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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, good quality but fairly expensive compared to models made in Asia
  • US made
Epilog Mini
  • 457 x 305 mm work area
  • 30 watts of CO2 laser power
  • 32 kgs

Full Spectrum

Hobby models:

Basic
  • $1850
  • 40W CO2
Deluxe
  • 40W CO2
  • $2350
New 2014 model
  • $3500
  • Various options, e.g. a $1300 small air filter or a $2500 large one (needed for cutting acrylic)


GBOSLaser

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

Trotec/Rayjet

Rayjet 50
  • http://www.rayjetlaser.com/
  • Is (mostly) sold as engraving laser
  • Dimensions: 726 x 412 x 680 mm / ca. 45 kg
  • Engraving Area: 457 x 305 mm, max high = 145 mm
  • Laser Power: 12 to 50 watts
  • Engraving Speed: 60”/sec

An additional Atmos exhaust system that doubles as machine base is available.

Speedy 100 / fiber / flex
  • Compact Laser in three variants: Co2, fiber or combined (flex)
  • Laser power: 40-60 watt CO2 laser, 10-30 watt fiber laser
  • The CO2 laser is suited for engraving and cutting plastics, wood, rubber, leather and many other materials. The fiber laser is for marking metals and plastics.
Speedy 300
  • Mid-sized, in three variants (as above)
  • Pricing: between $20K and $30K
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