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Snapmaker Ray Unboxing and Review:
The Most Detailed Introduction Guide x 9 Material Test Results

Snapmaker Ray: A Powerful Tool Designed for Creators
Snapmaker launched the Snapmaker Ray 20W and 40W laser engraver and cutter with air assist in August 2023. With so many engraver/cutter machines on the market, what makes the Ray stand out? What are the speed and effects of the 40W high power? Whatever your questions, this detailed introduction will answer them! (Of course, if there are other in-depth aspects you'd like to understand, click "Contact Us" at the bottom of this article to get all your questions answered!)

What is a Laser Engraver and Cutter?
Before introducing the Ray machine, let's talk about its principle. A laser engraving machine uses a high-power laser beam focused on the object to be engraved, causing the local area of the object to reach its melting point, softening and cutting downwards. High-pressure airflow then blows away the exhaust gases produced during the melting or gasification process, achieving a more precise cutting effect than die-cutting. Compared to traditional manual engraving, laser engraving can achieve highly delicate engraving effects, matching the craftsmanship of hand engraving.

Laser engraving can be applied to various materials, such as metal, wood, acrylic, etc. Products engraved and cut by a laser engraving machine are exquisite and burr-free. Its time-saving and labor-saving characteristics bring convenience to many industries, greatly improving work efficiency and saving costs! This is why there is a great increase in demand for this technology in more industries today.

📚 Quick Navigation

1. Unboxing
2. Assembly Tutorial
3. Cutting Test
4. Engraving Test

Unboxing

The packaging is complete and clear, making it easy to find the different assembly parts.

For detailed component information, click here (scroll to the bottom)

Assembly Tutorial

Timelapse video of the enclosure assembly

This section will only cover important steps for the enclosure assembly. For the complete assembly manual, click here 👉 Snapmaker Official Website Assembly Steps

There is a quicker and simpler way to feed the wires through, by using the bent part of the H3 hex key:

Guide Example

Insert the wire into the bottom profile connector – then into the X-axis – and then out of the top connector.

This also means the pin connector should remain flush and free of stress, so there's no need to worry that moving the cable forward might bend or even break the connector on the LED strip.

The fan was installed and rotated 90°, allowing us more length to guide it through the X-axis:

Guide Example – Between the X-axis and the cable clamp

The wire enters the top connector, then passes through the X-axis, and is pulled out through the bottom connector.

*Note the yellow guide lines on the connector cables and their position in the cable clamp to allow enough space for module movement.

3DMART's Unboxing and Assembly Video Clip

Close-up of the 40W laser module:

Once assembled, you can connect it to your computer and use Snapmaker Luban to start creating!

Click here to download Luban software

Cutting Test

Now let's start the test! Below are 3DMART's own cutting test results:

This is 3DMART's cutting product, sharp and burr-free!

Below are cutting tests for different materials:

Snapmaker Ray cutting tests for different materials

Material	304 Stainless Steel Sheet	Walnut Wood	Basswood Plywood	Pine Wood	Leather
Thickness	0.1mm	15mm	15mm	20mm	2mm
Speed	3mm/s	2mm/s	3mm/s	2mm/s	50mm/s
Power	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%
Initial Cutting Height Offset	0mm	3mm	3mm	4mm	0mm
Air Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Snapmaker Material Plates 👈 can all be found here

Now, let's show some finely cut finished products:

As seen above, even fine lines can be perfectly cut. The Snapmaker Ray's cutting capabilities are truly extraordinary!

Engraving Test

After seeing the cutting test, let's take a look at the Ray's engraving results!

Below are 3DMART's test results:

Done! There was a slight flaw in the "0" at the beginning due to incorrect adjustment, but it did not affect the fineness of other numbers and lines! Let's take a look at other different engraved products below:

304 Stainless Steel Sheet

What is 304? 304 stainless steel is food-grade stainless steel with good corrosion resistance, durability, and is the most widely used material, including in industrial, furniture decoration, and food and medical industries.

When a laser is used on a stainless steel sheet, different speeds and powers will cause oxidation, allowing for engraving in different colors!!

Ceramic

Cement

Anodized Aluminum

Refers to all aluminum or aluminum alloys treated with an anodic oxidation process. After anodic oxidation treatment, a coating is added, which effectively isolates it from the outside world as a "protective layer," thus having characteristics such as anti-oxidation, corrosion resistance, UV resistance, strong weather resistance, no discoloration, no powdering, no peeling, and long-lasting durability.

Basswood (Basswood)

Walnut

Leather

Cork

Acrylic

As you can see, the engraving results of Snapmaker Ray are impressive! It can engrave exquisite patterns on both soft and hard materials!

Snapmaker Ray has ultra-high-power laser cutting and engraving modules, capable of producing the highest quality finished products regardless of material thickness, helping you complete your work quickly and easily. It also offers 20W and 40W power options, as well as a rotary module, to meet your diverse needs.

👉 Click here to see the main features of Snapmaker Ray

Want to learn more about Snapmaker products? Contact us below!

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