Glowforge Forum (2024)

1. Glowforge Owners Forum

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  • Discussion of the Glowforge 3D laser printer, free laser designs, help and support, tricks and tips, and other laser cutting and engraving information.

2. Learn & Discover - Glowforge

  • Brainstorm, troubleshoot, and share ideas with fellow Glowforge owners. Explore the forums. Meet the family. Performance ...

  • Brainstorm, troubleshoot, and share ideas with fellow Glowforge owners.

3. Glowforge Community Chat

  • Glowforge Community Chat. Community Chat runs on Discord, a popular and easy-to-use chat app. If you already know Discord, great! If not, just think of it as a ...

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4. Glowforge Community - Facebook

5. Glowforge laser - Laser Cutting - Inventables Community Forum

  • 18 okt 2015 · Bring your ideas to life. Meet Glowforge, the 3D laser printer that makes magical things at the push of a button. ... Thanks! Enjoy! ... Sure looks ...

  • If anyone here is considering buying a Glowforge laser, they’re 50% off for their pre-sale for a few more days - I think pre-sale ends 10/22 or 10/23. Plus you can get another $100 off (and get me $100 too) if you use my referral URL - Your At-Home 3D Laser Printer | Glowforge. GF people must be friends with Inventables somehow - they drop their name a lot when talking about where to get materials to cut. Looking forward to adding the Glowforge to my tool collection along with my X-Carve!

6. Glowforge User Group (GUG) - Facebook

  • While this group is largely comprised of owners, buyers, and enthusiasts of the Glowforge and Glowforge Aura laser cutters, anyone who enjoys lasers, ...

  • See posts, photos and more on Facebook.

7. Don't talk bad about a GlowForge or they will sue you…(see article ...

  • 29 feb 2024 · (see article) when your overpriced laser sucks and people know it you have to resort to lawsuits to make money · Community Laser Talk.

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8. [PDF] Guide to the Glowforge 3D Laser Printer - City of San Diego

9. FrankenForge ... a Glowforge salvage project - Lasers - Maker Forums

  • 19 mrt 2021 · A thread to share how to salvage a nonfunctional Glowforge. The machine didn't function from new. Left “Y” axis motor was dead which caused ...

  • A thread to share how to salvage a nonfunctional Glowforge. The machine didn’t function from new. Left “Y” axis motor was dead which caused erratic, nonsensical motion. Company had no interest in problem solving or having the machine returned for forensic analyst. So rather than send the machine off to the recycle it was dismantled in an effort to build a machine from the scraps. It turns out one wire wasn’t fully seated into a connector that plugs into the “Y” motor. Most of the Glowforge...

10. Introducing Glowforge Premium user interface - LightBurn Software Forum

  • 3 apr 2020 · I'd be pretty curious to learn how Glowforge's staff is distributed. A lot of what happens in LightBurn would be much easier if we had a fixed ...

  • Well you just purchased a $5000.00 laser (for a basic no frills one) that will only work while connected to the internet, is very finicky about ambient temperature so it only works when it is happy, and has a plethora of issues including not being able to open the lid all the way because it will damage a cable that will render your machine useless has now announced that going forward only the basic functions will be free! Oh, I forgot to add that you can only contact tech support via email or fo...

11. Laser Engrave Everything with a Glowforge

  • Inventables Community Forum · Laser Engrave Everything with a Glowforge · Laser Cutting · JohnKuiphoff April 6, 2020, 9:18pm 1. I released a video where I ...

  • I released a video where I engraved over 50 different materials including wood, metal, plastic, masonry, fabric and a few others: Laser Engrave Everything with a Glowforge! - YouTube I’m including all of the speed and power settings used in the video: Glowforge Settings - Google Sheets Many of the settings above are loosely based on the community settings: https://bit.ly/34fhe3d Also, if you need to cut metal, SendCutSend is a great resource: Full material list: maple, waln...

12. Latest Improvements - Glowforge

  • Your Aura is [much] Faster & Summarization Helps Unlock New Community Tips. Your Glowforge Aura just gained a top speed 4x faster than when you brought it into ...

  • Read all about the latest improvements that have come to Glowforge!

13. Glowforge: Your At-Home 3D Laser Printer

  • Meet Glowforge, the 3D laser printer that makes magical things at the push of a button.

14. Acrylic Sheets Supplier - Laser Cutter Supplies - CMB Acrylics – Custom ...

  • CMB is a majority woman owned and family operated small business in the heart of the laser community. Today, we stand as one of the largest acrylic supply ...

  • Looking for a quality acrylic sheets supplier? Browse our huge selection of acrylic sheets and other laser cutter supplies. We provide exceptional customer service.

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Glowforge Forum (2024)

FAQs

How precise is the Glowforge? ›

The Glowforge specs state that camera alignment is warranted to within 1/4". Most of us get much better accuracy than that. The best visual alignment is directly under the lid camera and the poorest is in the far corners. Always use the set focus tool where you intend to place your design.

What not to use in Glowforge? ›

Some hardwood is prone to catching fire, which could be hazardous to you, your Glowforge, or your surroundings. Plastics Some plastics like acrylic and acetal are laser-compatible; many more, like vinyl, PVC, ABS, and HDPE can melt or release toxic or corrosive fumes that could harm you or your Glowforge.

Why is Glowforge cutting twice? ›

Almost always because you have 2 lines defined. It may look like only one but if you delete one you'll see another one still there. The Glowforge will never add passes on its own. If you didn't tell it to make multiple passes in the cut settings, then it's following multiple paths in your design file.

Why can't the Glowforge Aura cut clear acrylic? ›

Glowforge Aura uses a blue, 6-watt, solid-state laser, so it is not compatible with glass, clear acrylic, white acrylic, blue acrylic, vinyl, or Draftboard®️ materials.

How many hours will a Glowforge last? ›

There are 8760 hours in a year. So a tube rated for 10000 hours would run continuously for about 1.2 years. So a tube rated for 10K hours, that's used for 8 hours/day, ought to last 3.6 years. Except the laser isn't on all the time.

Is xTool as good as Glowforge? ›

The Glowforge Aura machine is generally more affordable than the xTool P2 machine, making it a more budget-friendly option for those looking to get into laser cutting and engraving. However, the xTool P2 machine offers more advanced capabilities and precision, which may justify the higher price for some users.

How often should you clean your Glowforge? ›

After every 40 hours of printing, you should clean the cameras, laser lens, and windows of your Glowforge with ZEISS lens cleaning wipes (available on Amazon and many other stores). This will keep your printer working properly and help prevent damage.

Do I leave the paper on acrylic when laser cutting? ›

Laser Engraving Acrylic

We recommend removing the protective adhesive paper from the back of the acrylic before engraving, and leaving the protective cover layer on the front to prevent scratching while handling the material.

Can my Glowforge cut glass? ›

Maybe a bit noisy and messy but totally saves your hands and allows you to cut shapes that are pretty hard to do with a hand cutter. With some experimentation, you should be able to score the glass and break it.

How precise is a laser cutter? ›

Ideally, laser cutting can focus on about 25 microns, which is about ¼ of the width of a strand of human hair. Additionally, the cut width can be extremely small, at less than 0.001 inches. On the other hand, the dimensional accuracy is typically quite precise, at about ± 0.0005 inches.

Does the Glowforge need to be calibrated? ›

Camera Calibration

Each Glowforge unit is tested on a flat surface at the factory. Moving your Glowforge may shift its camera slightly. To restore factory accuracy, you can use the Camera Recalibrator.

What is precision power on Glowforge? ›

Precision power, as the name suggests, is precise and consistent. It does not use the full power of the laser. It's ideal for cutting and engraving delicate materials such as paper, or when you want a very detailed print. Full power uses the full power of the laser, while sacrificing some consistency.

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