xTool F1 Ultra – The Gamechanger for Jewelry?

xTool has unveiled its latest laser, the xTool F1 Ultra*. Bigger, faster, and stronger than its predecessor, the xTool F1*, it comes with a host of surprises. In this article, you’ll learn everything about the xTool F1 Ultra* and whether it truly is a gamechanger for jewelry crafting for makers and small businesses.

The xTool F1 Ultra is a statement piece and hardly comparable to its predecessor. It boasts a work area four times larger, double the diode laser power, and a height of nearly 50 cm—1.5 times taller than the original. The classic xTool F1 was considered portable with a handle on top, but the significantly heavier 14.7kg F1 Ultra forgoes the handle and is marketed as a stationary device. Realistically, how often did you transport your F1? In my view, this isn’t a drawback. The F1 Ultra brings many other advantages to the table, and they are impressive. While the blue diode laser power has “only” doubled, the second integrated fiber laser delivers ten times (!) the power of the old F1. More on that later.

With a spacious 22x22cm work area, the F1 Ultra finally accommodates items larger than a business card. Using the rotary attachment, you can engrave large thermos cups. If that’s still not enough, the work area can be extended to 50cm using a conveyor belt, perfect for engraving door signs and extra-long bread knife blades.

The conveyor belt, combined with the built-in camera, is ideal for batch production. Select an engraving design, position it on the object using the camera, and feed the conveyor belt. The xTool software recognizes objects as they pass, adjusts their alignment, and engraves them while the conveyor belt continues. xTool impressively demonstrates this with business cards and keychains.

The xTool F1 Ultra* features two laser modules: a 20W fiber laser for metal and a 20W diode laser with a 455nm wavelength. The diode laser matches the power of the xTool D1 Pro, which also uses a 20W blue light diode. But the similarities end there. The D1 Pro moves its entire laser head across two axes, reaching speeds of up to 400mm/s. The F1 Ultra, on the other hand, is a Galvo laser that uses a moving mirror to direct the laser beam, achieving speeds of up to 10,000mm/s. This makes it incredibly fast, especially for engraving many identical items — place the object, press the button, and within minutes, your family photo is engraved. The same task on the D1 Pro could take 30 minutes to an hour.

The 20W diode laser is best suited for engraving wood, leather, paper, slate, stone, rubber, and colored acrylic. Unfortunately, transparent acrylic cannot be processed with diode lasers because the wavelength isn’t absorbed. While the 20W power could cut through thin materials, I advise against attempting this with the F1 Ultra. Its design lacks a honeycomb bed and air assist, both essential for cutting.

What truly sets the F1 Ultra apart is its second laser module with a 1064nm infrared wavelength. The classic F1 had a 2W fiber laser capable of marking metal. The new F1 Ultra, however, packs a powerful 20W, earning its “Ultra” name. This power allows for real metal engraving, removing enough material to create three-dimensional designs. xTool demonstrates this impressively with engraved metal coins.

With its 20W fiber laser, xTool opens up a completely new field for makers, hobbyists, and small businesses: jewelry!

Necklaces, earrings, pendants, rings, bracelets—the F1 Ultra can process all types of metals, including aluminum, brass, silver, gold, platinum, titanium, and stainless steel. Previously, this was only possible with fiber lasers in the €10,000 range. xTool is democratizing the hobby sector with the F1 Ultra, even if its launch price of €4,199 isn’t exactly cheap. Still, its price-performance ratio is unmatched, and I believe it will stay that way until competitors catch up.

I’m excited to see how many small shops use the xTool F1 Ultra to explore new markets and offer customized jewelry on platforms like Etsy and craft fairs. The F1 Ultra opens up entirely new possibilities, and we’ll soon see the results online and in handmade markets.

Yes, the xTool F1 Ultra* is a genuine gamechanger for makers, hobbyists, and small businesses. Its 20W fiber laser unlocks the world of metal processing, from custom designs on coins, rings, necklaces, and pendants to ultra-fast engraving of other materials like wood, stone, and plastics using its second 20W diode laser module. It significantly outperforms traditional industrial lasers while supporting a wide range of processing options with its software and accessories. Whether with a conveyor belt for long objects and mass production or a rotary unit for round items like mugs, tumblers, and glasses. The xTool F1 Ultra bridges the technology gap, allowing makers and creatives to focus on their ideas without needing a degree in physics or engineering.

For more information about the xTool F1 Ultra, visit the xTool website*, where you’ll find details and informative videos. If you decide to purchase an F1 Ultra, I wish you much joy with the device. I’d love to hear about your creations here on this platform.

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