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Glowforge Aura (6W) specs, bed size and cutting speeds
The Glowforge Aura (6W) is a Diode (6 W) laser with a 305 × 305 mm work area. Below: full specs, real cutting speeds by material, and what a part costs in machine time. Drop your SVG, DXF or PDF to price your own file — it runs entirely in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
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| Laser type | Diode (~450 nm) |
|---|---|
| Power class | Diode (6 W) |
| Bed size (work area) | 305 × 305 mm |
| Work area (inches) | 12.0 × 12.0 in |
| Cuts | opaque acrylic only (clear acrylic passes the diode beam), plywood, MDF, card, leather, fabric |
Glowforge Aura (6W) cutting cost examples
Machine time and price for a 100 × 60 mm part (320 mm of cutting) at €60/h, by material:
| Material | Speed | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plywood 3 mm | 3 mm/s | 1 m 47 s | €1.78 |
| MDF 3 mm | 3.3 mm/s | 1 m 37 s | €1.62 |
| Acrylic 3 mm | 2.7 mm/s | 1 m 59 s | €1.98 |
| Cardboard 3 mm | 5.3 mm/s | 1 m 0 s | €1.01 |
These scale from real workshop speeds. Your parts differ — open the calculator and drop your file or enter your size for an exact figure. You can also switch to engraving.
Glowforge Aura (6W) FAQ
How fast does the Glowforge Aura (6W) cut 3 mm plywood?
About 3 mm/s. Cutting a 100 × 60 mm part (320 mm of cut) takes roughly 1 m 47 s of machine time on the Glowforge Aura (6W).
Can the Glowforge Aura (6W) cut clear acrylic?
No. The Glowforge Aura (6W) is a diode laser (~450 nm) and passes straight through clear acrylic. It can cut dark, opaque acrylic. Use a CO2 laser for clear acrylic.
What is the Glowforge Aura (6W) bed size?
The Glowforge Aura (6W) has a 305 × 305 mm work area (12.0 × 12.0 inches). That is the largest part it can cut in one pass without repositioning the material.
How much does it cost to run the Glowforge Aura (6W)?
Laser cutting is priced by machine time: cut length ÷ cutting speed × passes = time, then time × hourly rate + setup. At €60/h a 100 × 60 mm plywood part costs about €1.78. Use the calculator to price your own file.
Machines similar to the Glowforge Aura (6W)
Comparable on speed, bed size and material capability — the specs side by side:
- Ortur Laser Master 3 — Diode (10 W), 400 × 400 mm, 4 mm/s in 3 mm plywood. similar class
- xTool D1 Pro 10W — Diode (10 W), 430 × 390 mm, 4 mm/s in 3 mm plywood. similar class
- Sculpfun S9 — Diode (10 W), 410 × 420 mm, 4 mm/s in 3 mm plywood. similar class
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