Introducing xTool MetalFab: The Next-Gen Metalwork Solution

Laser is unquestionably an extremely precise and blazing-fast option for cutting and welding metals. However, it has always been extraordinarily expensive, complex, and inaccessible—only industries could use it.

xTool is going to make laser metal cutting and welding more beginner-friendly, accessible, and affordable than ever before through MetalFab. It brings industrial laser power into a compact form that fits in your garage. It gives you the freedom to enjoy limitless creativity without any hassle.

Let’s uncover what MetalFab can do and its amazing features that can make metalworking as easy as woodworking.

What MetalFab Can Do?

MetalFab is a powerful fiber laser machine. It includes MetalFab Laser Welder and MetalFab CNC Cutter. Both these machines make metalworking possible for anyone. No experience needed.

Here’s what these machines can do.

Metal Cutting

The CNC cutter can cut metals with extreme precision and at an incredible speed of 400m/s. It can precisely cut intricate designs with perfection.

For CNC cutting, the MetalFab CNC cutter is used. It cuts with extreme precision and at an incredible speed of 400m/s. Users have to upload the design file using the software, and it can precisely cut intricate designs with perfection. They can make any design on metal sheets through automation.

Users can also do mobile cutting by using the laser torch with their hands. It is easier for on-site jobs, tight spaces, and free-hand cutting.

Cleaning

The laser can help you get rid of rust, paint, and other contaminants on the metal. It frees up the time of work by automating cleaning. There is no need to use grinders, sanders, and other tools.

Using the handheld laser torch, you can remove rust from the metal. Just move the torch, and it will remove the rust from the area. It can clean in 10mm cleaning path strips.

Most importantly, MetalFab can do CNC cleaning. It can precisely remove rust from metals automatically and with exceptional precision.

Laser Welding

MetalFab makes laser welding accessible to common people. Using the machine, anyone can make clean and strong joints on different types of materials.

The industrial-grade power and precision laser ensures quality weld without experience and expertise. It welds metal pieces in no time and eliminates post processing.

The welder can work on stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, titanium, brass, nickel alloys, magnesium, etc. Thus, it can work on a wide range of materials and enables welders to take on versatile projects.

The best thing about the MetalFab welder is that it can also weld underwater. It’s possible to make perfect joints when the object or metal piece is submerged in water. Moreover, you never have to worry about moisture on the metal surface.

MetalFab Laser Welder

xTool is introducing two machines for MetalFab Laser Welder.

One is the 800W welding machine that can weld materials up to 4mm thick. It’s a fiber laser welder suitable for most jobs. It has a rated input power of 3000W. The maximum current rating is 15A, and its weight is only 35 kg.

For more power, the second option is perfect. It’s a 1200W fiber laser welder with a rated machine input power of 4500W. It’s 1.5X more powerful than the 800W machine. It’s an industrial-grade powerful welder in a compact shape. Its maximum rated current is 23A, and the weight is only 38.2kg.

Both machines can do continuous, spot, and pulse laser welding. Therefore, they can be used for a wide range of applications. They use a 1080 ± 10nm laser, which can weld a wide range of materials, including stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, titanium, nickel alloys, etc.

 Even though these are laser welding machines, they require an inert gas, such as Nitrogen or Argon to offer quality welds. It protects the weld pool during the process and prevents contamination and defects.

The 800W laser welder has an integrated wire feeder. Thus, you don’t need a separate one. The 1200W machine comes with a free wire feeder machine that feeds the filler material wire.

The size of the machines is slightly different. The dimensions of the 1200W welder are 28.66 x 12.87 x 20.16 inches, while the 800W is 24.88 x 11.97 x 18.58 inches. That said, both the machines are very compact. They are portable and suitable for on-site welding jobs.

The welding machine is not limited to welding. It can also do mobile cutting and rust cleaning. The user has to hold the torch and move it as needed.

MetalFab CNC Cutter

The CNC cutter uses the laser welder’s torch for cutting. Users have to put that into the machine in the designated place. Then, the machine automatically moves it for precise cutting.

If you are using the 800W laser welder, it can cut up to 8mm thick materials, while the 1200W variant can cut up to 10mm.

The working area of the machine is 24 x 24 inches. It’s more than enough for most jobs. However, it also supports manual feeding of the material, which eliminates the limit on the width of the material. Thus, it can also work on large workpieces and projects.

The cutter is controlled using the software. Users can upload the designs and cut materials precisely through automation. The native software is beginner-friendly, and it also has a display on the machine for easy control and navigation.

What’s great about the CNC Cutter is its movement in the X, Y, and Z axes. In both the X and Y axes, the laser head moves 24 inches. However, in the Z axis, it moves up to 3.54 inches. THus, the laser head moves in all dimensions and helps in creating a 3D object. It can even cut uneven material but adjust the height automatically.

Apart from CNC cutting, the machine is capable of CNC rust removal and cleaning. It precisely cleans objects.

Keep in mind that the CNC cutter is suitable to be used in shops. It is not portable because it weighs 150kg, and the dimensions are 46.26 x 45.55 x 48.43 inches.

Key Features of MetalFab

Dual Cameras

MetalFab CNC cutter is equipped with dual cameras for cutting objects smartly and precisely. They capture the object from different angles to cover everything. Most importantly, the cameras have a 16MP high-resolution, which ensures optimal clarity and intricate details. Users can see the object inside the machine with optimal clarity. It helps in aligning the object more precisely and achieving perfection.

 Secondly, there is a Z-axis macro camera to observe the object from the side. It’s an advanced feature that helps in aligning the laser head according to the height of the object. If the height varies, the laser head adjusts automatically to ensure perfect cutting.

Both these cameras work together and capture the object from all directions. With the help of AI, they generate a 3D layout for optimal utilization of the material. Users can see the object on the software and cut it with ease.

Cutting and Welding Capability

The machine can cut and weld materials of varying thicknesses. For on-site jobs, small businesses, and professional applications, it’s suitable. It can be used for most projects and a variety of jobs.

The welder can weld objects up to a thickness of 0.2mm to 5mm. It can process thin metal sheets without deforming their shape and affecting the neighborhood areas. It can weld these metal pieces in no time and offers incredible strength. The best part is the cleanliness and quality of the weld that are unaheivable in other welding processes.

Using the CNC cutters, users can cut metal sheets up to 10mm thick, which is incredible. It offers smooth and precise cutting of materials and saves users’ time through automation. They just need to upload the design, no matter how intricate it is, the cutter will make the design on the metal sheet with extreme accuracy and precision.

Expandable Working Area

The CNC cutter has a working area of 24 x 24 inches. It is a large working area excellent for a wide range of projects. It’s suitable for professional applications.

However, MetalbFab has taken it to the next level. It is possible to expand the length to infinity through manual feeding.

 Without any limitation on the length, users can feed the working piece from one side and get the finished area from the other. The machine pulls the required amount of the material on its own. From one end, it pulls the new working area, while from the other, it emits the area that’s already completed.

Thus, it enables users to work on large projects and do mass production. Users can hold the working piece on one side and feed it manually.

Smart Flow Cutting

Another incredible technology in MetalFab is Smart Flow Cutting.

When you cut regular shapes in bulk, the mode automatically connects the line segments in the same direction. Instead of following the regular pattern of cutting each shape one by one, it analyzes the movement of the laser head in different directions. Then, it creates the optimal pattern or path by selecting line segments and joining different shapes and works on one line segment at a time.

Suppose you are cutting 16 squares. When the Smart Flow Cutting is turned on, the machine will cut the horizontal and vertical lines of all squares together, instead of cutting each square at a time.

It increases the cutting speed and boosts productivity. That’s why MetalFab is an excellent option for mass production.

Beginner Friendly Software

Like every xTool machine, MetalFab is also equipped with native software. And that’s what makes the machine beginner-friendly.

The software is extremely simple. Users can learn the basics in no time and get started just by watching a few tutorials.

Anyone can use it without any prior experience. With minimal learning, it’s possible to master the software.

Users can control the variables, upload & make designs, and see the progress in the software.

Why MetalFab?

Incredible Speed

The speed of MetalFab is what sets it apart from other welding and cutting processes. It’s up to 8X faster than TIG, so users can save a lot of time. It quickly welds metal pieces, and there is no or minimal post-processing required.

The CNC cutter also has a 400m/s cutting speed, which cuts materials like butter. Once you upload the design and feed the material, it automatically cuts the working piece. It is extremely fast. It makes cutting metal fast enough that it feels like you are cutting wood.

No Experience Required

In general, welding and cutting require a lot of experience to get perfect results. They are too complicated for beginners and require years of training and experience.

On the other hand, MetalFab is perfect for beginners as well as experts. There is no need for experience to operate the machine and cut and weld metals. It’s quite easy to learn and adapt.

Users can get started with the basics from tutorials, guides, etc. They can learn how to operate the machine, upload files, edit designs, and do other things in no time. You don’t have to be a laser welding/cutting expert to operate the machine.

Clean Welds

The welds that the machine produces are extremely clean. There is no spatter, porosity, slag, or defects. The width of the weld is minimal and appears unnocable, unlike the joints of other welding processes.

There is no need for post-processing. The weld is extremely clean and even adds beauty to the workpiece.

Minimal HAZ

The major issue in welding processes is the head-affected zone. They affect a very large area instead of the area that is under process. It deforms the pieces and creates various defects. The major problem is that it can’t weld thin materials.

In laser welding, the heat-affected zone (HAZ) in the process is minimal. It only heats up the working area and does not affect the whole material. That said, it’s possible to weld thin materials. And it does not deform the shape or pass through.

Versatility

MetalFab is a versatile laser machine that can work on stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, titanium, nickel alloys, brass, galvanized steel, magnesium, and other materials. It can process a wide variety of materials.

Secondly, the working area is large enough. Plus, it has a manual feeding capability to eliminate the restriction on the length of the workpiece.

Thus, users can work on a wide range of projects. There are endless possibilities to create something new.

Safety

xTool MetalFab offers Class 4 Laser Safety. It complies with the global safety certifications, including CE, FCC, ICES, and FDA.

It’s equipped with safety features like emergency stop, dual-button activation, safety interlock circuit, ground detection, multi-layer electrical protection, etc. The CNC machine also has safety features. It has a Class 1 Safety Filter Cover to block the laser emissions.

xTools has considered safety as a priority as always. MetalFab is safe to use in garages, small shops, etc.

Final Words

xTool MetalFab is a revolutionary metal welding, cutting, and cleaning machine. It makes these processes accessible to people by making the machines compact, beginner-friendly, and affordable. It makes metalworking easier than ever before. Not only is the machine simple and easy to use but it also offers excellent results. It’s extremely fast, precise, and accurate, and it offers perfect weld joints and cuts in no time. Using MetalFab, almost anyone can get started with metal welding and cutting as there is no prior experience or knowledge required. It’s the world’s first smart laser welding and CNC cutting machine making metalworking as easy as woodworking.