Mini 18 / 24 & Helix 24
Series: 8000
Technical specifications of our Mini 18, Mini 24, and Helix 24 systems, legacy systems of Epilog Laser. See specifications on these units below.
The Mini 18/24 & Helix 24 are compatible with the latest Software Suite, which comes with several features and benefits to enhance your laser processing experience.
Please note: if you upgrade to the latest version of the Software Suite, your existing .dat files will not be compatible.
Please note: Remove previous version of Epilog Job Manager before installation! (Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features and remove the software.)
Please note: Windows 10/11 is required to use the Epilog Job Manager.
Replaces version 9.02 (08/25/14)
Laser Machine: |
Epilog Mini 18 |
Epilog Mini 24 |
Epilog Helix 24 |
Work Area: |
18″ x 12″ (457 x 305 mm) |
24″ x 12″ (610 x 305 mm) |
24″ x 18″ (610 x 457 mm) |
Material Thickness: |
4″ (102 mm) | 5.5″ (140 mm) | 8.5″ (216 mm) |
Maximum Material Thickness with Table Removed: |
6″ (152 mm) with a 17.5″ x 10″ (445 x 254 mm) engraving area. | 8″ (203 mm) with a 23.5″ x 11.75″ (597 x 298 mm) engraving area. | 11″ (279 mm) with a 23.5″ x 17″ (597 x 432 mm) engraving area. |
Laser Tube Wattages: |
30 or 40 watts | 30, 40, 50, or 60 watts | 30, 40, 50, 60, or 80 watts |
Laser Source: |
State-of-the-art, digitally controlled, air-cooled CO2 laser tubes are fully modular, permanently aligned and field replaceable. | ||
Intelligent Memory Capacity: |
Multiple file storage up to 64 MB. Rolling buffer allows files of any size to be engraved. | ||
Air Assist: |
Attach an air compressor to our included Air Assist to remove heat and combustible gases from the cutting surface by directing a constant stream of compressed air across the cutting surface. | ||
Laser Dashboard: |
The Laser Dashboard™ controls your Epilog Laser’s settings from a wide range of software packages – from design programs to spreadsheet applications to CAD drawing packages. | ||
Red Dot Pointer: |
Since the laser beam is invisible, the Red Dot Pointer on Epilog’s Mini and Helix Lasers allows you to have a visual reference for locating where the laser will fire. | ||
Relocatable Home: |
When engraving items that are not easily placed at the top corner of the laser, you can set a new home position by hand with the convenient Movable Home Position feature on the Legend Series Lasers. | ||
Operating Modes: |
Optimized raster, vector or combined modes. | ||
Motion Control System: |
High-speed, continuous-loop, DC servo motors using linear and rotary encoder technology for precise positioning. | ||
X-Axis Bearings: |
Ground and polished stainless steel NeverWear Bearing System. | ||
Belts: |
Advanced B-style Kevlar Belts. | ||
Resolution: |
User controlled from 75 to 1200 DPI. | ||
Speed and Power Control: |
Computer or manually control speed and power in 1% increments to 100%. Vector color mapping links speed, power and focus to any RGB color. | ||
Print Interface |
10 Base-T Ethernet or USB Connection. Compatible with Windows® XP/Vista/7/8/10. | ||
Size (W x D x H): |
27.8″ x 26″ x 13.5″ (706 x 660 x 343 mm) |
34.5″ x 26″ x 16″ (876 x 660 x 406 mm) |
36.5″ x 32″ x 39.8″ (927 x 813 x 1011 mm) |
Weight: |
70 lbs (32 kg) 100 lbs (45.5 kg) w/stand |
90 lbs (41 kg) 120 lbs (55 kg) w/stand |
180 lbs (82 kg) |
Electrical Requirements: |
Auto-switching power supply accommodates 110 to 240 volts, 50 or 60 Hz, single phase. | ||
Maximum Table Weight: |
The Mini 18 and 24 have a static table weight of 50 lbs (22.7 kg) and a lifting table weight of 25 lbs (11.5 kg). | The Helix 24 has a static table weight of 70 lbs (32 kg) and a lifting table weight of 30 lbs (14 kg). | |
Normal Sound Level: |
59 db | 59 db | 62 db |
Ventilation: |
350 – 400 CFM (595-680 m3/hr) external exhaust to the outside or internal filtration system is required. There is one output port, 4″ in diameter. | 350 – 400 CFM (595-680 m3/hr) external exhaust to the outside or internal filtration system is required. There is one output port, 4″ in diameter. | |