xTool F1 Ultra 20W Fiber & Diode Dual Engraver, 10000mm/s Ultra Fast Engraver and Cutter Machine for Jewelry, Metal, Wood, with Smart Camera, Auto Streamline, 3D Engraving Machine

I’ve always wanted a laser that’s able to engrave a number of materials with good results so after a lot of research I decided that with its combined Fibre and Diode lasers the F1 Ultra could offer me the versatility I was looking for, so I took the leap and ordered the F1 ultra in September.Unboxing:The F1 Ultra was very well packaged, opening it was similar to opening an high end apple product, the boxes are well labelled and instructions clear to follow.Set-up:Upon setup I had to calibrate the machine, this took around five minutes following some on screen instructions and using some scratch paper that was included. After that the machine was ready to go. It was very simple. From unboxing to being ready for engraving. Pretty much a plug and play solution.First Project/Test:For my first project I decided to choose the beginner project suggested inside the box. It was a metal business card that was included inside the material pack, I used the template and preconfigured settings and was very pleased when it worked straight away. I then made another with an inverted image on the other side.Happy with those I then picked another piece out of the materials pack, a round jewellery pendant I engraved my daughters initials onto it. It was very quick however, it appeared more marked then deep engraved. I had read this machine was capable of doing deep engraving, so I stepped away to research the F1 ultra, materials and settings some more. Coming back to the machine I was able to deep engrave a heart pendant with her name, and went on to deep engrave jewellery, coins, and slate coasters. Although the software does have some recommended materials and setting I did find you do have a bit of searching and research and trial and error to find the correct settings for the results I was looking for.The camera and framing options assist perfect placement and the auto focus adjust the laser height for better results. If your first settings do not provide the best results if you keep the material in the same place you can adjust settings and process again.Testing on more materials:Once I used up the materials included in the material pack I was quite keen to test the capabilities and versatility of this machine. So far I have engraved, Stainless Steel Jewellery, metal lighters, wooden boxes, brass coins, PU Leather wallets, slate coasters and glass (using marking spray). I was able to achieve good results with all of these materials.Software:The Xtool Creative Space software, that comes with the Ultra is easy to use, you can create designs in the software or import from other sources/files. You can also access a xtool Community of shared designs called DesignFind where you can find other peoples projects and settings and download them into your project. I used this to engrave the slate coaster.Safety:The F1 Ultra has a protective shield that provides protection and will stop the laser causing damage to your eyes, when I was first looking for a laser not many had this feature. I vented the exhaust out of a window and the fan seems to be powerful enough to extract the fumes for the materials I have used so far.Conclusion:So far I am extremely happy with my purchase and I still think that I will discover a lot more of what it is capable of doing. I am confident that I chose the correct machine and I know there is a lot of settings and accessories I have not even used yet like the rotary, then conveyer for bulk producing and air purifier. I am still learning, but for the short amount of time I have used it, I am happy that it is the right machine for my business.

The media could not be loaded. Very impressed with the quality of this machine. Very well packaged, which was easy to remove and innovative. I was up and running within an hour with no problems. For the price (there was a discount running) it is a sleek bit of kit with a small footprint, and well worth the cost.Everything to get started is included (test materials too)So far I've done the test project which was so easy to complete with the software (you will need to download this) and made my dog a tag with his photo & contact details on,.and the tag in the video. I can't wait to try out more projects, especially engraving (and cutting thin) metal items (I'm thinking jewellery for gifts)At the moment I'm venting out of the window, but I will be purchasing the smoke filter going forward (now winter is coming) 😅All in all, I'm impressed with the whole purchase, and will update going forward 🙂

20W of Blue and 20W of Infrared gives a lot of scope for a very wide range of materials.I got the “everything” deal direct from xTool.I have been impressed by the result on metals, plastics and wood. It can etch glass if you use special paint or film, but I haven’t done so yet.There is a dedicated design support website which hosts a lively community. Visit before purchase and they can answer your questions and share the scale of creativity available.I love my F1 Ultra so much I also bought an M1 Ultra to broaden my options.These are a worthy investment.The safety features for smoke removal and fire detection are great. The cover reduces laser risk to class1.The software provided is easy to use and quite powerful. If you want industrial software the F1 also supports LightBurn.