Co2 Laser Engraver

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Hi, I used to use a Vls 4.6 at a local maker-space that has tripled its price. I would love to be able to continue but for 150 a month I think I would prefer to invest in my own setup. I have a few questions. The Maker space had ventilation for materials that could be toxic. Is this something I could replicate in a garage with window access? What laser would you suggest? I know the VLS 4.6 is stronger than what I could afford now with a likely larger bed. My understanding is to cut quarter inch ply I would be looking at a 40w+ Co2 laser? What considerations do I need to make beyond the device itself. I would be working in a garage with varied temperatures but could try and isolate the machine/setup if need be to keep at a consistent one. Ant advise appreciated on expected budget, lasers, and other considerations. Thanks! submitted by /u/noahgs to r/Laserengraving [link] [comments]

Does anyone has any advice on stop having this type of burns. I’m using a 60W CO2 machine for laser engraving. The photos are right after engraving and after cleaning submitted by /u/Independent_Drama137 to r/Laserengraving [link] [comments]

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CO2 Laser | 40W | Speed: 400mm/s | Power: 30% | Interval: 0.1mm submitted by /u/cartonus to r/Laserengraving [link] [comments]

I only get excited when I see actual depth to laser engraving at this point. The vast majority of the videos I see are basically just showing cutting, etching or marking with co2 lasers. I rarely am seeing videos where people actually show depth mapped 3D engraving, especially when it comes to the CO2 lasers. Looking to buy two xTool machines for metal and wood separately most likely. It seems for deep detailed engraving the F2 Ultra is an obvious choice for metal. I am still very confused as to if I should get the S1, P2S, P3 or F2 Ultra with the 40w diode combo for extremely detailed deep 3D embossed engraving on wood. Is the 40W diode laser added to the F2 Ultra the same as the one in the S1 40w? Does the F2U achieve more detailed or faster engraving than the S1? I understand that 3D engraving will take more time no matter what laser I get. If a diode or fiber is much slower than Co2 for engraving wood but is much better at getting detailed depth I am happy to buy a slower laser. I want to make art at any cost to time. Not wanting to spam out etched designs with little relief. I am now also realizing that I haven't really looked into UV lasers for depth engraving on wood. Researching the F2 Ultra UV now. submitted by /u/Stenotic to r/xToolOfficial [link] [comments]

Hi All. I’m thinking about buying an Ontech fiber galvo laser to sit along side my CO2, as I’m doing more projects where using the co2 for those specific applications is really slow (like engraving alu parts etc). Any owners here than can give me honest user experience? I’m also not sure what power to go for? Money isn’t really an issue, they’re only like $3k so it’s more what will give me the most options. I don’t need to do stainless. Also does anyone know how long it takes to receive in the USA? Or is there USA stock? submitted by /u/phatelectribe to r/Laserengraving [link] [comments]

TLDR: Recommendations for a Co2 engraver. Mainly using it on Acrylic and wood, but might want to expand to other materials like metal and stone. Budget options are great, but I prefer paying more for quality. I need some new recommendations for a Co2 engraver. I decided to start some new hobbies and laser engraving is one of them; id also thought if I could start just a small side hustle with it, so I could kill 2 birds with one stone! I was planning mainly on engraving acrylic and wood (maybe stones) and although I was not entirely planning on cutting either or any material it might be beneficial to have that ability (i understand thay this might increase the cost of the machine which should be fine). I am also wondering if its also possible to engraver metal with the same machine; i know there could be problems with the reflection some metals can have which could cause issues. So I was hoping for some more budget recommendations or, more importantly, brand recommendations for the Co2 engraver (if it comes down to it, ill happily pay more for the ensured quality). Also, is there any brands that are absolute no-nos? Thank you for the help!! submitted by /u/FootballPenguin21 to r/Laserengraving [link] [comments]

We all get creative and think outside the box on what to engrave or cut. What has been the most interesting item you have cut or engraved on? Was it food, a special wood, or what? Share your experience and if it worked out for you. Some items don't work well with Co2 lasers. submitted by /u/omtechlaser to r/lasercutting [link] [comments]

I taught myself how to and used a 40w Full Spectrum CO2 laser for 11 years, mostly to cut 2mm craft foam, occasionally to cut or engrave clear acrylic (see video), wood, leather, lace, and adhesive-backed fabric. I've now gotten a WeCreat 45w Vision Pro diode laser. I missed the singular mention of "diode" on the product page (and probably read too much about too many lasers) and assumed it could cut acrylic. Abysmal results on 2mm gold mirror cast acrylic have informed me otherwise. I thought the 2w IR upgrade might solve my problem, but after reading more on it, I don't believe it will. Can anyone familiar with the different types of lasers share advice on this transition? It's a big hit for me to have dropped so much on the machine only to not be able to cut the material I was most excited about. (I wanted to make acrylic jewelry and small stained-glass-style decorations, not cutting boards/Stanley cups/corporate giveaways, if that makes sense.) Thank you in advance! submitted by /u/JLMakery to r/lasercutting [link] [comments]

Good day I'm looking for my first laser! located in alberta, Canada. and i'm willing to spend $10,000-$15,000 if necessary I'm an industrial electrician working in construction fairly regularly. I'd like to start a side hustle using a co2 laser. from what i understand it's the type that would be best suited for my work. I'd like to be able to cut and engrave plastic cable tags, and lamacoids (plastic signs) from laserable plastic and from all of my basic research i keep getting pushed back towards xtool. specifically the P2S and the P3 keep popping up. i have to admit, it does look like a pretty sweet tool, but does anybody else have any other recommendations that would work better for my case? also would like to be able to tinker for other projects, my wife enjoys selling items at local markets etc please help! maybe xtool is actually ideal? submitted by /u/Npalm to r/lasercutting [link] [comments]

I've been researching a business idea and need you all to tear it apart before I waste time and money. Please be brutally honest. The Idea: Start a laser engraving business focused ONLY on personalized religious products in India: Laser-engraved stones with temple names, deity images, mantras Personalized rudraksh beads with custom engravings (names, birth dates, mantras) Religious wall art on stone/wood Temple donation plaques with donor names Custom prayer items and spiritual gifts Why I Think This Could Work (Tell Me Why I'm Wrong): India's religious market is massive - weddings, festivals, temple donations, pilgrimages Nobody's doing this at scale - Most laser businesses target corporate/industrial High perceived value - People pay premium for personalized religious items Profit margins look good - 60-75% on custom items (rudraksh cost ₹100-300, sell ₹500-2,000) Multiple channels - B2C online, local temple stores, B2B temple trusts/tour operators Investment Required: 80-100W CO2 Laser machine: ₹2.5-3.5L Materials, marketing, setup: ₹1-1.5L Total: ₹3.5-5L My Background: Web developer - can build e-commerce myself Decent at marketing/social media Know CAD for design work Zero manufacturing experience (yes, I know this is a problem) My Concerns (Where I Think This Could Fail): Is the market actually there? Or am I just romanticizing it? Will people actually buy personalized religious items online? Or is this too niche? Competition from cheap local vendors - Small shops might do this for ₹50 Religious sensitivity - One bad engraving of a deity = reputation destroyed Long sales cycle - People don't buy this daily, mostly seasonal (weddings/festivals) CAC might be too high - Religious products buyers might not be on Instagram/Google Questions I Need Answered: Is this idea stupid? Have I missed something obvious? Would YOU buy a personalized rudraksh for ₹1,000? Or is that insane pricing? Better to start B2B (temple trusts) or B2C (individuals)? Should I validate with a cheap ₹30-40k diode laser first? Or is that a waste since it can't really engrave stone properly? What am I underestimating? Where will I get crushed? What I Haven't Done Yet (Be Honest - Should I?): Haven't made a single prototype Haven't talked to any temple trusts or religious stores Haven't validated if people actually want this Just excited about the "untapped niche" narrative Roast Me: Is this just another "tech bro discovers old business" moment? Am I underestimating how hard manufacturing is? Is the investment too high for an unvalidated idea? Give me your worst. I'd rather hear it now than after burning ₹5 lakhs. submitted by /u/Royal-Cartoonist-217 to r/IndiaBusiness [link] [comments]

My dad and I are looking at sharing a diode laser cutter for hobby use. Dad keeps sending me models to look at, apparently trying to squeeze as much wattage as possible out of $2000, thinking that more bigger is more better, I guess. I'm not so much worried about cutting speed or having a big max thickness and am more worried about cuts being precise and engravings not looking like crap. If I cut out pieces of thin plywood to slot together into a little gingerbread house or whatever, I want it to fit nicely and the engraving to also not have a bunch of extra scorching. I've been leaning towards a 20W and he keeps sending me 40W, 48W models to look at. I can look at the specs and see that the laser spot size is 0.09x0.10 vs 0.08x0.06, but I've never actually used one, so I don't really have any context for what those numbers mean in real-world difference. Both the WeCreat site and the xTool site say that 20W is the "sweet spot" between cutting and engraving. Also, I've basically only heard of xTool and Glowforge, and all of the other brands sound like the random Chinese makers of USB cables you buy on Amazon for $2.00 that last 6 months. But I assume there are more decent brands. We are reasonably tech savvy (he was a sysadmin for lots of years and I have a non-computer engineering degree). I do want an enclosed unit because I have cats and there is no place in a cat household where hair does not end up. Edit to add: When I say I want engraving to look good, I mean more vector graphics and text, not photos. I really can't see myself engraving photos very much. Models I've been looking at: xTool M1 Ultra 20W (the small working area is my only quibble) xTool S2 20W WeCreat Vision 20W Models my dad has texted me: xTool S2 40W WeCreat Vision 40W ACMER P3 48W Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W (w/ bonus 1.6W module) And a couple of alarmingly inexpensive CO2 lasers from Monport (Reno 65 and Onyx 55) So my basic question is, if I don't want to buy a separate unit for engraving, where's a good place for us to start? submitted by /u/rinky79 to r/lasercutting [link] [comments]

3mm's off of the material, versus the standard focus using my measuring tool. Defocusing means: • no expensive & messy films • no detergents in your machine • perfect & consistent results every single time. submitted by /u/DanE1RZ to r/lasercutting [link] [comments]

Has anyone successfully laser engraved Eld's Sigul on a gun barrel? I recently acquired this 1875 replica and it's what I've always pictured in my mind for Roland's guns. Anyway my friend has a CO2 laser and I'm sure he could make it work, just looking for tips to make things easier. Ignore the SAA clone, it's just a 'prentice gun in .38/.357 submitted by /u/Sasquatch1916 to r/TheDarkTower [link] [comments]

Hi everyone, I’m totally new to laser cutting and engraving, and I’m looking to buy my first machine. I don’t plan on cutting transparent acrylic or stainless steel, so I’m wondering if it’s better to start with a diode laser or go straight to a CO2 machine. I’m a bit concerned about space, maintenance, and overall cost — so any advice or real-world experience would be super helpful. Would really appreciate any thoughts or advice you’re willing to share — even a quick reply helps a lot. submitted by /u/Super_Bed_4296 to r/lasercutting [link] [comments]

I've been using a cheap 20w diode laser for about 18 months now for a micro business. After several 100 customer jobs later and 1000's of items cut, the laser has had almost no trouble and only minimal maintenance. I've not even had to change the lens / cover yet or any of the other parts of the machine. However, I think I've been lucky or just careful as I hear a lot of people having worse situations with the same laser. At some point I'll be moving to a CO2 laser to cut acrylic, engrave metal, more power for faster and thicker cuts, slightly larger bed and other bells and whistles. However, how will maintenance change? Is it more frequent?, more expensive? Not just the laser itself, but chillers and other CO2 specifics. Thanks. submitted by /u/ziplock9000 to r/lasercutting [link] [comments]

I have co2 and fiber lasers. No diode here as they don't offer me what I need in production. I've been laser engraving logos on 3d printed items for a few years. This was done with 60watt Galvo co2 at 5watts power. I'll be interested in seeing what the diode laser can do as it will make my process simpler. submitted by /u/EnglishManInNC to r/BambuLab [link] [comments]

So it appears there is a strong likely the new printer will come with laser engraver abilities. This might seem cool and useful if you never dealt with lasers before in this way. But as someone who has, let me inform you. At this time we don't know the type of laser. But I'm assuming it's a diode laser. Why? To simply put it, it's the cost. Diode laser as relatively cheap. And the other option, which is CO2 later. It's very expensive. Realistically adding on a CO2 laser ability would add several thousand more to the cost of the machine. And this isn't a cost you would want them to cheap out on. Another 3D print company did this. It was Snap Maker. They basically had a 3 in 1 3d printer, and one of the features was the laser. They used a ton of marketing hype to push it as being as good as a glowforge which uses a CO2 laser. But the results they shown are extremely lab setting, pitch perfect, and your results will be wildly different. Basically you didn't see all the failures they produced to produce 1 good board. And the real world results are so wildly different from board to board, that it comes heavily down to luck if you will get a good engrave or not. And then on top of that the speed of these things are so slow you should really look into this bit before you get excited over this. Note the laser machines that work fast are CO2 lasers. Where they might take seconds to do their job. It could litterally take 10 or 20 minutes to do the same job with a diode laser. And because the speeds are so much slower, it is far easier to catch the piece on fire. So the risk jumps. submitted by /u/crua9 to r/BambuLab [link] [comments]

I saw post a little while back where people were claiming you cannot laser cut foam. I wanted to show everyone that it is very easy to cut foam. This is a 100 W CO2 running 20 speed 60 power for cut and 400 speed 20 power for engrave. As you can see the edges are perfect no charring at all. Nothing catches on fire. I wouldn’t leave it alone but I’ve been cutting foam for a while and it’s fine. submitted by /u/StimpyMD to r/lasercutting [link] [comments]

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