Snapmaker · Diode laser
Snapmaker Ray 40W
No longer available: The manufacturer has discontinued this model. The data stays online for comparison.
Open 40 W diode laser with 40 x 60 cm area and Air Assist. No longer available in the manufacturer's shop, Snapmaker currently offers no standalone laser device.
Ideal for: Buyers of surplus stock or used devices who are looking for a large work area with a 40 W diode.
Open device: You need laser safety glasses for the matching wavelength while working, and so do onlookers. More at Laser safety.
Pros and cons
Pros
- large work area of 40 x 60 cm
- Air Assist as standard
- class 1 with optional enclosure
Cons
- no longer available in the manufacturer's shop
- open class 4 setup without enclosure
- no integrated camera
Specs
| Price range | €500 to €1,000 |
|---|---|
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | no longer in the manufacturer's shop |
| Laser type | Diode laser |
| Laser source | Diode 450 to 460 nm, 40 W optical (also available as 20 W in the past); optional infrared module 1064 nm |
| Power (optical, main source) | 40 W |
| Work area | 400 × 600 mm |
| Dimensions | 849 × 600 × 303 mm |
| Weight | 15.06 kg |
| Construction type | Gantry |
| Enclosure | open |
| Laser class | Class 4 |
| Speed (max.) | 500 mm/s |
| Cutting according to the manufacturer | up to 15 mm linden plywood in one pass; stainless steel up to 0.1 mm |
| Air Assist | built in (Smart Air Assist) |
| Camera | no |
| Fume extraction | no, open frame; enclosure and air purifier optional |
| Rotary attachment | optional |
| Software | Snapmaker Luban, LightBurn |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Wood, MDF, Leather, Fabric, Acrylic (opaque), Stainless steel (marking) |
Source: Manufacturer or retailer specifications, As of 10/2026. Cutting figures are manufacturer values under ideal conditions.
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