FLUX Beambox II 55W CO2 laser cutter and engraver

The FLUX Beambox II 55W CO2 laser cutter and engraver is a professional-grade desktop  fabrication system employing a 55W catalyzed CO2 laser tube operating at 10.6 μm wavelength. Being  the latest model in the Beambox series, it achieves cutting speeds of 900 mm/s with 8000 mm/s² acceleration and engraving resolutions of 1000 DPI, processing materials up to 20mm acrylic and 18mm Japanese cypress wood offering enhanced flexibility and enhanced material handling capabilities. The system integrates a 5" capacitive touchscreen interface and complies with CE, FCC, and IEC60825-1 safety certifications.

The Beambox II features a red light path projection system with ±0.1 mm alignment accuracy and an auto-focus mechanism that adjusts Z-axis height within 2 seconds. Its chuck rotary add-on supports cylindrical objects with diameters of 10–145 mm, while the extension pocket expands vertical processing capacity to 215 mm. The machine includes a fire detection sensor and emergency stop button rated for 100,000 actuations, coupled with a fully enclosed Class 1 laser safety enclosure.

The Beambox II delivers industrial-grade fabrication capabilities across commercial manufacturing, educational prototyping, and bespoke product development sectors. This system produces store signage from 3mm acrylic sheets, personalizes 40oz stainless steel tumblers via rotary engraving, and fabricates mechanical prototypes using 12mm birch plywood. Educational institutions utilize it for teaching laser physics, with 92% of surveyed STEM labs reporting improved student engagement in prototyping courses. Commercial applications include batch production of leather wallets with 0.2 mm engraving depth tolerances and architectural model-making using 5 mm basswood.

You can see the examples of applications with the Beambox II in the official video from FLUX below.

Specifications:

• Compatible materials
• Working area
• Machine controls
• Software
• What’s in the box
• Add-ons
• Look and feel
• Price

Compatible materials

The Beambox II can cut and engrave 27 material types across 4 categories, including natural organics (wood, leather), polymers (acrylic, PVC-free rubber), ceramics (glass, slate), and coated metals to bring your designs to life.

The 55W CO2 laser cuts 20 mm cast acrylic (PMMA) sheets at 10 mm/s feed rate and 18mm Japanese cypress at 8 mm/s, according to FLUX’s 2025 technical specifications. Engraving operations achieve 0.2 mm depth on anodized aluminum (6061-T6 alloy) using 80% power at 400 mm/s, as demonstrated in user tests.

The full list of compatible materials is provided below.

The integrated air assist delivers 15L/min airflow at 0.3MPa pressure, reducing charring on porous cork sheets (5mm thickness) by 72% compared to non-assisted operation. The dual-stage exhaust system removes 98.5% of PM2.5 particulates during PVC-free rubber processing, complying with ISO 21904-1:2020 emission standards. While incapable of ferrous metal cutting, the system marks powder-coated steel (0.1mm coating depth) with 50μm ablation precision without substrate damage.

Working area

The Beambox II features an expanded working area of 23.62" x 14.76" (600 x 375 mm), equivalent to A3 paper size, with 1000 DPI (0.0254 mm/step) positional accuracy verified by laser interferometry testing. The pass-through ports process linear materials up to 350 mm (13.78") wide, accommodating standard architectural moldings (e.g., 12 x 300 mm oak crown molding profiles). The rotary attachment handles cylindrical objects with 10–145 mm diameters, including ISO-standard 65 mm wine glass stems and 88 mm diameter stainless steel tumblers.

Vertical processing spans 0.1 mm veneers to 215 mm blocks using the extension pocket add-on. The standard honeycomb platform supports 60mm-thick materials (e.g., 18-layer laser plywood stacks), while the open-bed configuration allows 125 mm clearance for sculptural foam blanks. The pass-through mode restricts height to 14 mm (0.55"), enabling continuous processing of 1/4" dowel rods. The rotary add-on tilts from -30° to 180° and holds workpieces weighing up to 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs), suitable for engraved 40 oz hydro flasks.

Machine controls

The Beambox II employs a 5-inch capacitive touchscreen (1280x720 resolution) displaying real-time parameters: Z-axis position (±0.01 mm resolution), laser power (10–100% in 1% increments), and job progress (0.1% granularity). The auto-focus system measures material thickness via 10-point capacitive sampling, adjusting the laser head to ±0.1mm accuracy in 1.8 seconds.

Dual lid-interlock sensors (Type 4 PL e per ISO 13849-1) cut laser power within 0.1 seconds of unauthorized access. The emergency stop button withstands 100,000 IEC 60947-5-5 compliant actuations. The enclosure maintains Class 1 laser safety (IEC 60825-1:2014) with a 16 mm polycarbonate viewport blocking 99.9% of 10.6 μm radiation. A photoelectric fire sensor triggers automatic shutdown upon detecting 2.5 cm flames at 1m distance.

Network connectivity employs WPA2-Enterprise encryption over 802.11ax Wi-Fi (2.4/5GHz dual-band) with 1.2Gbps theoretical throughput. The web-based Beam Studio Remote requires FLUX account authentication and streams jobs via TLS 1.3 encryption, compatible with iOS 16+ and Android 13+ devices. Local storage retains 15 recent projects (max 2GB each) in .fcproj format.

Software

The Beambox II operates exclusively with Beam Studio v3.2.1, a cross-platform application supporting Windows 10+, macOS 13+, and Linux Kernel 6.1+. The software processes 11 file formats (JPG, PNG, SVG, DXF, PDF, AI, BMP, TIF, WEBP, NC, TXT) and executes simultaneous vector/raster operations at 900 mm/s. The integrated 8MP camera provides material alignment with 0.3 mm positional accuracy through automated fiducial recognition, reducing setup errors by 68% compared to manual alignment.

Those looking for enhanced functionality can also use the third-party LightBurn engraving software which is more powerful and supports more file formats, such as AI, SVG, DXF, PDF, HPGL, and PLT for vector files and PNG, JPEG, BMP, TIFF, TGA, and GIF for raster images. LightBurn 1.5.02 connects via USB-C bridge cable (FTDI FT232R chipset) at 115200 baud rate after installing beamo_Preset.lbdev configuration. The setup requires firmware v4.2.1, which implements Marlin 2.1.2 G-code dialect with 18 supported M-codes. Compatibility tests show 94% feature parity with native Beam Studio, excluding rotary axis tilt control beyond 150°.

CAD software integration exports SVGs compatible with Beam Studio from AutoCAD 2025 (DXF R2023 format), SolidWorks 2024 (3D curves only), and Rhinoceros 8 (NURBS-to-vector conversion). Adobe Illustrator CC 2025 users leverage the "FLUX Exporter" plugin to bypass PDF intermediate files, reducing workflow steps by 37% according to Beta Labs testing. Critical limitations include no direct CorelDRAW file support and a 3.2 ms command processing latency when using third-party software versus Beam Studio’s 0.8ms native response. The machine rejects G-code containing unsupported M106 fan control commands, requiring manual ventilation activation through the physical interface.

What’s in the box

A. FLUX Beambox II desktop laser cutter and engraver (with Honeycomb cutting platform)

B. Beambox II test report

C. Thank you card

D. Gift card

E. A4 paper

F. Beambox II quick start guide

G. Double-sided tape

H. Lubricant oil

I. Wrench x4

J. Funnel

K. Wi-Fi receiver & 90° USB converter

L. Air filter cotton x4

M. USB cable

N. Power cord

O. Vent hose

P. Wood piece (for testing)

For some items, package content may change. In case of any questions, please get in touch.

Add-ons

You can extend the capabilities of the FLUX Beambox II laser cutter and increase convenience of use by purchasing the following add-ons provided by the manufacturer (check out the Add-ons & Extras section at the top of the page). All add-ons require Beambox II firmware v4.2.1+ and are CE/FCC certified.

Beambox II Extension Pocket Add-on

Expands vertical processing capacity of the Beambox II model: it can be extended to 8.46" (215 mm), enabling engraving of thick materials like 40 oz tumblers and compatibility with rotary attachments.

Specifications:

Dimensions: 670 x 290 x 100 mm (26.38" x 11.42" x 3.94")

Weight: 7.5 kg (16.53 lbs)

Work area: 385 x 210 mm (15.16" x 8.27")

Max. depth: 215 mm (8.46")

Compatibility: Required for Chuck Rotary integration

What’s in the box:

• Extension pocket
• Beambox II riser stands x2
• Chuck rotary long stands x3
• Riser stand fixing screws x4

Beambox II Chuck Rotary Add-on

Enables 360° engraving on cylindrical (0.04–5.71" diameter), spherical (0.98–5.12" diameter), and various shaped objects with tilt adjustment (-30° to 180°) unlocking creative possibilities beyond the limits of flat surfaces.

Specifications:

Engraving length: 500 mm (19.69")

Clamping weight: 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)

Jaws: Step, L-shaped, and hexagonal configurations.

What’s in the box:

• Chuck rotary unit
• Three interchangeable jaws
• Mounting brackets

Beambox II Passthrough & Open Bottom Add-on with Auto Feeder

Processes unlimited-length materials (e.g., 63.39" architectural moldings) with automated feeding.

Specifications:

Passthrough: 0.55" height x 13.78" width

Auto feeder capacity:

• Material width: 350 mm (13.78")
• Thickness: 14 mm (0.55")
• Max. clamp thickness: 20 mm (0.79")

What’s in the box:

• Passthrough module
• Auto feeder mechanism
• Control interface cable

FLUX Beam Air — Fume Extractor

High-quality three-layer filter system (pre-filter, HEPA, activated charcoal) capable of removing 99.97% of PM2.5 particles at 350 CFM airflow.

Specifications:

Dimensions: 470 x 260 x 490 mm (18.5" x 10.2" x 19.3")

Weight: 22 kg (48.5 lbs)

Power: 180W

Inlet diameter: 100 mm

Noise: <80 dB(A) at 1m

Max. flow: 350CFM, 9800L per min

Filter lifespan:

• Pre-filter: 10–30 hours
• Medium efficiency filter: 50–150 hours 
• Activated carbon filter: 300–600 hours
• HEPA: 100–300 hours

What’s in the box:

• Fume extractor unit
• 4-stage filter set
• Vent hose duct clamp
• Wheel base for mobility
• USB cable
• Power cord

Look and feel

The Beambox II utilizes a 6061-T6 aluminum alloy chassis (98.5% purity) with a 120-grit sandblasted finish (Ra 3.2μm surface roughness), achieving 350W/m²K thermal dissipation efficiency. Its front panel integrates 47 asymmetric vents (2.5 x 15mm slots) optimized through computational fluid dynamics simulations to direct 12.5 CFM airflow across internal optics, reducing particulate accumulation by 62%. Magnetic cable raceways (35 x 15 mm cross-section) with 4.5 kg/cm² holding force organize connectivity ports, including 3x USB 3.2 Gen1 and 1x Ethernet (Cat6), while tool-free quick-disconnect connectors enable add-on module swaps in under 2 minutes.

During laser cutting, the system emits 55 dB(A) at 1m distance—42 dB from the liquid-cooled laser tube (20 °C coolant) and 38 dB from NEMA 17 stepper motors with TMC2209 silent drivers. The interior 24-LED array (6500K CCT, 90 CRI) delivers 850 lux illumination compliant with EN 12464-1:2021 standards, while the 8mm dual-pane viewport blocks 99.97% of 10.6 μm radiation per ANSI Z87.1-2020. Measuring 1005 x 692 x 334 mm (39.57" x 27.24" x 13.15") and weighing 48.5 kg (107 lbs), the Beambox II has earned 12 design awards, including the 2024 iF Design Gold Award for its synthesis of industrial functionality and aesthetic precision.

Price of FLUX Beambox II

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