Atomstack Swift 7W

Setup took me about 15 minutes. Engraves wood and leather cleanly. LightBurn support was a must-have for me.

Chose the 7W to prioritize detail. Photo engraves on birch ply look crisp after dialing LPI and gamma.

Upgraded from 7W. The 12W cuts 3 mm basswood faster and reduces passes on MDF. Edges still need light sanding (normal for diodes).

I built a simple enclosure and added exhaust. Huge difference in smoke and smell control. Goggles are non-negotiable.

AtomStack Studio is fine to begin with. I switched to LightBurn for better control of passes, interval, and kerf.

Machine works, but a friend had delays getting parts on another Atomstack. I purchased through a retailer with easy returns.

It’s not a CO2. Expect multiple passes for thicker cuts and avoid clear acrylic. For the price, it’s a capable engraver.