A 24" × 40" Professional Production CO2 Laser With the Chiller Already Built In.
The OMTech Pro 2440 80W is a professional 80W CO2 laser engraver and cutter with a 24" × 40" working area, built-in TEYU RMCW-5200 water chiller, X/Y hybrid servo motors, 1200 mm/s maximum engraving speed, autofocus, and 4-way pass-through — a production-complete machine that ships ready to run without sourcing and installing an external cooling system.
For sign shops, fabrication studios, production workshops, and small manufacturers stepping up to professional large-format CO2 capability, the Pro 2440 80W is the machine that closes the gap between mid-range machines and industrial production platforms.
Compatible Materials:
Wood
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MDF/Plywood
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Leather
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Plastics
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Fabric
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Stone
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Coated Metals
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Glass
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The Pro 2440 80W in Context — Who It's Built For and Why
The OMTech Pro 2440 sits between the 20" × 28" Maker series and the 35.4" × 55.1" Pro 3655 in the OMTech professional CO2 lineup. Its 24" × 40" (600 × 1000mm) working area provides a significant step up from 20" × 28" production machines while remaining more compact than the Pro 3655 for shops where full sheet processing isn't a daily requirement.
Who the 80W is right for:
Shops where the primary daily workload is engraving at high speed on wood, acrylic, leather, and similar materials — detailed sign work, custom decor, awards, large-format logo engraving — with regular cutting at moderate thicknesses (up to 30mm wood and 29mm acrylic in optimal conditions). The 80W handles these applications with excellent throughput at 1200 mm/s and the servo motor motion system that keeps that speed real across complex artwork.
When to consider the 100W instead:
If your regular production includes sustained cutting of dense hardwoods and thicker acrylic at the upper end of the material range, the 100W provides additional cutting power and more comfortable operating headroom during those specific workloads. Contact our team with your typical material thicknesses and we'll tell you which configuration is right.
Built-In TEYU RMCW-5200 Water Chiller — Complete Out of the Box
At 80W sustained production output, active water cooling is required to protect the laser tube and maintain consistent performance. Most CO2 lasers at this power level require sourcing a compatible external chiller separately — planning the purchase, configuring the water circuit, managing a secondary equipment footprint, and maintaining two systems.
The Pro 2440 80W integrates a TEYU RMCW-5200 water chiller directly inside the machine — factory-installed with water lines pre-routed inside the cabinet.
Total investment is known upfront. The chiller cost is part of the machine price — no separate chiller budget line required.
Single machine footprint. No external unit beside the laser. The machine occupies the space of the machine only.
Single startup sequence. The integrated chiller operates as part of the machine system — not as a separately managed piece of equipment requiring its own startup and monitoring routine.
For a business planning a professional production laser installation, the built-in chiller removes a meaningful layer of planning complexity.
X/Y Hybrid Servo Motors + 1200 mm/s — Real Production Speed
Production CO2 lasers at this class typically use stepper motors. The Pro 2440 uses X/Y hybrid servo motors — and the production difference is measurable in daily throughput and mark quality consistency.
Closed-loop position feedback. Servo motors continuously monitor and correct position during operation. On a 24" × 40" field at 1200 mm/s, this maintains mark quality consistency from the corner of the field to the center — corner marks and center marks perform at the same standard across a full production shift.
Higher acceleration — real-world speed closer to the rated maximum. The servo system reaches 1200 mm/s faster and maintains it longer through direction changes on complex artwork — which means real-world engraving throughput that more closely matches the rated speed figure, not just on long straight passes.
Embedded guide rails in both axes support stable, precise movement at high speed — keeping the motion system consistently aligned during extended production operation.
Detachable laser head design makes maintenance and lens cleaning more accessible — reducing the time cost of routine maintenance tasks that affect mark quality consistency over time.
The high-transmittance focus lens with 2.5" focal length and high-reflectivity mirrors complete the optical path — concentrating laser energy into a smaller spot for clean cutting edges and fine engraving detail at production speeds.
30mm Wood. 29mm Acrylic. Cutting Depth That Covers Most Commercial Production
The Pro 2440 80W's specified maximum cutting depths — 30mm on wood and 29mm on acrylic — cover the full range of most commercial production cutting requirements:
30mm wood encompasses structural dimensional lumber, thick cutting boards, layered decorative panels, and engineered wood products at the depths used in furniture, display, and signage fabrication.
29mm acrylic handles the thick display stock, structural signage, and illuminated display panels that commercial acrylic fabrication businesses process daily.
These depths are achievable under optimal conditions with proper air assist, correct speed and power settings, and well-maintained optics. Real-world performance depends on material species, density, moisture content, and machine settings — but these figures reflect the genuine cutting capacity of the 80W tube at Pro 2440's performance level.
24" × 40" + 4-Way Pass-Through — No Material Length Limit
The 24" × 40" (600 × 1000mm) working area handles the full range of commercial production formats:
Sign work: Standard commercial sign blanks, wide decorative panels, and large award plaques all fit within the 40" length and 24" width for single-setup processing.
Batch production: At 24" × 40", batch layouts accommodate significantly more pieces than 20" × 28" machines — more items per nested job, fewer load cycles per hour, more output per shift.
4-way pass-through (front, back, and sides) extends material size capacity beyond the bed dimensions — material longer than 40" feeds through front-to-back for sequential processing, and material wider than 24" extends through the side pass-throughs. No material length or width has a hard limit for flat stock.
Touchscreen + Autofocus + Air Assist — The Production Workflow Built In
Touchscreen panel: Monitor and record work data directly on the machine — job status, operational parameters, and chiller readings accessible from the machine without navigating connected software.
Autofocus: Built-in autofocus detects material thickness and adjusts the focal distance automatically. For a machine cycling through different material heights throughout a production day, autofocus eliminates the manual calibration step on every height change.
Red dot guidance: Makes the laser origin visible before the job fires — confirming placement on large panels without test burns.
Air assist: Protects the focus lens and mirrors while reducing dust and debris during cutting and engraving. The air pressure sensor monitors air flow and triggers an alarm if pressure drops below threshold — catching a potential quality issue before it affects an entire batch.
Safety for a Professional Production Environment
Emergency stop button — immediately cuts power when activated, no software navigation required.
3-color indicator light — blue standby, green active, red error — visible from across the production floor without approaching the machine.
Mechanical and magnetic interlocks — cut power to the laser tube automatically when the cover opens during operation.
External industrial fan — removes gases and debris from the work area and assists heat dissipation during sustained cutting sessions.
LightBurn + RDWorks + WiFi
Compatible with LightBurn (a LightBurn license is included free with this machine, courtesy of The Maker’s Chest — runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux), RDWorks, and CorelLaser. Data transmission via USB cable, USB flash drive, and WiFi.
11,000-hour estimated laser tube service life. FDA certified. 2-year machine warranty.
The Maker's Chest Difference
The OMTech Pro 2440 80W is available from OMTech directly and from other resellers. Here's what changes when you order through The Maker's Chest:
- 🛡️ 75-day returns — significantly longer than OMTech's direct return window. Enough time to receive and install the machine, run your actual production jobs through the 24" × 40" bed, confirm the 80W servo motor performance delivers at your required throughput, and make a fully informed decision before you're committed
- 🇺🇸 Expert USA-based technical support — our team can help with LightBurn and RDWorks setup, servo motor calibration, chiller monitoring, autofocus calibration, air assist configuration, and any production issues during ramp-up
- 📞 Dual lines of support — phone and email, so when production is running and something needs attention, you have a direct path to a real person
- 🔧 Straight configuration guidance — 80W or 100W Pro 2440? Or does your production scale call for the Pro 3655? Tell us your material range and daily volume and we'll give you a direct recommendation before you order
Frequently Asked Questions About OMTech Pro 2440 80W CO2 Laser Engraver and Cutter
Q: What's the difference between the Pro 2440 80W and the Pro 2440 100W?
A: The platform, bed size (24" × 40"), built-in TEYU chiller, X/Y servo motors, 1200 mm/s speed, autofocus, 4-way pass-through, touchscreen, and safety systems are identical. The 100W provides higher laser output and deeper listed cutting depths on wood and acrylic. For shops whose primary work is engraving and cutting at moderate thicknesses (up to 25mm), the 80W is the practical choice. For shops regularly pushing into 25–30mm+ on dense materials, the 100W provides more comfortable headroom. Contact our team with your specific material range.
Q: Is the water chiller genuinely built in, or does it still need a separate external unit?
A: The TEYU RMCW-5200 chiller is factory-integrated — water lines are pre-routed inside the machine. No external chiller purchase, no external unit, no additional connections or footprint. This is one of the most meaningful practical advantages of the Pro 2440 over standard large-format CO2 machines.
Q: What is the laser tube service life?
A: 11,000 hours estimated service life — extended when operated at lower power settings. At 8 hours daily, 250 working days per year, that's approximately 5.5 years of rated tube life. The 2-year machine warranty covers the initial ownership period.
Q: What are the maximum cutting depths?
A: 30mm on wood and 29mm on acrylic — achievable under optimal conditions with correct settings and well-maintained optics. Actual results vary by material species, density, and settings.
Q: Is LightBurn compatible?
A: Yes — LightBurn is compatible and is the preferred production software for most users. A LightBurn license is included free with this machine, courtesy of The Maker’s Chest. Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Q: What are the shipping and installation requirements?
A: The Pro 2440 80W weighs 970 lbs. (440 kg) and ships via freight. Overall dimensions are 61.6" × 54.3" × 40.9". Confirm floor load capacity, installation space, pass-through clearance, operator movement area, and exhaust ducting access before the machine ships. Contact our team for pre-delivery planning guidance.
Q: How does the 4-way pass-through work?
A: Front and back pass-throughs allow material longer than 40" to extend through the machine for sequential processing without removing the material. Side pass-throughs accommodate material wider than 24". Together, both directions allow flat sheet material of virtually any length or width to be processed on this machine.
Q: Why buy from The Maker's Chest instead of directly from OMTech?
A: Our 75-day return window gives you real production evaluation time — significantly more than OMTech's direct return policy — enough to install the machine, run your actual production loads, and confirm the 80W Pro 2440 delivers before you're committed. Our USA-based expert support team is reachable by phone and email for LightBurn and RDWorks setup, chiller monitoring, servo motor calibration, and production troubleshooting throughout your ownership. If you're choosing between 80W and 100W, we'll give you a straight recommendation.
