friendly experience in the entire industry, but is also more advanced and capable than other machines that are engineered for beginners. Aufero Laser 2 comes equipped with industry-leading software and hardware and extremely outstanding performance. Combine this with its low starting price of just $269, it’s definitely the ideal machine for beginners and makers on a budget.

In fact, as a leader in the laser engraving machine industry, Ortur has always represented the industry’s top technology and excellent products. It was even the first brand recommended by LaserGRBL.

However, compared to the laser engraving machines on the high-end market Aufero Laser 2 offers comparable performance and a friendly novice experience, allowing more people to use laser engraving machines and transform more ideas into extraordinary works.

Just take some of these meaningful stories from Ortur users as an example:

“A coffee shop owner used an Ortur laser engraver to create personalized advertisements and became famous among customers in big cities; a French wine estate owner used an Ortur laser to engrave memories that belong to each barrel of wine; a Hollywood filmmaker used an Ortur laser engraver to customize a unique electric guitar for his behind-the-scenes team; there’s even an Italian gentleman in a restaurant that engraved a steak with the words ‘Marry Me’  to propose to his girlfriend.”

It is no doubt that more ordinary users will also use Aufero Laser 2 to create more outstanding works and beautiful stories…