Aeon REDLINE Signature Series lasers feature USA-made ceramic tube, motors and drivers, as well as a USA-made, machined-aluminum gantry.

All Signature Series machines are proudly assembled in the USA by Aeon Laser USA.

The Signature Series is available for all REDLINE models, except the MIRA5 S.

CO2 lasers are commonly used for various applications like cutting, engraving, and marking. The type of laser tube used in these devices plays a crucial role in their performance, lifespan, and maintenance requirements. Here's a breakdown of the differences between glass tubes, RF metal tubes, and RF ceramic tubes in CO2 lasers:

Glass Tube

• Material: These are typically made from sealed glass containing a CO2 gas mixture. The electrodes are often copper.
• Excitation Method: Glass tubes use DC (Direct Current) excitation. The electrical discharge happens directly through the gas mixture to create the laser beam.
• Cooling: Requires external water cooling systems. Proper cooling is essential to avoid overheating and extend tube life.
• Cost: Relatively inexpensive and widely used in consumer and hobbyist CO2 lasers.
• Applications: Suitable for small-scale operations and hobbyist projects.

RF Metal Tube

• Material: Made from metal, these tubes are designed to withstand higher power and are more robust.
• Excitation Method: RF (Radio Frequency) excitation, where an external RF generator powers the tube without direct contact with the gas mixture.
• Cooling: Can often be air-cooled due to the efficient RF excitation, though some high-power tubes require water cooling.
• Cost: More expensive than glass tubes but offer greater durability and lower maintenance.
• Applications: Ideal for industrial settings and high-power applications due to their longer lifespan and robustness.

RF Ceramic Tube

• Material: These tubes combine the robustness of metal with ceramic's thermal properties, offering a balance of durability and heat resistance.
• Excitation Method: Like RF metal tubes, RF ceramic tubes use RF excitation with no direct electrical contact with the gas.
• Cooling: Often air-cooled, but some models may require water cooling.
• Cost: Generally more expensive than glass and similar to RF metal tubes, but they offer superior heat management and longer lifespans.
• Applications: Used in industrial and high-end commercial applications, where durability and consistent performance are critical.

Key Factors to consider when comparing RF Laser Tubes and DC glass Laser Tubes

1. Beam Profile The beam profile plays a significant role in cutting quality. You ideally want a larger beam diameter going into the lens to cut well. An RF tube uses a beam expander (typically 2.5x) but beam expanders don't allow for enough size increase to match a glass laser tube. Glass laser tubes have an advantage here.

2. Pulses vs Continuous Power 2. RF laser tubes operate in pulses, similar to a light switch flicking on and off thousands of times a second. A glass laser tube stays on continuously, providing uninterrupted power. This leads to smoother cutting, as there's no delay or pause between pulses.

Cutting Clear Acrylic - RF Laser Tube vs Glass Laser Tube

Here are some example test cuts on Acrylic in both 1/8” (3mm) and 1/4” (6mm), using a 60w RF tube vs a 60w Glass tube. Both machines are using a 2” lens.

Note: The RF laser tube offers great edges when cutting thin materials. However, with thicker materials, the edge quality begins to suffer with the RF tube; this is where a glass laser tube really shines.

All of the Aeon Redline Signature Series models come with Iradion Infinity CERAMICORE® CO2 laser tubes.

On average, Iradion Ceramic Core laser tubes run for more than 4-5 years without issues.

The Iradion Infinity series does not require gas refills, hence the name Infinity.

The CERAMICORE® technology prevents gas degradation by positioning the electrodes outside the cavity, unlike our metal RF tubes, where the electrodes are inside with the gas.

Aside from gas degradation, only two things kill a laser: power spikes and overheating. These issues can be mitigated by using water cooling for ceramic core laser tubes to prevent overheating and by using a good appliance-grade surge protector to eliminate the power spikes.

By eliminating these factors, the only gas issues you could ever have are leaks. If the tube does leak, the whole cavity must be replaced.

Power losses can also occur as a result of the detuning of the resonant cavity, which only takes a day to realign and ship back to the customer. Only the laser tube itself will need to be sent back to Iradion for tuning.

The warranty on the ceramic core tubes is 27 months. If a laser is returned under warranty, the warranty resets back to 27 months.

Yes, the REDLINE models are compatible with all of the rotary attachments we offer, including: Smart Rotary, Rotary Chuck, Mult-Roller, Rotoboss and PiBurn.

Yes, it will fit. We tested a 40oz Stanley Dupe Tumbler in a MIRA5 S Redline laser using a PiBurn Grip rotary at the correct focal height for a 2.5-inch lens. The tumbler fits comfortably with the blade table still in place, leaving room to spare.

For reference, the Z Axis Travel Height on the MIRA5 S and MIRA7 S is 5-1/5″ (140mm), MIRA9 S is 5-7/8″ (150mm). All NOVA S and Super NOVA S models are 7-7/8″ (200mm).

The MIRA7 S is the only one that got a larger work area, going from 450mm to 500mm on the Y axis.

Unfortunately, no. The Redline models have been redesigned from the ground up.

We do not offer trade-ins on any models.