IKIER K1 Pro Max 70W Diode Laser Engraving and Cutting Machine Review | Auto-focus | Enclosure

This is a review of the IKIER K1 Pro Max 70W laser engraving machine. At 70 watts it is the strongest laser I have reviewed to date. Check it out.
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[@ElectricBikeLaboratory]

Its advertised to be able to cut 0.3mm stainless steel, were you able to test out cutting any thin metals ? Id be super curious if it can cut copper or nickel 0.2mm

[@janlassen6101]

How can a youtuber with ''only'' 37k subscribers get a free expensive machine just for a review?...i don't get it.

[@nancy2371]

Best review I've seen on this laser. Thank you for the pros and cons. Its refreshing to see a true honest review. I'm so tempted to buy this machine due to its cutting ability. Im contemplating in waiting till early next yr for the new Roly coming. They are hinting on power and work bed size.

[@philipershler420]

This looks like a machine that was shipped before its time. It seems like, gee we’ve got a 70 watt diode module, now let’s get it in a hastily designed enclosure and push it out the door. All the potential laser beam leaks plus the possible smoke leaks show how poorly designed the enclosure really is. Yes, the user can fix many of the light and smoke issues, but why should the user have to worry about those things. Yes, the 70 watt laser is impressive, but the main advantage is how fast the system can move by utilizing the power available. To get accurate engravings requires cutting the power in half. Also, the system is severely constrained in how tall the object can located underneath the laser. Obviously, a rotary is out of the question. The basic mechanics of the gantry and y axis have been very well designed. It’s just too bad the rest of the system and the enclosure were so poorly thought out. Perhaps version two will allow many of the mis-designed elements to be improved.

[@djs7515]

That doesn't seem too fast, a 40 watt can cut 3mm at 800mm, you would think a 70 watt would cut at 1200mm or more

[@zeroease]

70W laser, now that sounds like it packs a serious punch and comes with some real risks.

[@tanddbi2005]

im am very interested in the 70 watt ikier or atomstack. i have a 60watt c02 but my max setting is 60% to keep it right at my 20ma. its in the garage and i cut alot but when it gets warm im shut down. mostly cut rev ply from lowes. 4.5mm. I cut at 1.25 inches per second or 32mm p/s but run 7 passes just to make sure it cut threw all the fibers and glue. my question would be if the 70W diode can cut same material as fast or even faster. Hate to purchase this machine and it be way slower., but at least i wouldnt be subject to not lasering in 90deg heat

[@LeonardRadulescu-vk1fx]

Awesome . Have you tried to do a photo reproduction or carving or 3 d with this Ikier ? I'm wondering if i can do a good photo reproduction . Thanks

[@LaszloBagi]

No bottom? No grid comes with it?

[@DFEUERMAN]

Can you use this laser for cutting single, double or triple wall cardboard?

[@jondotterer4770]

Thank you for the great detailed review of the machine!

[@nathanwolf5547]

That was a superb review. You answered every question and then some. I love your well reasoned benefits and pitfalls. The case would be an issue for me as I work in the house. Smoke and fumes would become a real problem. I’m genuinely considering this as my second, large machine. I have the XTOOL F1 at the moment but I’ve already outgrown it with what my customers want. I like that I can switch this to a lower power whilst I adapt but I may look for a better enclosure first.

[@nikolaypetrov2554]

A lot of side information. Thank you for it!

[@automatemefirst]

Nice detailed review. Good work.

[@lawdg8145]

Yep this is another one that’s a no go… thank you for your videos they are very informative.

[@neuntoeter1990]

thx for this impressions

[@I-LOVE-EARTH]

Great job like usual! You are one of the few reviewers I trust!

[@SarbarMultimedia]

This is a great honest critical reveiw of the machine with lots of positives and a few negatives for IKIER to consider. Diode lasers have progressed rapidly during the past two years and back then 70 watts seemed unimaginable. As was mentioned, this is a different wavelength light to that of a 70 watt CO2 laser and the two technologies cannot be compared directly. However this is definiitely an impressive machine. Comments about the need for an enclosure are correct but the obvious lack of fume control (leakage) indicates a design misunderstanding You cannot drink COKE from a glass bottle without removing your lips. You need air flow IN to get fluid flow OUT So it is with this enclosure. The typical rule for extraction is you need about 1.5 times the exctraction duct area of OPEN area to allow air flow THROUGH the machine to carry the fumes away. Sealing all enclosure gaps is the last thing you should consider. Yes, the fan is pathetic and nothing more than a nod to extraction. So why the leakage? The air assist is injecting more air volume into the enclosue than the fan can cope with. Understand the physics and the solution is simple. This is a design issue IKIER should quicly address.

[@jewijk]

Looks like a very capable machine. The enclosure I'm not so sure yet 😉 Thanks for the review 👍🏼

[@TheMessenger012]

Any idea if we are getting an extension with this one???