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 Objective: Identify 3 laser cutters (economy, mid-range, high-end) for potential purchase. Objective: Identify 3 laser cutters (economy, mid-range, high-end) for potential purchase.
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 ====Economy==== ====Economy====
  
 +[[http://www.amazon.com/Orion-Motor-Tech-Engraving-Interface/dp/B01AJHKCKG/ref=sr_1_58?ie=UTF8&qid=1453137136&sr=8-58&keywords=laser+cutter| Orion Motor Laser Cutter]]
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 +===General Specifications===
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 +   *Engraving Area: 28" x 20"(700 x 500 mm) - Maximum Material Thickness: 5 mm - Laser Wattage: CO2: 60, watts
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 +   *Laser Source: Digitally controlled, air-cooled CO2 laser tubes are fully modular, permanently aligned and field replaceable. - Speed and Power Control: Vector color mapping links speed, power and focus to any RGB color.
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 +   *Air Assist: Attach an air compressor to our included Air Assist to remove excess heat and combustible gases from the cutting surface by directing a constant stream of compressed air across the cutting surface.
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 +   *Shenzhouyi Software: The Shenzhouyi software controls your K40-0350 Laser's settings from a wide range of software packages - from design programs to spreadsheet applications to CAD drawing packages. Electrical Requirements: Auto-switching power supply accommodates 110 volts, 60 Hz, AC.
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 +   *Red Dot Pointer: Since the laser beam is invisible, a Red Dot Pointer on the Fusion Laser allows you to have a visual reference for locating where the laser will fire. X-Axis Bearings: Ground and polished stainless steel long-lasting bearing system.
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 +==Pros==
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 +   *Price is about $2,500 USD, which includes shipping.
 +   *Would arrive within a week.
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 +
 +==Cons==
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 +   *The maximum material thickness is 5mm.
 +   *The air compressor is a separate purchase.
 +   *Appears to come from a company that recreates off brand hardware. The quality is questionable.
  
  
 ====Mid-Range==== ====Mid-Range====
 +[[https://fslaser.com/Products/View/| Full Spectrum Laser Compact Laser Cutter]]
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 +===General Specifications===
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 +   *New powerful RetinaEngrave 3D Ethernet + USB controller and software developed by FSL in Las Vegas, NV
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 +   *True 20” x 12” cutting area
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 +   *Patent pending focusing mechanism allows for fully removable Z floor (allows work on materials too big to fit in machine)
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 +   *US direct print software drivers work with any program that prints: CorelDraw, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Adobe Illustrator, PDF - even MS Word!
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 +   *Air assist connection to blow away smoke at the laser head while laser is cutting
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 +   *Through the lens red pointing laser + beam combiner to see exactly where the cutting will occur
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 +   *Compact space saving design and weighs only 70 lbs
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 +   *Optional rotary attachment for engraving round bottles
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 +   *30 day money back 100% satisfaction guarantee
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 +   *Designed and assembled in the USA
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 +==Pros==
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 +   *Price is around $3,500 and is manufactured locally.
 +   *The bottom comes out so we can laser cut materials that may not fit inside of the machine
 +
 +==Cons==
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 +   *Does not sit on a stand. This product would have to be placed onto a table due to its design. May not necessarily be a con, but it may also take up table space that could otherwise be used for other items.
  
  
 ====High-End==== ====High-End====
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 +[[https://www.morntechusa.com/shop/laser-machines/mt-l570-detail.html| Morntech MT-L570 60W Laser Cutter]]
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 +===General Specifications===
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 +- Laser Power: 60W, 80W CO2, Water Cooled. (60W Standard)
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 +- 2" Lens for Engraving and Cutting.  1000DPI 
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 +- Work Area: 28"x20"
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 +- Cutting Depth Approx. : 15mm Acrylic, 10mm MDF
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 +- Water CHILLER and hoses
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 +- Honey Comb cutting table
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 +- Z axis height: Approx. 10"
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 +- Motorized Z  Axis table
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 +- Air assist
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 +- Red Dot Pointer
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 +- Direct 110V Power Connection ( able to work through you normal 110v home power outlet)
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 +- Power consumptions is 900w ~
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 +- Software compatibility: MS.Windows XP, VISTA, 7.  and Windows 8.1
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 +- Corel Draw 12,X3,X4.X5, X6, X7, AutoCAD plugins for direct engraving
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 +- MornTech LASER OEM software
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 +   *U.S based support and training
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 +CO2 laser machine can be used in a lot of materials, such as leather, cloth, wool, fur, acrylic, plexiglass, wooden board, plastic, resin, rubber, bamboo product, double color board, marble, paper and other non-metal materials.
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 +Advantages:
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 +1. USB port, support offline work.
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 +2. Newest laserwork software, support Coreldraw and Autocad.
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 +3. Imported focus len make engraving with higher accuracy.
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 +4. Up and down work table, this machine can be added with rotary camp.
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 +5. Machine's front and back door open, can process on long materials.
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 +
 +
 +==Pros==
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 +   *Will operate with front and back slots open to work on longer materials
 +   *Can cut through slightly thicker materials than the first laser cutter by 20mm. This is dependent upon the material in question.
 +   *Worktable can move up and down to give more space for the project.
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 +
 +==Cons==
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 +   *If using longer materials, the material still has to fit inside of the workspace
 +   *Price is $5,900. Can get similar laser cutter for close to half the cost.
 +   *Is made in California. May not be a con, but we would have to tolerate a longer shipping time over a local manufacturer.
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