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Gweike · Hybrid (fiber + CO₂)
Gweike MCore
Pre-order: 400W fiber for cutting metal plus an 80W CO₂ laser, in one enclosed 711 × 411 mm machine
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Last updated How we evaluate
Announced May 2026
Coming soon
Gweike has announced this machine but it is not shipping yet. Specs and price may still change. Expected November 2026.
400W fiber + 80W CO₂ in one machine
The MCore pairs a 400W fiber laser for cutting and engraving metal with an 80W CO₂ laser for wood, acrylic and leather, over the same 711 × 411 mm bed. Gweike does not state the fiber source type.
- 400W fiber
- 80W CO₂
Listed as hybrid because two laser technologies share one machine, not because you pick 10W vs 40W on the same diode head. Modules vs hybrid vs power tiers →
TL;DR
The Gweike MCore combines a 400W fiber laser, rated to cut up to 5 mm of stainless steel, carbon steel, brass and aluminum, with an 80W CO₂ laser for wood and acrylic up to 20 mm, in one enclosed 711 × 411 mm machine with a 16 MP camera. Gweike gives 1,200 mm/s and 0.01 mm motion accuracy. Pre-order: in October 2026 Gweike's store listed it as sold out at $6,999, with shipment from China by sea in November, and no hands-on review or owner report existed yet. Every figure here is a manufacturer claim.
Best for
What makes this machine stand out
Hardware and workflow features worth understanding before you buy : not just wattage on a label.
Metal cutting and CO₂ in one cabinet
A 400W fiber rated for 5 mm of steel, brass or aluminum and an 80W CO₂ laser rated for 20 mm of acrylic share one 711 × 411 mm bed.
Household power
Gweike specifies single-phase 110V or 220V power, so the machine does not need a three-phase supply.
Camera and edge finder
A 16 MP panoramic camera and an automatic edge finder place jobs on irregular offcuts.
Our verdict
Ideal if you
On paper, the MCore fills a gap: thin sheet metal cutting and a full CO₂ laser in one desktop-sized cabinet on household power, for less than many standalone fiber cutters. For a workshop that makes signs, brackets, nameplates and mixed metal and wood products, it could replace two machines.
Skip if you
It is still a pre-order: no hands-on review, no owner reports, and Gweike's own pages disagree on several figures. It weighs 135 kg, runs only on Windows software, and steel cutting may require the optional air system. Wait for independent tests before treating it as a production tool.
Pros
- Metal cutting up to 5 mm and CO₂ cutting up to 20 mm of acrylic in one machine, per Gweike
- 711 × 411 mm area, 16 MP camera and automatic edge finder
- Runs on single-phase 110V or 220V power, without an industrial installation
Cons
- Pre-order: not yet shipped to store buyers in October 2026, no hands-on review
- 135 kg and 1280 × 800 × 582 mm: needs a sturdy bench and two people to move it
- Windows-only Mlaser software, and conflicting figures between Gweike pages (connectivity, acrylic thickness, weight)
What this machine is for
Cut thin sheet metal and engrave or cut wood and acrylic with one machine in a small workshop
Hybrid fiber cutting laser and CO₂ laser for small workshops working with both metal and organic materials
Laser spot size
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Motion precision: 0.01 mm
Sample engrave job
~3–5 min
10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)
Sample cut job
~1–2 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 & plywood
- · Acrylic
- · Leather
- · Stainless steel & aluminum
- · Brass & titanium
- · Stone & glass
Accessories & add-ons
Typical inclusions and add-ons for this profile : confirm your SKU.
- Included
Enclosure / cabinet
- Optional
Laser safety glasses
Still useful when servicing or with lid open
- Recommended
Fire extinguisher
Editorial guidance : not a live parts list. See also: Ventilation setup · Safety basics
Practical notes
Beginner notes
The MCore is not a beginner machine: it is a metal-cutting fiber laser and a CO₂ laser in one cabinet, with matching risks. Wait for the first owner reports before paying, plan an exhaust to the outside, and check the shipping date with Gweike before ordering.
Pro tips
For carbon steel, Gweike recommends its optional compressed-air system (1.2 MPa, oil-free, with dryer); budget for it if steel parts are your goal. Keep fiber and CO₂ parameter libraries separate, and run test cuts on offcuts to check the 5 mm claim on your material before quoting jobs.
Pro / technical specsRaw numbers for experienced users comparing machines.
- Max speed (spec)
- 1,200 mm/s
- Avg engrave speed
- 200–500 mm/s
- Avg cut speed
- 15–40 mm/s
Common questions
Can I buy the MCore now, and when will it ship?
Only as a pre-order. In October 2026, Gweike's store listed the MCore as sold out at $6,999 (list price $9,999) with the note "Shipment from China by sea in Nov." The Kickstarter campaign started on May 26, 2026, with deliveries planned from August, but we found no confirmed owner report. Check the shipping window with Gweike before paying.
What can it really cut?
Gweike claims up to 5 mm of stainless steel, carbon steel, brass, aluminum and titanium with the 400W fiber, and up to 20 mm of acrylic in one pass with the 80W CO₂ laser. Its pages are not consistent: the FAQ gives 4 mm for carbon steel with the air system, and the deposit page gave 25 mm of acrylic. No independent test has confirmed these figures yet.
Is it a replacement for a fiber marking laser?
Not exactly. The MCore's 400W fiber is aimed at cutting sheet metal on a 711 × 411 mm bed, while galvo fiber markers such as the Gweike G2 are built for fast marking and deep engraving on small parts. If your work is mostly marking, a galvo fiber is cheaper and faster.
Alternatives to the Gweike MCore
Machines in the same space, picked from our database by type, price, and score.
xTool · CO₂ · $6,999 – $10,459
xTool P3 (August 2025) replaces the P2/P2S as the company's CO₂ flagship: 80W tube, 915×458 mm bed, integrated chiller, fire suppression, and ACS™ automation (cameras, LiDAR autofocus, AI nesting). Optional 5W IR module adds bare-metal marking. From ~$5,999: built for shops outgrowing diode lasers.
OMTech · CO₂ · $3,700
The Polar 2 70W replaces the original Polar with a much larger 710 × 360 mm bed, a 70W glass CO₂ tube cooled by an internal 4.3 L water loop, a 16 MP full-bed camera, one-touch auto-focus and a rotary in the box. It is the cutting-first, lower-cost half of the Polar 2 line; the 50W RF version engraves faster and finer. No independent long-term review yet.
Gweike · CO₂ · $1,659 – $2,539
Gweike Cloud Pro offers enclosed CO₂ cutting with cloud features and competitive pricing vs xTool P2. Good mid-premium CO₂ if you want LightBurn and community support. Verify local warranty before buying.