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OMTech / Thunder / Gweike 80W specs, bed size and cutting speeds
The OMTech / Thunder / Gweike 80W is a CO2 80–100 W laser with a 700 × 500 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 | CO2 (10,600 nm) |
|---|---|
| Power class | CO2 80–100 W |
| Bed size (work area) | 700 × 500 mm |
| Work area (inches) | 27.6 × 19.7 in |
| Cuts | clear and opaque acrylic, plywood, MDF, card, leather, fabric |
OMTech / Thunder / Gweike 80W 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 | 18 mm/s | 18 s | €0.30 |
| MDF 3 mm | 19.8 mm/s | 16 s | €0.27 |
| Acrylic 3 mm | 16.2 mm/s | 20 s | €0.33 |
| Cardboard 3 mm | 31.5 mm/s | 10 s | €0.17 |
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.
OMTech / Thunder / Gweike 80W FAQ
How fast does the OMTech / Thunder / Gweike 80W cut 3 mm plywood?
About 18 mm/s. Cutting a 100 × 60 mm part (320 mm of cut) takes roughly 18 s of machine time on the OMTech / Thunder / Gweike 80W.
Can the OMTech / Thunder / Gweike 80W cut clear acrylic?
Yes. The OMTech / Thunder / Gweike 80W is a CO2 laser (10,600 nm) and cuts both clear and opaque acrylic, plus plywood, MDF, leather, card and fabric.
What is the OMTech / Thunder / Gweike 80W bed size?
The OMTech / Thunder / Gweike 80W has a 700 × 500 mm work area (27.6 × 19.7 inches). That is the largest part it can cut in one pass without repositioning the material.
How much does it cost to run the OMTech / Thunder / Gweike 80W?
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 €0.30. Use the calculator to price your own file.
Where to buy the OMTech / Thunder / Gweike 80W
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Machines similar to the OMTech / Thunder / Gweike 80W
Comparable on speed, bed size and material capability — the specs side by side:
- GCC LaserPro Spirit / Mercury — Professional CO2, 860 × 610 mm, 18 mm/s in 3 mm plywood. similar class
- Aeon Mira 7 / 9 — Professional CO2, 900 × 600 mm, 18 mm/s in 3 mm plywood. similar class
- Trotec Speedy 300 / 360 / 400 — Professional CO2, 726 × 432 mm, 20 mm/s in 3 mm plywood. similar class
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