Laser cutting machinery makes precise cuts to metal, wood and plastic products. There are several models of laser cutting equipment to meet the demands of your industry.
Buying laser cutting machines involve looking at several features of the equipment. Take in to consideration the type of materials you will be laser cutting to find the necessary combination of features.
1. Metal: The laser cutting machinery must have metal grid work and a capacitive sensing height follower. Look for laser sizes in 100, 150, 200 and 400 watt.
2. Wood: The laser cutting machine must be powered by CO2. This burns away the wood fiber resulting in cutting taking place. Look for laser beams between 200 and 800 watts.
3. Plastic: Look for laser cutting equipment with a vector grid that will elevate the plastic in order to cut it accurately. It should have air assist as plastic flames when its cut. The laser beams will vary between 200 and 800 watts depending upon the thickness of the plastic you are laser cutting.
Action Steps
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Get quotes for industrial laser cutting machines
When laser cutting large format items, you need a table that is at least 52 inches wide. The tables also need to be high speed in order to be cost effective. Expect to pay a large sum for these laser machines. There is also the option to lease them.
I recommend: Check out these
laser cutting machines for sale and lease.
Contact
Laser Photonics for industrial laser machines with an engraving feature.
Get quotes for small business laser machines
If you are running a small business, you probably don't have the need or demand for an industrial laser cutter. They take up a lot of room and are expensive to operate. However, if laser cutting is part of your business you can buy a 65 watt laser cutter in a quick-assembly kit.
I recommend: Emission Technologies has 65 Watt quick-assembly laser cutter kits for low cost.
Laser Pro NA has small business laser cutters for wood and plastic.
Get quotes for used laser cutting machines
When you are first starting a business and are unsure how profitable it will be, it is a good idea to start with used equipment. Used doesn't mean low quality. Used laser cutting machinery comes refurbished for almost half the price.
I recommend: High quality
used laser cutting machines are available in many sizes at Integrated Laser Inc.
K.D. Capital Equipment has laser cutting machines for sale.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Choose laser cutting machines that are meant for the type of material you will most often be laser cutting. If you are laser cutting various materials, spend the extra money for a multifunctional machine to save on repair costs in the future.
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