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Helpful Information for the Glowforge Pro

  • Machine specs

https://glowforge.com/tech-specs

45 watts for Pro

Maximum material depth: 18" (455 mm) for Basic and Plus; unlimited for Pro

Maximum material width: 20″ (515 mm)

Cutting area: aprox. 11″ (279 mm) deep and 19.5″ (495 mm) wide

Maximum material height without tray: 2″ (50mm)

Maximum material height with tray: 0.5″ (13mm)

Wide Angle Camera — Mounted on the lid, provides a view of the entire printable area, accurate within 0.25" (6mm)

Macro Camera — Mounted on the head, provides extreme up-close information for autofocus, accurate within 0.004" (0.1mm)

Crumb Tray Removal

  • Engraving must be between .01" and .4 above crumb tray.  If tray removed, figure 1.393" (use 1.4") for crumb tray height.  Max thickness without crumb tray = 1.4 + .4 = 1.8"


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