4 manufacturer photos · 1 / 4
Atomstack · CO₂
AtomStack Hurricane 55W
Desktop CO₂ cutter from Atomstack — 55W tube in a modern enclosed chassis
Last updated How we evaluate
Released May 2024
What this machine is for
Desktop CO₂ for acrylic cutting and wood production beyond diode limits
Reference benchmark same job size on every machine so you can compare times fairly.
Laser spot size
~0.1 mm CO₂ spot
Smaller spot = finer detail (frame motion is usually the same across tiers)
Motion precision: 0.01 mm
Sample engrave job
~6–10 min
Filled photo or logo on birch plywood
10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)
Sample cut job
~3–5 min
Simple square cut-out from 3 mm acrylic
10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)
Times are estimates for the reference job above; your design complexity and settings will change them.
TL;DR
AtomStack Hurricane brings CO₂ cutting to Atomstack buyers who outgrew diodes. Cuts acrylic and wood thicker than any diode in this price class. Requires space, ventilation, and water cooling discipline — not apartment-friendly.
What this machine is for
Desktop CO₂ production for acrylic gifts, signage, and wood cutting.
Best for
Materials
Engraves
- · Wood
- · Acrylic
- · Leather
- · Glass (surface)
- · Rubber
Cuts
- · Acrylic
- · Wood
- · Leather
- · Paper
Cannot do
- · Bare metal
- · Large industrial panels
- · Apartment without ventilation
Pros
- ✓True CO₂ acrylic cutting
- ✓Atomstack ecosystem accessories
- ✓Enclosed options in bundles
- ✓Riser and conveyor expansions
Cons
- ✗Large footprint and weight
- ✗Water cooling maintenance
- ✗Premium vs K40 entry CO₂
- ✗Not portable
Beginner notes
Only buy with a ventilation plan. Diode owners: this is a different workflow and safety model.
Pro tips
Budget for exhaust hose and water chiller checks. LightBurn is the professional choice.
Pro / technical specs
Raw numbers for experienced users comparing machines.
- Laser spot size
- ~0.1 mm CO₂ spot
- Max speed (spec)
- 600 mm/s
- Avg engrave speed
- 100–300 mm/s
- Avg cut speed
- CO₂ cut speeds on acrylic/wood
- Motion precision
- 0.01 mm