The new Bolt Series has been upgraded with faster engraving speeds (up to 2000 mm/s), higher RF power options (up to 80W), larger working areas, improved Z-axis height, and Standard dual-air assist. We also added a recessed tray design for larger rotary objects and included new accessories such as a conical nozzle.

Bolt: Compact size, affordable entry-level RF laser engraver, great for hobbyists, schools, and makers.

Bolt Plus 24: Larger working area (610 × 407 mm), faster speed, and 60W RF tube — ideal for small businesses or frequent use.

Bolt Pro 36: Highest power (up to 80W) and largest size in the series — built for production, batch jobs, and professional users.

The Bolt Series works with a wide range of non-metallic materials, including wood, acrylic, leather, paper, textiles, glass, and rubber. With proper settings, it can also mark coated metals.

Learn more materials that can be processed by Thunder Bolt in our Knowledge Base

RF tubes provide higher engraving precision, longer lifespan, faster response time, and more stable output compared to traditional glass tubes. This makes the Bolt Series ideal for professional applications.

Dual-air assist separates high-pressure cutting air and low-pressure engraving air. This means cleaner cuts, reduced burn marks, and more efficient material processing.

The recessed tray allows the machine to handle larger-diameter rotary objects, such as tumblers and bottles, expanding the range of possible applications.

Yes, all Bolt Series machines support rotary attachments, and the recessed tray design makes it easier to work with taller objects.

Every machine comes pre-calibrated, with intuitive software, step-by-step tutorials, and technical support. Most users can start engraving within no more than one hour of setup.

Thunder Laser provides training resources, technical support, video guidance, and after-sales service to help users learn machine operation and solve laser processing questions. The Nova Series includes a 2-year warranty for the whole machine and a 1-year warranty for the laser tube, giving users added confidence for long-term business use.

Laser, a form of high-energy, high-power light, possesses the magical ability to incise objects—much like the magical act of burning paper with a magnifying glass in the sunlight.

The birth of lasers, however, involves a more intricate process. Once the laser machine springs to life, the material within the laser tube oscillates and engages in a chemical reaction, leading to a particle number reversal and finally laser generation.

This newborn laser journeys through a light refraction system before emanating from the laser head. It dances upon the material’s surface, and finally achieve the effect of laser cutting or carving.

At the outset, as the laser machine springs to life, the laser head gracefully glides along the automated guide rail.

Simultaneously, the laser, born within the laser tube, converges through the laser head, crafting a high-power density laser beam that bathes the material.

This infusion of laser energy triggers a rapid surge in material temperature. In the wake of this thermal embrace, the material succumbs, melting and transforming into vapor, creating a seam.

The molten seam finds liberation as auxiliary gas quickly blow it away. Meanwhile, the laser head maintains its graceful progress, etching the path of a precise cut.

On the other hand, CO2 laser machines are the hallmark of efficiency and quality in laser processing. Tailored for enterprises and discerning laser enthusiasts, they epitomize the high-end spectrum of laser technology. They belong to the enterprise type laser machine.

We have local warehouses and it only takes one month from placing an order to receiving the laser machines. In the future, there will be more local warehouses around the world. If you share the same interests as us, we look forward to your joining.

Afraid of learning:

No career is easy, but as long as you decide, we will accompany you to solve all laser problems during the process. Laser Training is our top priority, with most of the technology, continuous learning resource output, and a professional laser technology research department.

Warranty period:

The whole machine has a 2-year warranty and the laser has a 1-year warranty.

Lightburn Software:

Support Lightburn which is a powerful laser Software with its intuitive interface, direct laser control, and strong community support

More support:

Excellent laser video training

Yes—the Nova Plus is absolutely worth the investment, especially for users who need a laser machine built for high-precision, high-volume work.
Here’s why many professionals choose the Nova Plus:
✅ Industrial-Grade Performance
The Nova Plus is equipped with a high-frequency RF laser tube, offering faster and more precise engraving, and a longer lifespan than traditional glass tubes. It’s built for consistent output, whether you’re doing intricate engraving or full-depth cutting.
✅ Lower Maintenance, Higher Uptime
RF systems are more stable and require less frequent alignment or tube replacement. That means less downtime and fewer interruptions to your workflow.
✅ Ideal for Growth
Whether you’re scaling your product line, fulfilling custom orders, or running batch production, the Nova Plus gives you the speed, accuracy, and consistency you need to grow your business with confidence.
✅ Safety + Workflow Efficiency
With features like full enclosure, overhead camera as standard, autofocus, touchscreen controls, and offline-capable software, the Nova Plus is not only powerful—but also safe and easy to operate, even in shared workspaces or teaching environments.
In short: If you’re looking for a laser system that combines industrial-grade power with user-friendly design, the Nova Plus offers outstanding long-term value. It’s a smart upgrade for makers, schools, and manufacturers who care about both quality and efficiency.

Choosing the right laser can be daunting, but we are here to help! The best way to figure this out is to call us or set up a time to speak to one of our laser experts. They will ask you questions about what you’d like to create and help you find a machine to suit your needs and budget.

The main things to consider are:

1. 1. How much space do I have?

2. 2. What materials do I want to cut or engrave?

3. 3. How thick of material do I want to be able to cut?

4. 4. What is my budget?

5. 5. Am I going to be doing production runs or one-off projects?

We've written a more in-depth article on this here.

Absolutely. The Nova Plus is built for continuous, high-volume work. The RF laser tube maintains stable output even over long jobs, while the machine's robust frame and motion control system ensure precise, repeatable performance. It's ideal for businesses producing signage, packaging, custom products, and more.

Absolutely. Titan Pro is equipped with up to a 120W RF CO₂ laser and a 100W Mopa fiber laser, allowing you to process a wide range of materials—including acrylic, leather, wood, stainless steel, and aluminum—without switching machines. It’s the ideal all-in-one system for diverse production needs.

No. Titan Series is equipped with up to a 120W RF CO₂ laser, can only process  organic matter and high-molecular compound like acrylic, leather, wood, and coated metal.

Switching between CO₂ and fiber lasers is seamless in LaserMaker software. Simply assign different layers to each laser type, and the machine will automatically switch during the job.

You can also manually select the laser source via the Titan control panel, offering flexibility for different workflows.

✅ Layer-based auto switching in software

✅ Manual switching available via control panel

✅ Run CO₂ and fiber tasks within the same job

For example: Use one layer for engraving wood with CO₂, and another layer for marking metal with fiber — no need to pause or reconfigure.

1. 1. Titan is equipped with a single laser source, CO₂ laser source. It’s ideal for users who primarily work with either non-metal materials.

2. 2. Titan Pro features a dual-laser system — both CO₂ and fiber lasers integrated into one machine. This allows seamless processing of both non-metal and metal materials without switching equipment, making it perfect for high-mix production, prototyping, or advanced workshops.

In short:

Titan = single-source, specialized

Titan Pro = dual-sources, all-in-one versatility

The Aurora Series supports professional laser marking workflows and is compatible with commonly used laser software such as LightBurn on supported models. Users can import designs, adjust marking parameters, prepare text, logos, serial numbers, barcodes, and graphics, then control the marking process efficiently. This makes Aurora easier to use for both beginners and experienced laser users.

Yes. The Aurora Series is well suited for metal laser marking. Fiber and MOPA fiber laser options can create permanent marks on stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, titanium, gold, silver, coated metals, anodized aluminum, tools, tags, jewelry, hardware, and industrial parts. This makes Aurora a practical solution for both custom product engraving and traceability marking.

Fiber laser marking machines are widely used for fast, durable marking on metals and many plastics. MOPA laser marking machines offer more flexible pulse control, making them suitable for color marking on stainless steel, black marking on anodized aluminum, and more refined plastic marking. UV laser marking machines use a shorter wavelength, creating lower-heat marking effects for glass, plastics, ceramics, and sensitive materials that may deform or burn under higher heat.

Ideal for marking most metals and select non-metallic materials, its desktop design caters to family-scale operations, ensuring convenient use for both personal and business needs.

In contrast, CO2 laser machines, equipped with CO2 lasers, excel in carving non-metallic materials but lack metal carving capabilities.

Tailored for mass production and large-scale projects, CO2 machines boast expansive work areas and high power, catering to the demands of extensive carving and manufacturing.

The UV laser, with its cold light source, excels in labeling most metals and non-metals, making it versatile across all materials.

In contrast, the Fiber laser, while capable of marking some non-metals, has a lifespan of only half that of UV. For precision marking and carving across a broad spectrum of metals and non-metals, the UV laser stands as the undisputed king.

Setting up our machines is surprisingly straightforward. Typically, we can unbox and set them up in just 30 minutes at a trade show.

Unlike many lasers that necessitate a complex alignment upon arrival, our machines are robustly constructed to maintain alignment during transit. This design philosophy ensures that if a machine is prone to misalignment during shipping, it's likely to require frequent realignments, leading to lost time and unnecessary frustration for you.

With our machines, you can expect consistent, hassle-free performance.

Taking Aurora Lite and Thunder Bolt as examples.

Machine Structure: 

The Aurora Lite boasts a galvo marking design coupled with a fiber laser source, offering precision and speed in marking applications. On the other hand, the Thunder Bolt features a gantry and belted structure powered by an RF CO2 laser source, catering to cutting and engraving tasks with versatility.

Performance: 

The distinction in machine structure translates to notable differences in performance metrics. With the Aurora Lite, enjoy an impressive maximum marking and scanning speed of 7000mm/s, ideal for swift and intricate marking tasks. Meanwhile, the Thunder Bolt showcases a maximum engraving speed of 2000mm/s, facilitating efficient cutting and engraving operations.

Material Compatibility: 

Thanks to their distinct laser sources, each machine excels in different material applications. The Thunder Bolt shines in engraving and cutting a wide array of non-metal materials, offering versatility for diverse projects.

Conversely, the Aurora Lite’s fiber laser source enables it to engrave bare metals with precision, a capability unmatched by the Thunder Bolt.

Synergistic Partnership: Together, the Aurora Lite and Thunder Bolt form a dynamic duo in any workshop setting. Their complementary functionalities enhance productivity and streamline workflows, empowering businesses to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness in their operations.

Invest in these powerhouse machines to elevate your workshop capabilities and unlock new dimensions of productivity and creativity.

Yes, typically, field lenses with smaller marking areas can produce finer laser spots. Conversely, lenses with larger marking areas can engrave bigger patterns. However, it’s essential to note that larger work area lenses require longer focal distances. Moreover, due to the enclosed housing structure for safety purposes, the maximum work height is consequently reduced.

Taking Aurora Lite as example, the standard lens for the Aurora Lite is the F-210, accommodating a maximum work area of 145 x 145 mm. As options, you can select the F160 (110 x 110 mm) or the F290 (200 x 200 mm) lenses as options to suit your specific requirements.

The SLM-175 uses Thunder Make for build preparation and job setup. CAD software is used to create the model before importing a supported file format into Thunder Make.

When properly processed, 3D printed metal parts can be as strong as or even stronger than cast or forged components, thanks to fine microstructures formed during printing. 

Yes. Post-processing such as heat treatment, surface finishing, CNC machining, or polishing is often required to achieve final mechanical properties and surface quality. 

Most industrial-grade machines achieve layer thicknesses between 20–60 microns and excellent dimensional accuracy, depending on the material and process parameters. 

Reduced material waste.

Faster prototyping and production cycles.

Lightweight designs with high strength.

On-demand manufacturing with less tooling cost.

A 3D metal printer is an additive manufacturing machine that builds metal parts layer by layer using metal powders or wires, melted and fused by a high-energy source such as a laser or electron beam.

Common materials include stainless steel, cobalt-chromium alloys, high-temperature alloys, tool steels, and superalloys. Material availability depends on the printer model and technology.

Yes. Thunder AccuMetal is designed with production expansion and future integration in mind. Customers can add an optional camera for vision-based workflows and an optional rotary interface and rotary attachment for cylindrical workpieces.

The machine control platform also supports external-device functions, providing a foundation for more integrated production workflows as manufacturing requirements grow. This makes AccuMetal suitable not only for stand-alone metal cutting, but also for businesses planning future upgrades in material handling, vision, rotary processing, or automation.

The exact integration method depends on the required device, production workflow, and machine configuration. If you are planning an automated cell or a specific external-device connection, the integration requirements should be reviewed with Thunder Laser before the system is configured.

Yes. Thunder AccuMetal is designed to support flexible material-handling workflows for both sheet metal and roll material, including continuous roll cutting for suitable production applications.

For sheet processing, pneumatic clamping helps hold the material securely and reduce movement, warping, and vibration during cutting. A large front opening makes loading and unloading easier, while front and rear pass-through access provides additional flexibility when handling longer material.

For roll material, the front pressure-bar system helps keep the material flat and aligned as it feeds into the cutting area, supporting smoother feeding and continuous cutting.

This combination gives users more flexibility to move between individual sheets, repeated parts, longer material, and continuous roll-based production.

Thunder AccuMetal combines industrial laser control with intelligent software and cutting functions designed to reduce repetitive setup and make production easier to manage.

• Automatic edge finding helps detect material position before cutting.
• One-click nesting simplifies part layout on the sheet.
• Material parameter presets help speed up setup and job changeovers.
• Dynamic follow-up autofocus is controlled through the machine system during processing.
• Intelligent flowing cutting supports smoother cutting workflows.
• Autonomous obstacle avoidance helps reduce interruptions during processing.
• Shared-edge cutting allows adjacent parts to share cutting lines where appropriate.
• Lead-in and lead-out control supports more controlled cutting starts and finishes.
• Three-level piercing and piercing slag discharge provide additional piercing-process control.
• Traceless micro-jointing helps stabilize thin-sheet parts during complex cutting.

Together, these features make AccuMetal better suited to high-mix production where operators frequently change parts, layouts, materials, and job settings.

The Thunder AccuMetal Series supports air, oxygen, and nitrogen as assist gases, giving users flexibility to configure the cutting process for different metal applications.

The machine includes a digital gas-pressure display for easier process monitoring. Oxygen pressure can also be adjusted through the machine control system, helping operators manage gas settings directly within the cutting workflow.

The correct assist gas should be selected together with the material type, thickness, laser power, and required cutting result. Because different jobs may require different process conditions, Thunder AccuMetal is designed to support multiple gas options rather than limiting users to a single cutting method.

An optional air compressor is also available for customers who want to build compressed-air cutting into their production setup.

The Thunder AccuMetal Series reaches cutting speeds of up to 500 mm/s (30 m/min) and provides ±0.02 mm repeat positioning accuracy. AccuMetal 24 supports acceleration up to 2G, while AccuMetal 51 supports up to 1.8G.

These specifications support fast positioning and repeatable machine motion across jobs that involve multiple parts, frequent file changes, or repeated production runs.

It is important to distinguish repeat positioning accuracy from guaranteed finished-part tolerance. Final part accuracy also depends on the material, geometry, cutting parameters, thermal effects, assist gas, and the specific process used for the job.

1500W is the standard laser configuration for the Thunder AccuMetal Series and should be the starting point for most machine evaluations. It is also the primary configuration used for current Thunder AccuMetal process testing and public product communication.

An optional 3000W configuration is available for customers who require a higher-power setup. The best choice should be based on the metals you plan to cut, typical material thickness, expected cut quality, production mix, and future capacity requirements.

If the standard 1500W configuration already covers your normal materials and production requirements, it provides the most straightforward baseline for machine selection. If your application requires a higher-power configuration, the 3000W option can be evaluated separately.

Because cutting performance varies by material and process condition, the exact 3000W cutting capability should be confirmed for the intended application before purchase.

There is no single maximum cutting thickness that applies to every metal. With the standard 1500W fiber laser, cutting capability varies according to the material type, material grade, assist gas, process settings, and the required edge quality.

Thunder AccuMetal process development currently covers carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and brass at 1500W. Different materials require different cutting parameters, and a thickness that can be cut through is not always the same as a thickness that delivers the desired production-quality edge.

For this reason, thickness should always be evaluated together with the application requirements rather than as a standalone number. If you provide the material, grade, thickness, and expected cut quality, the Thunder Laser team can recommend the appropriate configuration and cutting process for your application.

The Thunder AccuMetal Series is designed for cutting a wide range of commonly used sheet metals, including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloy, copper, galvanized sheet, and brass.

This makes the platform suitable for applications ranging from precision components, brackets, panels, fixtures, and electronic tooling to signs, medals, decorative metal products, jewelry components, and customized metal parts.

Cutting performance is not determined by the material name alone. The achievable thickness, edge quality, cutting speed, and process settings depend on the specific material grade, laser power, assist gas, and required cutting result.

For production applications, we recommend confirming the exact material grade and thickness so the appropriate cutting process and machine configuration can be matched to the job.

AccuMetal 24 and AccuMetal 51 share the same core Thunder AccuMetal platform, but they are designed for different working-area and production requirements.

• AccuMetal 24: 610 × 610 mm working area, 620 × 620 mm maximum material size, up to 2G acceleration, and a 500 kg maximum table load.
• AccuMetal 51: 1300 × 1300 mm working area, 1310 × 1310 mm maximum material size, up to 1.8G acceleration, and a 1000 kg maximum table load.

Both models provide cutting speeds of up to 500 mm/s (30 m/min) and ±0.02 mm repeat positioning accuracy.

AccuMetal 24 is the more compact choice for smaller precision parts and space-conscious production environments, while AccuMetal 51 provides substantially more working area for larger components, larger sheets, and more versatile production.

The Thunder AccuMetal Series is a professional fiber laser metal cutting platform designed for precise, efficient sheet-metal production. It combines fiber laser cutting power, industrial motion and control, assist-gas processing, intelligent cutting functions, and production-focused material handling in one system.

AccuMetal is designed for businesses that need to bring metal cutting in-house, handle frequent job changes, or produce a wide variety of parts without dedicated tooling. Typical users include precision component manufacturers, small job shops, SMT and electronics manufacturers, sheet-metal fabricators, electromechanical equipment manufacturers, and businesses expanding from non-metal laser processing into metal products.

The series is particularly well suited to high-mix, low-volume, customized, and small-batch production, where precision, fast changeovers, and flexible workflows are more important than large-scale heavy-plate production.