xTool xTool X1 60W MOPA Galvo Source – Laser Upgrade for Metal Engraving and Color Marking

xTool X1 60W MOPA Galvo Source – Advanced Metal Engraving and Color Marking

Upgrade your xTool X1 with the 60W MOPA Galvo Source and add advanced metal processing capabilities to your machine. Create permanent markings, detailed color engravings, deep metal engravings and three-dimensional relief structures on compatible metal surfaces.

With 60W of laser power and advanced control over pulse duration and repetition frequency, the MOPA laser provides greater flexibility than a conventional fiber laser.

The 60W MOPA Galvo Source is particularly suitable for engraving companies, production studios, technical workshops and creative businesses that want to personalize metal products or perform specialized metal processing.

Important: the xTool X1 60W MOPA Galvo Source requires the 20W Diode Galvo Module to be installed in your xTool X1. This module is essential for Laser Swap and is not included with the MOPA Galvo Source.

If you own an X1 Single CO2 without the diode galvo module, you must purchase and install that module first.

What Can You Do with the 60W MOPA Laser?

The xTool X1 60W MOPA Galvo Source is designed for advanced processing of compatible metals.

Typical applications include:

• Color engraving on stainless steel

• Permanent logos and text on metal products

• Deep engraving and three-dimensional relief structures

• Serial numbers, QR codes and identification markings

• Marking anodized aluminum

• Personalized metal promotional products

• Decorative metal patterns and textures

• Small metal components and certain thin-metal cutting applications

Combined with the xTool X1 galvo system, MOPA technology enables precise engraving at maximum galvo processing speeds up to 6,000 mm/s.

Actual processing results depend on the metal, surface finish, laser settings and required engraving depth.

Color Engraving on Stainless Steel

One of the most distinctive features of the 60W MOPA Galvo Source is its ability to create color markings on compatible stainless steel.

By carefully controlling the laser energy, oxide layers with different properties can form on the metal surface.

Depending on the material and settings, colors such as blue, gold, purple and green may be achieved.

Applications include:

• Colored company logos on stainless steel

• Personalized metal nameplates

• Decorative patterns and illustrations

• Premium promotional products

• Artistic metal engravings

• Products where color is part of the design

The colors result from the laser's interaction with the metal surface. No ink is applied.

Not all metals or surface finishes support the same colors. Testing the actual material is essential when consistent results are required.

Adjustable Pulse Duration for Greater Control

MOPA stands for Master Oscillator Power Amplifier. This technology allows laser parameters such as pulse duration and repetition frequency to be adjusted over a wide range.

The xTool X1 60W MOPA Galvo Source supports pulse durations from 2 to 500 nanoseconds and repetition frequencies from 1 to 4,000 kHz.

These settings provide greater control over how laser energy interacts with metal surfaces.

This is especially useful for:

• Color marking on stainless steel

• High-contrast surface markings

• Fine, detailed engraving

• Deep metal engraving

• Three-dimensional relief structures

• Processing where reduced thermal impact is important

Shorter pulses can help limit unwanted heat transfer to surrounding areas.

Compared with a conventional fiber laser with more limited pulse adjustment, MOPA offers greater flexibility for specialized metal applications.

Deep Metal Engraving and 3D Relief

The 60W MOPA Galvo Source is suitable for deeper metal engraving and three-dimensional relief structures.

During deep engraving, material is removed in a controlled way. Multiple passes can create different depths within a design.

This enables recessed logos, detailed patterns, decorative textures and technical markings.

Applications include:

• Metal nameplates and badges

• Tools and technical components

• Decorative metal products

• Personalized promotional gifts

• Relief logos and three-dimensional patterns

• Prototypes and small production runs

The separately sold 60W MOPA Galvo Source includes an Exhaust Assembly for Embossing, designed to support extraction during relief engraving.

According to xTool, the maximum embossing area is 610 × 305 mm without the exhaust assembly and 395 × 205 mm with it installed.

Achievable depth and processing time depend on the metal, laser parameters and number of passes.

Permanent Metal Marking and Product Identification

The 60W MOPA Galvo Source is also suitable for permanently marking metal components.

Typical applications include serial numbers, identification codes, QR codes, product information and company logos.

This makes it useful for businesses personalizing metal products or identifying technical components.

Examples include:

• Product identification on stainless steel

• Serial numbers on metal tools

• QR codes on aluminum nameplates

• Company logos on metal products

• Technical component marking

• Personalized metal gifts

On compatible black anodized aluminum, the laser can selectively remove the dark anodized layer to reveal the silver-colored base material.

Final marking color and contrast depend on the material and surface finish.

Thin-Metal Cutting with the MOPA Laser

In addition to engraving and marking, the 60W MOPA Galvo Source supports certain thin-metal cutting applications.

This creates possibilities for small metal components and detailed shapes.

For metal cutting, xTool specifies the included Narrow-Aperture Lens Guard.

Achievable cutting thickness and quality depend on the material, laser settings and intended application.

The 60W MOPA laser does not replace an industrial sheet-metal laser cutter. Testing and assessing the intended application before production are recommended.

Required: xTool X1 20W Diode Galvo Module

The xTool X1 60W MOPA Galvo Source is an additional laser source and cannot function independently.

Your xTool X1 must already have the 20W Diode Galvo Module installed before you can use the 60W MOPA Galvo Source.

The system works as follows:

1. The xTool X1 comes with a standard 55W CO2 laser.

2. The 20W Diode Galvo Module adds the required galvo system.

3. The 60W MOPA Galvo Source is mounted externally on the rear of the X1.

4. Laser Swap routes the MOPA beam through the optical system of the installed diode galvo module.

The 20W Diode Galvo Module is not included with the 60W MOPA Galvo Source.

Which X1 Configuration Do You Have?

Always check which modules are installed in your machine before purchasing.

If you own an X1 Single CO2, you will need the xTool X1 20W Diode Galvo Module in addition to this MOPA laser source.

Laser Swap – Multiple Laser Technologies in One X1

The xTool X1 is designed as a modular laser platform.

With the 20W Diode Galvo Module installed, you can use different external laser sources.

Laser Swap allows an external laser source to be connected to the rear of the machine.

Only one external laser source can be connected at a time. Available laser technologies can then be used within supported X1 processing workflows.

This modular system allows you to expand your X1 as your material and application requirements change.

30W Fiber vs. 60W MOPA: What's the Difference?

Both the 30W Fiber Galvo Source and 60W MOPA Galvo Source are designed for marking and engraving metals, but they serve different needs.

The 30W Fiber Galvo Source is particularly useful for permanent identification, high-contrast markings and everyday metal engraving.

The 60W MOPA Galvo Source is the better choice when you require color marking, deeper engraving, relief structures and specialized metal processing.

If you mainly work with wood, acrylic, glass or crystal, the CO2 or UV laser sources may be more suitable.

What's Included in the Package?

According to the official xTool user guide, the separately sold 60W MOPA Galvo Source package includes:

Not included:

• xTool X1 laser machine

• 20W Diode Galvo Module

• 5W UV Galvo Source

• 30W Fiber Galvo Source

The Exhaust Assembly for Embossing and Narrow-Aperture Lens Guard are included with the separately sold MOPA source.

Installation and Calibration

The 60W MOPA Galvo Source mounts to the rear of the xTool X1.

The 20W Diode Galvo Module must already be installed before connecting the MOPA source.

Installation involves mounting the external source, connecting power and communication cables and fitting the required optical components.

During first use, xTool Studio guides you through optical path calibration.

For a separately purchased Galvo Source, xTool instructs users to use the five larger calibration sheets supplied with the source rather than the smaller sheets supplied with the X1 main unit.

Additional accessories are required for certain processing modes:

• Metal cutting: install the included Narrow-Aperture Lens Guard.

• Relief engraving: use the included Exhaust Assembly for Embossing.

Correct installation, optical alignment and suitable extraction are important for accurate and safe operation.

Always follow xTool's official installation and safety instructions.

Key Specifications

Who Is the 60W MOPA Galvo Source For?

This upgrade is suitable for users who already own an xTool X1 with the 20W Diode Galvo Module and want advanced metal processing capabilities.

Typical users include:

• Engraving companies personalizing metal products

• Technical workshops creating detailed engravings

• Businesses producing color markings on stainless steel

• Makers of premium metal promotional gifts

• Product developers creating relief structures

• Companies processing small metal components

The 60W MOPA laser is especially interesting when standard metal marking is not enough and advanced control over engraving results is important.

Advice and Demonstrations at FilRight

At FilRight, we help you expand your xTool X1 with the right laser technology.

We consider your materials, required engraving quality, color marking needs, engraving depth and modules already installed in your machine.

If you do not already have the 20W Diode Galvo Module, you must install it before using the 60W MOPA Galvo Source.

We can also explain the differences between 30W fiber and 60W MOPA technology and help you choose the accessories required for your application.

Visit our showroom in IJsselstein or schedule a demonstration or consultation. We are happy to help you choose the right X1 upgrade.