Will the F2 Ultra Dual cut wood or acrylic?

Yes — within limits. The 40 W diode side will cut wood and most dark or opaque acrylics inside the galvo field, which covers small signage parts, inlays and prototypes. It is not a replacement for a CO₂ on clear acrylic, thicker sheet or large panels — for that, pair it with a P2S or P3.

Can it handle long or continuous stock?

Yes. The optional Auto Streamline conveyor feeds material continuously through the galvo field, so long signage strips, batch metal blanks and repeating panels can run without re-fixturing each part.

Can it do colour marking out of the box?

Yes, but expect to spend real time dialling in pulse, frequency and pass settings per material. The MOPA source is what makes consistent colour possible; the test-panel work is on the operator.

Do you use one in production?

Yes. We run an F2 Ultra Dual in the studio for branded metal gifts, awards, jewellery marking and high-volume serialisation work.

60W MOPA fibre + 40W diode galvo

xTool F2 Ultra Dual — Hands-On Review

The F2 Ultra Dual is the workhorse we reach for when a job demands fast, deep marking on metal alongside fine high-contrast detail on coated surfaces. The dual-source galvo combines a 60 W MOPA fibre with a 40 W diode, and that combination is what makes it genuinely production-ready rather than a hobby galvo with a power figure.

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xTool F2 Ultra Dual — 60W MOPA fibre + 40W diode galvo

Who it's for

Where this machine actually earns its keep.

Small businesses producing branded metal gifts, awards, or tooling at volume.
Jewellers and metalwork studios who need colour marking on stainless and titanium.
Workshops adding fibre capability without losing diode versatility for coated materials.
Studios processing long or repeating stock — signage strips, batch blanks, continuous panels — using the optional Auto Streamline conveyor.

Strengths

MOPA pulse-tuning produces consistent colour marks on stainless and titanium.
Galvo speed is in a different league to a gantry CO₂ for repeat marking and serialisation.
Quick swap between fibre and diode without re-fixturing for most jobs.
40 W diode side cuts wood and many dark/opaque acrylics within the galvo field — useful for small signage parts and inlays without firing up the CO₂.
Auto Streamline conveyor accessory feeds long material continuously through the field for batch and long-stock work.

Honest limits

Galvo field is fixed — parts larger than the field need rotary, the conveyor, or step-and-repeat.
The diode side cuts wood and dark acrylics, but it is not a substitute for a CO₂ on clear acrylic, thicker sheet stock, or large panels — pair with a P2S/P3 if cutting is core to your work.
Colour marking on titanium is repeatable but still demands time on test panels before a production run.

Materials

What we actually mark, cut and engrave on it.

Stainless steel: deep black anneal, full colour palette via MOPA pulse-tuning.
Anodised aluminium: clean white/grey marks at high speed.
Titanium: full colour range with careful pass and frequency control.
Coated/painted metals: high-contrast lifts with the diode source.
Wood and dark/opaque acrylics: diode-side cutting and engraving for small signage and inlay parts.

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At a glance

The spec, briefly.

Sources	60 W MOPA fibre + 40 W diode galvo
Best for	Metals, colour marking, serialisation, deep marking, diode cutting on wood & dark acrylic
Format	Galvo — fast repeat marking, fixed field
Rotary	Compatible (sold separately)
Long-stock workflow	Optional Auto Streamline conveyor for continuous feed

Frequently asked

Will the F2 Ultra Dual cut wood or acrylic?: Yes — within limits. The 40 W diode side will cut wood and most dark or opaque acrylics inside the galvo field, which covers small signage parts, inlays and prototypes. It is not a replacement for a CO₂ on clear acrylic, thicker sheet or large panels — for that, pair it with a P2S or P3.
Can it handle long or continuous stock?: Yes. The optional Auto Streamline conveyor feeds material continuously through the galvo field, so long signage strips, batch metal blanks and repeating panels can run without re-fixturing each part.
Can it do colour marking out of the box?: Yes, but expect to spend real time dialling in pulse, frequency and pass settings per material. The MOPA source is what makes consistent colour possible; the test-panel work is on the operator.
Do you use one in production?: Yes. We run an F2 Ultra Dual in the studio for branded metal gifts, awards, jewellery marking and high-volume serialisation work.

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