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; Tutorials
* [http://www.instructables.com/ instructables.com] includes quite a few laser cutting examples and tips. E.g. search for [http://www.instructables.com/tag/type-id/?sort=none&q=laser+cutter Laser cutter]

Revision as of 12:45, 12 February 2014

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Low-cost Laser cutters typically used in Fablabs can cut and engrave. They can use materials materials such as wood, Plexiglas or cardboard and cut out various shapes and sizes from them.

List of laser cutters

Other lists

MLlaser

ML-W40M
  • Highest end of their low cost/perfomance model
  • ML-W40M
  • Zone: 200 x 300 mm
  • Price 4000 Euros
  • Formats: AI,BMP, PLT,DXF, JPEG, GIF; DWG

Epilog

  • Epilog
  • Probably the most popular brand in FabLabs
  • US made
Epilog Mini
  • 457 x 305 mm work area
  • 30 watts of CO2 laser power
  • 32 kgs

GBOSLaser

Mini
  • Laser power :35W
  • Driving system:stepper motor
  • Engraving speed:0-64000mm/min
  • Cutting speed:0-36000mm/min
  • Working area:458mmx305mm

Links

Using makes and models
Tools
Tutorials