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Pass-Through

Expand Your Creative and Production Capabilities

Expand Your Horizons
with the Fusion Ascent Pass-Through Upgrade

With pass-through capability, your machine can handle materials that extend beyond the standard work area. The Epilog Fusion Ascent makes it easy to engrave oversized pieces and tackle large-format cutting projects, giving your business the flexibility to take on bigger jobs, expand your offerings, and grow into new opportunities.

With the Fusion Ascent Class 4 conversion kit, you can open the front and rear of the machine to feed longer or larger materials through the system. That means your laser is no longer restricted to standard cabinet dimensions for every application. From oversized signs and architectural elements to full-length boards and custom furniture components, the Fusion Ascent pass-through feature gives you the ability to expand your offerings, attract higher-value work, and scale your laser business.

Pass-Through

Take on High-Value Jobs
with Oversized Laser Engraving

For many shops, some of the most profitable projects are also the hardest to process on a standard laser system. Large substrates often need to be cut down, segmented, or turned away entirely. The Fusion Ascent pass-through upgrade changes that.

Oversized Signage

Create laser cut signage and engraved displays that make a bold impression. Feed longer panels and larger blanks through the machine for projects such as:

Wayfinding signs
Large corporate lobby logos
Oversized acrylic lettering
Branded wood signage
Dimensional retail displays

Instead of adjusting your workflow to fit the machine, you can produce larger finished pieces more efficiently and with fewer compromises.

Woodworking and Furniture Components

Woodworking shops can engrave directly onto standard-size or oversized pieces without trimming them down first. This opens the door to custom work such as:

Engraved doors
Personalized tabletops
Live-edge slabs
Long wood planks
Decorative furniture panels

Working on full-size pieces helps preserve the integrity of the material and saves time during setup and prep.

Sporting Goods Customization

The Fusion Ascent pass-through feature is also ideal for businesses customizing long products such as:

Baseball Bats
Skis
Snowboards
Skateboards

These projects often command premium pricing and give shops a way to serve niche markets with standout personalization.

Architectural and Decorative Elements

Architectural fabricators and custom manufacturers can process larger decorative components for commercial and residential installations, including:

Decorative wall panels
Continuous molding
Branded interior features
Custom architectural accents

For shops focused on specialty production, the ability to engrave longer materials can create entirely new revenue opportunities.

Photo Engraving with James Stanaway

Engraved Mini Bats

laser cut architectural model project mdf board

Oversized Signage

Create laser cut signage and engraved displays that make a bold impression. Feed longer panels and larger blanks through the machine for projects such as:

Wayfinding signs
Large corporate lobby logos
Oversized acrylic lettering
Branded wood signage
Dimensional retail displays

Instead of adjusting your workflow to fit the machine, you can produce larger finished pieces more efficiently and with fewer compromises.

Photo Engraving with James Stanaway

Woodworking and Furniture Components

Woodworking shops can engrave directly onto standard-size or oversized pieces without trimming them down first. This opens the door to custom work such as:

Engraved doors
Personalized tabletops
Live-edge slabs
Long wood planks
Decorative furniture panels

Working on full-size pieces helps preserve the integrity of the material and saves time during setup and prep.

Engraved Mini Bats

Sporting Goods Customization

The Fusion Ascent pass-through feature is also ideal for businesses customizing long products such as:

Baseball Bats
Skis
Snowboards
Skateboards

These projects often command premium pricing and give shops a way to serve niche markets with standout personalization.

laser cut architectural model project mdf board

Architectural and Decorative Elements

Architectural fabricators and custom manufacturers can process larger decorative components for commercial and residential installations, including:

Decorative wall panels
Continuous molding
Branded interior features
Custom architectural accents

For shops focused on specialty production, the ability to engrave longer materials can create entirely new revenue opportunities.

Improve Workflow Efficiency and Material Yield

The value of the Fusion Ascent Class 4 conversion kit goes beyond bigger jobs. It also helps streamline production.

By allowing operators to work with longer materials, full sheets, or continuous stock, the pass-through feature can reduce the need for pre-cutting material just to fit within the cabinet. That means less prep work before production even begins.

For growing businesses, these workflow improvements can have a direct impact on profitability. Less waste and less handling mean more efficient production and a better return on every sheet, board, or panel you run through the machine.

Business Benefits:

Less time spent cutting stock down to size
Reduced material waste
Better use of full-length or full-sheet materials
Faster processing for repeat or large-format jobs
Greater production flexibility for custom work

What Is Included in the
Fusion Ascent Class 4 Conversion Kit?

The Fusion Ascent Class 4 conversion kit includes the components needed to safely and properly configure your machine for pass-through applications.

These components are designed to support safe operation standards while using the machine with the doors open for oversized materials. For a deeper look at laser classifications, safe operating practices, and recommended safety procedures, visit our safety page.

The kit includes:

complete conversion kit

Your Conversion Kit

dongle and hex key

Class 4 Enable Dongle and Hex Key to bypass door sensors

workpiece risers

Workpiece Risers for material support

CO2 Laser Safety Glasses

Safety Labels

Class 4 Supplemental Manual

Expand What Your Business Can Offer

If you have ever had to turn away a large sign, cut down a premium workpiece, or redesign a project to fit your machine, the pass-through upgrade offers a better path forward.

The Epilog Fusion Ascent pass-through feature helps you move into larger-format applications without sacrificing precision, efficiency, or the quality your customers expect. Whether you produce signage, architectural features, custom woodworking, or specialty manufactured products, this upgrade can help you accept bigger jobs and unlock new revenue streams.

FAQ’s

You’ve got questions, we got answers.

What types of projects benefit most from pass-through capability?

Pass-through is ideal for oversized signage, dimensional displays, long wooden planks, full-length skis, architectural panels, and other materials that exceed the standard engraving area. It opens the door to larger, higher-value projects while maintaining the precision and quality Epilog machines are known for.

Why is a Class 4 Conversion Kit required for pass-through operation?

All Fusion Ascent systems ship as enclosed Class 2 laser systems. To use the pass-through feature, the machine must be converted to Class 4 operation using Epilog’s optional Class 4 Conversion Kit. The kit includes safety glasses, warning labels, documentation, and the components necessary to safely enable pass-through functionality.

Do I need Laser Safety Officer (LSO) training to use the pass-through feature?

Technically, no, but we strongly encourage it. Because pass-through operation requires Class 4 laser operation, a designated Laser Safety Officer (LSO) should complete laser safety training before the feature can be used. Epilog provides complimentary online LSO training through a third-party partner, helping customers understand laser hazards, required safety protocols, operator training requirements, and compliance responsibilities. Upon completion, the LSO receives a certificate of completion.

What are the responsibilities of a Laser Safety Officer?

The Laser Safety Officer is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe Class 4 laser environment. This includes implementing safety controls and signage, ensuring operators wear appropriate laser safety eyewear, documenting training, maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, and developing emergency procedures. Having a trained LSO helps ensure oversized materials can be processed safely and responsibly using the Fusion Ascent’s pass-through feature.

Upgrade Your Machine
for Oversized Projects

The Fusion Ascent pass-through feature is built for shops ready to go beyond standard job sizes and take on more ambitious work.

Ready to expand your capabilities?

Contact us for more information and to set up a demonstration!

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