HEXA RF

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RF CO₂ Laser vs. Glass Tube: What Makes HEXA RF Different?
Most CO₂ laser cutters use either a glass laser tube or an RF metal tube. Both can cut and engrave non-metal materials, but they differ significantly in maintenance, precision, speed, and service life.
The key differences come down to precision, maintenance, and long-term performance:
  • Glass-tube CO₂ lasers: Lower upfront cost and suitable for general cutting.

  • RF CO₂ lasers: Finer engraving, faster pulse control, air cooling, and longer tube life.

  • FLUX HEXA RF: A professional RF CO₂ laser designed for detailed engraving and high-volume production.

What Is an RF CO₂ Laser?

An RF CO₂ laser uses radio-frequency energy to generate the laser beam inside a sealed metal tube.
What does that mean in actual use?
  • Finer control: Rapid laser pulses produce sharper lines and more detailed engraving.
  • Less maintenance: Air cooling eliminates routine cooling-water replacement.
  • Longer service life: RF metal tubes generally last longer and may be recharged when their output declines.
  • Familiar applications: It still processes common CO₂ laser materials such as wood, acrylic, leather, paper, fabric, rubber, glass, and stone.

RF vs. Glass Tube: What’s the Difference?

Spec Comparison
HEXA RF
HEXA
Application
Laser Engraving / Cutting
Laser Engraving / Cutting
Laser Source
RF Metal Laser Tube
CO2 Glass Laser Tube
Laser Power
30W / 60W / 80W
60W
Laser Spot Size
0.07 mm
0.3 mm
Cooling System
Air-Cooled
Water-Cooled
Engraving Resolution
2000 DPI
1000 DPI
Max Engraving Speed
2000 mm/s
900 mm/s
Laser Tube Lifespan
20,000 hours
10,000 hours
Maintenance
Gas refill when output declines
Replace the glass laser tube
Work Area
730 x 410 mm
730 x 410 mm
Work Depth
125 mm
125 mm
Machine Dimensions
1110 x 811 x 317 mm
1110 x 670 x 273 mm
FLUX HEXA RF laser cutter with RF metal laser tube
FLUX HEXA CO2 laser cutter
The simple takeaway

Choose a glass-tube laser if:

  • You want a lower initial investment.
  • Need general cutting and engraving.
  • The machine will only be used occasionally.

Choose an RF CO₂ laser if:

  • Fine engraving quality is important.
  • You run frequent or high-volume production.
  • Reduce cooling-system maintenance.
  • You are looking for longer-term reliability.

Why Choose HEXA RF?

HEXA RF combines the precision and durability of an RF CO₂ laser source with the large work area and production features of the FLUX HEXA series.

1. Less cooling-system maintenance

HEXA RF uses integrated air cooling, so there is no need to:

  • Replace cooling water
  • Monitor coolant quality
  • Maintain an external water chiller
  • Worry about improper water circulation damaging the tube

 

2. Up to 20,000 hours of tube life

The HEXA RF metal laser tube offers an estimated service life of up to 20,000 operating hours.


When its output eventually declines:

  • The tube may be recharged.
  • The entire tube does not necessarily need to be discarded.
  • Businesses can reduce downtime caused by frequent tube replacement.


Actual service life depends on usage, operating power, environment, and maintenance conditions.

20,000 hours

Stable performance

2,000 DPI

Stunning Detail

0.07 mm

Incredibly fine beam

2,000 mm/s

Faster than ever

3. Up to 2,000 DPI

HEXA RF is designed for work that requires small details and consistent results:

 

  • Laser spot as small as 0.07 mm
  • Resolution up to 2,000 DPI
  • Clear small text
  • Sharp fine lines
  • Detailed grayscale images
  • Consistent results across batch production

4. Speeds up to 2,000 mm/s

Higher engraving speed helps businesses:

  • Complete batch orders faster
  • Reduce production time per item
  • Handle larger order volumes
  • Maintain detailed results at higher throughput

5. Large work area for production

The 730 × 410 mm work area allows users to:

  • Process larger designs
  • Arrange multiple products in one job
  • Reduce repeated setup and alignment
  • Produce signs, packaging, displays, and personalized products more efficiently

What about acrylic cutting?

3 laser power for you to choose
30W RF
60W RF
80W RF

What Materials Can HEXA RF Process?

HEXA RF works with a wide range of CO₂-laser-compatible materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

An RF CO₂ laser is a type of CO₂ laser. "CO₂" describes the laser medium, while "RF" describes the radio-frequency method used to excite the gas.

HEXA RF uses integrated air cooling and does not require routine cooling-water replacement or an external water chiller.

No. The term "metal tube" describes the construction of the laser source. HEXA RF is primarily designed to cut and engrave non-metal materials. It can engrave certain coated or anodized metals but does not directly cut metal.

The HEXA RF laser tube has an estimated service life of up to 20,000 operating hours. Actual lifespan depends on operating power, usage, environment, and maintenance.

An RF laser is generally better for detailed engraving, frequent production, lower cooling-system maintenance, and longer tube life. A glass-tube laser may be more suitable when lower upfront cost is the main priority.

Finer, Faster, and Built to Last.

Finer engraving, faster fulfillment, and repeatable production quality, HEXA RF is the upgrade that changes what your laser can deliver.

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