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xTool MetalFab 1200W Laser Welder and CNC Cutter
Small fabrication shops and serious makers who weld thin to medium steel and aluminum and want to cut their own brackets, signs and parts in house
from $15,999 at xTool
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Quick verdict
The xTool MetalFab is a 1200W fiber laser welder with an optional enclosed CNC cutting bed that runs from the same laser source. The welder and cutter together cost $15,999 on xTool's US store and cover handheld welding up to 5 mm steel, burr-free CNC cuts up to 10 mm carbon steel with oxygen or 5 mm stainless, rust cleaning and light engraving on a 610 x 610 mm bed. Make's January 2026 review found it easy enough for a welding novice to lay good beads within minutes. It is not a hobby laser engraver: it needs a heavy 240V circuit, assist gas or dry compressed air, a lot of floor space and serious laser safety around the handheld gun.
What you still need
A dedicated 200 to 240V circuit installed by an electrician (21A or more per the product page, 25A or more per xTool's setup guide), argon or nitrogen cylinders with regulators for welding, 99.99% oxygen and the add-on double-layer nozzle set for thick carbon steel, nitrogen or a compressor with an air dryer (sold separately) for other cuts, ducting for the cutter's exhaust fan or an air purifier above 325 CFM, filler wire, replacement nozzles and protective lenses, N95 or better masks, a fire-safe welding area with screens, and extra laser eye protection for anyone else in the roomMaterial reality check
Welds, cuts and cleans stainless steel, carbon and galvanized steel, aluminum and its alloys, titanium, brass, and nickel, magnesium and zinc alloys. CNC engraving works only on non-reflective metals such as stainless, carbon steel, galvanized sheet and anodized aluminum; xTool says not to engrave brass, copper or silver. It is a metalworking tool, not an engraver for wood, acrylic or leather. Never process PVC or vinyl.Better alternative if
you only need to cut sheet steel in volume, want a larger fully enclosed industrial cutter with pass-through slots, and do not need a welder: OMTech FC-22 1500W Enclosed Fiber Laser CutterScores
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Specifications
| Laser type | Fiber laser |
|---|---|
| Form | Enclosed |
| Optical power | 1200 W |
| Other modules | Handheld laser welding gun (welding, handheld cutting and rust cleaning) that also serves as the laser source for the enclosed CNC cutting bed; an 800W version of the welder is also sold |
| Wavelength | 1080 nm (±10 nm) |
| Work area | 610 × 610 mm |
| Max speed | 400 mm/s max working speed of the CNC bed (maker claim) |
| Cutting (maker claim) | CNC cutting, burr-free (maker claims): 10 mm carbon or galvanized steel with oxygen, 5 mm stainless or titanium, 4 mm aluminum, 3 mm brass; up to 12 mm carbon steel with dross. Handheld welding up to 5 mm stainless, carbon steel or titanium per side (4 mm aluminum or brass) |
| Precision | ±0.1 mm motion accuracy on the CNC bed (maker claim) |
| Air assist | Built in |
| Camera | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Rotary support | No |
| Safety | The CNC cutter is an enclosed cabinet with an OD5+ light-filtering lid, lid and drawer closure detection, an exhaust fan check, emergency stop, USB safety key and temperature monitoring. The handheld welder is an open Class 4 1200W beam: one pair of OD7+ laser goggles and heat-resistant gloves are included, and anyone else nearby needs eye protection too |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi |
| Software | xTool Studio (Windows 10 64-bit, macOS 11 or later) for the CNC cutter, 8 inch touchscreen with built-in parameters on the welder |
| Weight | 196.2 kg |
| Price | from $15,999 at xTool |
Pros and cons
Why we like it
- One 1200W fiber source welds, cuts, cleans rust and engraves metal
- CNC bed cuts up to 10 mm carbon steel with oxygen and 5 mm stainless burr-free, per xTool
- Cutting cabinet is enclosed, with lid and drawer interlocks, a filtered lid and an emergency stop
- Real-time height tracking plus a 16MP overview camera and a close-range camera for placing and nesting parts
- Make's reviewer, who had little welding experience, was drawing nice beads within minutes
Watch out for
- $15,999 for the 1200W welder and cutter, and the cutter cannot run without the welder
- Needs a dedicated 200 to 240V circuit of at least 21A plus argon, nitrogen, oxygen or a dry compressed air supply
- Handheld welding is an open Class 4 beam, so the area needs screening and everyone needs eye protection
- The 610 x 610 mm bed is small for sheet work, and xTool warns that cutting 10 mm steel continuously for about 15 minutes needs a cooling break
- The 158 kg cutter needs 100 cm of clearance on every side, and xTool says not to engrave reflective metals like copper
Compare with
OMTech FC-22 1500W Enclosed Fiber Laser Cutter
Score 68/100 · from $23,000 at OMTech
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Frequently asked questions
What materials can the xTool MetalFab 1200W Laser Welder and CNC Cutter cut and engrave?
Welds, cuts and cleans stainless steel, carbon and galvanized steel, aluminum and its alloys, titanium, brass, and nickel, magnesium and zinc alloys. CNC engraving works only on non-reflective metals such as stainless, carbon steel, galvanized sheet and anodized aluminum; xTool says not to engrave brass, copper or silver. It is a metalworking tool, not an engraver for wood, acrylic or leather. Never process PVC or vinyl.
What else do I need to buy with the xTool MetalFab 1200W Laser Welder and CNC Cutter?
A dedicated 200 to 240V circuit installed by an electrician (21A or more per the product page, 25A or more per xTool's setup guide), argon or nitrogen cylinders with regulators for welding, 99.99% oxygen and the add-on double-layer nozzle set for thick carbon steel, nitrogen or a compressor with an air dryer (sold separately) for other cuts, ducting for the cutter's exhaust fan or an air purifier above 325 CFM, filler wire, replacement nozzles and protective lenses, N95 or better masks, a fire-safe welding area with screens, and extra laser eye protection for anyone else in the room
How much does the xTool MetalFab 1200W Laser Welder and CNC Cutter cost?
From $15,999 at xtool.
How we rank: by our own scores for power, speed, ease of use, safety and value, from the maker's published specs and independent tests where they exist. Some links earn us a commission (for example TwoTrees, SainSmart, Gweike and Amazon). That never changes a score or the order of a list (disclosure).
Sources
- xTool MetalFab product page (US store, specs and FAQ)
- xTool MetalFab store data (variants and prices)
- xTool support: List of items (1200W)
- xTool support: Preparation work before you use xTool MetalFab
- xTool support: Connect and set up xTool MetalFab CNC Cutter with xTool Studio
- Make: Review: xTool MetalFab Laser Welder/CNC Cutter (January 2026)
- 3D Universe: Introducing the xTool MetalFab (safety feature list)
- 3D Universe: xTool MetalFab product page (FlexiTrack and camera descriptions)