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Acmer · Diode
Acmer S2 Pro · 36W
Acmer S2 Pro mid-power: enclosed-optional 36W tier
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Released June 2024
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TL;DR
Acmer S2 Pro 36W is the lower-power SKU on Acmer's S2 Pro line with rotary and IR bundle options. Compare to S2 Pro 48W before buying: often worth the step up.
Best for
What makes this machine stand out
Hardware and workflow features worth understanding before you buy : not just wattage on a label.
Open-frame : plan safety first
There is no factory enclosure: you wear OD-rated glasses, control smoke, and keep kids/pets away. You trade cabinet convenience for price and access : fine in a dedicated workshop, stressful in a living room without a plan.
LightBurn compatible
LightBurn support means advanced layers, camera tools, and workflows many makers outgrow the stock app with. Confirm your exact controller board before assuming full features : some machines need a paid license separately.
Our verdict
Ideal if you
Acmer S2 Pro 36W targets mixed engraving and wood-cutting weeks: fewer passes on basswood and dark acrylic than weaker SKUs in the same line.
Skip if you
Wrong pick if you never engrave and only wanted the lowest price. Ultra-fine photo work can look better on an engraving-first SKU.
Pros
- Strongest cut headroom in the line: about 8 mm basswood-class stock in benchmarks
- 36W: the most cut-focused head in the Acmer S2 Pro line
- Integrated cabinet helps contain the beam and everyday smoke versus open-frame diodes
- Software on the profile: trial your workflow on scrap before production
Cons
- Clear cast acrylic and thick production cutting still favor CO₂, not diode power alone
- Confirm optical wattage on the listing before you buy
What this machine is for
Maximum cut speed and depth in the line: engraving remains strong at tuned speeds
36W module · Acmer S2 Pro
Laser spot size
~0.08 mm spot
Motion precision: 0.01 mm
Sample engrave job
~14–22 min
10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)
Sample cut job
~7–12 min
10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)
Reference benchmark: same job size on every machine so you can compare times fairly. Times are estimates for the reference job above; your design complexity and settings will change them.
Materials
- · Wood
- · Leather
- · Acrylic
Accessories & add-ons
Typical inclusions and add-ons for this profile : confirm your SKU.
- Optional
Enclosure / cabinet
Third-party enclosure improves smoke control and safety
- Recommended
Laser safety glasses
~450 nm diode: OD rated for your wavelength
- Recommended
Fire extinguisher
Editorial guidance : not a live parts list. See also: Ventilation setup · Safety basics
Practical notes
Beginner notes
This profile is the 36W SKU on Acmer S2 Pro. Read the TL;DR and benchmarks above, then compare other power options via the chips before buying.
Pro tips
On the 36W S2 Pro, run separate LightBurn profiles for photo fills versus basswood cuts. Push cut speed only after 10×10 cm test squares. Compare the 48W tier if evening batches still feel slow.
Pro / technical specsRaw numbers for experienced users comparing machines.
- Max speed (spec)
- 300 mm/s
- Avg engrave speed
- 29–74 mm/s fill
- Avg cut speed
- 3–5 mm/s on 3 mm wood
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