Herolaser T700: One 700W Air-Cooled Laser Does Welding, Rust Cleaning, and Cutting — No Chiller Required
A single 700W fiber laser head switches between welding, surface cleaning, and cutting modes from your phone, and the whole system runs on a standard 120V outlet with no external water chiller to plumb, drain, or maintain.
Most shops that need to weld, clean rust and mill-scale off a workpiece, and cut sheet metal end up buying three separate machines — a TIG or MIG welder, a bench grinder or abrasive blaster, and a plasma or angle grinder — each with its own consumables, learning curve, and floor space. The Herolaser T700 collapses that into one 700W air-cooled unit: swap modes in the companion app, keep the same handheld torch, and skip the chiller line that heavier industrial laser systems require.
Because it's air-cooled instead of water-cooled, the T700 sets up like a shop tool, not an industrial installation — plug into a standard 120V circuit, connect the handheld gun, and you're running. That tradeoff is honest: air cooling caps sustained duty cycle lower than a chilled system at the same wattage, which is why the T700 targets makers, fabricators, and small shops doing project-based work rather than high-volume production lines.
3-in-1 Mode Switching Replaces Three Separate Machines
The T700's laser head does three distinct jobs by changing the beam delivery pattern in the app: a focused continuous-style beam for welding, an oscillating low-intensity pattern for surface cleaning (rust, oxidation, paint, and mill scale removal without media blasting or chemical strippers), and a higher-intensity cutting pattern for cutting thinner sheet metal. A dedicated TIG welder can't clean or cut; a bench grinder or wire wheel can't weld or cut cleanly. Bundling all three into one 700W head means a shop building and finishing a metal part — weld a seam, clean the heat-discoloration off it, trim an edge — never has to walk to a second machine or change consumables between steps.
Air-Cooled Design Skips the Chiller Most Laser Welders Require
Many handheld laser welders in the 1000W-plus class are water-cooled and ship with (or require you to buy) a separate chiller unit — extra footprint, a water line to maintain, and a coolant reservoir to refill. The T700 uses air cooling instead, at 700W, which is enough power for its target use case (thin-to-medium gauge stainless, carbon steel, aluminum, and copper) without the chiller's plumbing and upkeep. The real-world consequence: the T700 can sit on a bench in a garage or small shop and run off a standard 120V household or shop outlet, rather than needing dedicated 220V service and a water source the way larger chilled systems typically do.
APP Control Puts Settings on Your Phone Instead of a Machine Panel
The T700 has no built-in screen — every setting (mode, power level, pulse pattern) is controlled through Herolaser's companion smartphone app over the machine's onboard connection. That's a deliberate cost and simplicity tradeoff versus the touch-screen-equipped Herolaser T700 Pro: fewer physical controls to fail or replace, and a familiar phone-app interface instead of learning a proprietary on-machine menu. The tradeoff is that you need a phone within reach to change modes or power settings — there's no way to adjust the machine standalone without the app.
TS1-5 Automatic Wire Feeder Included for Filler-Metal Welds
The T700 ships with the TS1-5 automatic wire feeder, compatible with 0.8–1.0 mm welding wire on 1–5 kg spools. A hand-fed torch (like a standard TIG setup) requires the operator to feed filler wire manually while simultaneously managing the torch angle and travel speed — a skill that takes practice to do smoothly. Automatic wire feed removes that variable, feeding wire at a consistent rate so a newer operator can focus on torch angle and travel speed alone, which shortens the learning curve for clean, consistent weld beads on stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, and copper.
Handheld, Portable Form Factor for Job-Site and In-Place Work
Unlike a fixed-bed CNC laser or a stationary MIG/TIG welding station, the T700's torch is handheld and the core unit is portable enough to move between a bench and a job-site repair. A stationary welder requires bringing the workpiece to the machine; a handheld laser system lets you bring the machine to a fixed or oversized workpiece instead — useful for repairs on installed metalwork, railings, tanks, or fabricated parts too large or awkward to move to a welding table.
What's in the Box
- Herolaser T700 700W air-cooled laser welding/cleaning/cutting main unit
- Handheld laser torch/gun
- TS1-5 automatic wire feeder
- Power cable (120V plug)
- Connection hoses/cables between main unit and handheld torch
- Safety glasses (laser-rated)
- Herolaser companion app access (smartphone control, download required)
Specifications
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Power: 700W
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Laser Type: Fiber laser
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Functions: Welding, surface cleaning, cutting (3-in-1)
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Cooling: Air-cooled (no external chiller required)
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Control Interface: Smartphone app (no built-in display screen)
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Power Requirement: Standard 120V outlet
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Wire Feeder: TS1-5 automatic wire feeder included
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Compatible Wire: 0.8–1.0 mm diameter, 1–5 kg spools
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Compatible Metals: Stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, copper
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SKU: ML-WF-A03 T7-MM01
The Herolaser T700 carries a 1-year manufacturer warranty. Design and manufacturing origin were not stated on the manufacturer's product page and are not listed here to avoid guessing.
The Maker's Chest Difference
- 🛠️ Backed by TMC's standard 75-day return window — if the T700 isn't the right fit once it's on your bench, you're not stuck with it
- 📞 US-based support before and after the sale for real questions about mode selection, wire feed, and setup — not a ticket queue routed overseas
- ✅ Every unit is inspected and test-fired before it ships, so the machine that arrives has already been verified to power on and run correctly
- 🔧 Pre-purchase guidance on whether the app-controlled T700 or the touchscreen-equipped T700 Pro actually fits how you'll use the machine day to day
- 🧰 Warranty claims handled directly through TMC — you're not coordinating with an overseas manufacturer on your own if something needs service
- 💬 Setup and mode-selection advice from a team that has actually run Herolaser equipment, not a script read off a support ticket
Herolaser T700 vs. Herolaser T700 Pro: Same Power, Different Control
Both the T700 and the T700 Pro run the same 700W laser and accept the same TS1-5 wire feeder, so the deciding factor is control interface, not weld capability. The T700 controls entirely through the companion smartphone app with no built-in screen; the T700 Pro adds a built-in touch-screen interface, which lets you adjust settings directly on the machine without needing a phone in hand.
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Herolaser T700 |
Herolaser T700 Pro |
| Power |
700W |
700W |
| Control |
Smartphone app only |
Built-in touch screen |
| Functions |
Welding, cleaning, cutting |
Welding, cleaning, cutting |
| Wire Feeder |
TS1-5 included |
TS1-5 compatible |
| Price |
$3,399 |
$4,399 |
Choose the T700 if you're comfortable running settings from your phone and want to save $1,000 for the same 700W output. Choose the T700 Pro if you'd rather adjust power and mode on a physical touch screen without reaching for your phone mid-job.
Frequently Asked Questions about Herolaser T700 700W Air-Cooled 3-in-1 Laser Welder, Cleaner & Cutter
Q: What's the difference between the T700 and the T700 Pro?
A: Both run the same 700W laser and accept the same TS1-5 wire feeder. The T700 is controlled entirely through a smartphone app with no built-in screen; the T700 Pro adds a built-in touch-screen control panel, at a higher price.
Q: What metals can the T700 weld, clean, and cut?
A: Stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, and copper, per Herolaser's published compatibility list.
Q: Do I need welding experience to use this machine?
A: The included TS1-5 automatic wire feeder removes manual wire-feeding from the process, which is one of the harder skills to learn on a traditional TIG setup — but you'll still want to practice torch angle and travel speed. It's more approachable than TIG welding for a newer operator, not a zero-skill tool.
Q: Is the T700 safe to run in a home garage or small shop?
A: It's designed for that environment — air-cooled operation, no chiller, and it runs on a standard 120V outlet. As with any laser welding equipment, use the included laser safety glasses, ensure adequate ventilation for fume extraction during welding and cleaning, and follow standard laser-safety practices (eye protection, no reflective bystander exposure to the beam path).
Q: What power outlet does the T700 need?
A: A standard 120V outlet — no dedicated 220V circuit or chiller water line required.
Q: Does the T700 need a water chiller?
A: No. It's air-cooled by design, which is part of how it avoids the extra footprint and maintenance of a chiller unit at this wattage.
Q: Is there a built-in screen on the machine?
A: No — the T700 is controlled through Herolaser's companion smartphone app. If you want on-machine touch-screen control, see the T700 Pro.
Q: Is my warranty still valid if I buy through The Maker's Chest instead of directly from the manufacturer?
A: Yes. The Herolaser 1-year manufacturer warranty applies to units sold through The Maker's Chest, and our team handles support and warranty coordination directly — you don't have to deal with an overseas manufacturer on your own.
Q: What's TMC's return policy on this machine?
A: The Maker's Chest offers a standard 75-day return window on the Herolaser T700.
Q: Why buy from The Maker's Chest instead of directly from the manufacturer?
A: TMC provides US-based support, setup guidance, and warranty coordination, plus our standard 75-day return window — rather than navigating a manufacturer's direct-sale support process on your own.
