Code "sale" will get you 5% off. commarker.com/product/b4-laser-engraver/?ref=discount Amazon with 10% off amzn.to/42CGVZF amzn.to/49ueoI9 (UK specific)
Was looking into a powerful laser system for etching Yeti bottles, engravings, coins (with heavy relief), cutting metal etc for SIGNS and making metal signs etched… Any recommendations on gear?? We are looking around a 10-20k price budget. And looking for all the accessories that I would need for doing all that… i was looking at fiber lasers from these companies around 80-100watt... any thoughts on them?? CLOUDRAY, OMTECH LASER, AEON LASERS, EPILOG LASERS, and MONPORT Lasers.
Interesting. May be next purchase. I say maybe as they do not ship to Alaska. Off question? Do you have and tips on how to do the 3d layering using Lightburn?
Hi, learned about your channel from The Clack Shack. I'm newbie. Still trying to determine which direction I want to go. Is this just a hobby or is there a market for this type of engraving.
There is definitely a market. This can engrave so many things. Coins, knives, belt buckles, pens, phones, laptops, cuff links, tie clips, cigar cutters....I could go on for ages. I'm not going to say endless but it's a pretty long list of what you can engrave with this laser.
What machine and rotary attachment would you recommend for me? I want to engrave brass and/or stainless steel cylinders that are 2" long and .5" in diameter. I want the engrave VERY small text onto this cylinders, like text 1/2 mm tall, as crisp as possible. Thanks!!!
@tthxpx if you want really fine text you may want to look at a UV laser. It's laser beam is significantly finer and can do text as small as 0.3 easily. Also one of the most versatile lasers around. Im currently just reviewing the ComMarker Omni 1 and its lookong impressive. Code sale will also save you 5% commarker.com/product/commarker-omni1-laser-engraver/?ref=discount
Do you happen to have a video explaining all the different fiber laser types (galvo, MOPA, etc.)? You did touch on it in this video, but a real good explaination of type and reasons why you a person would buy that type of laser would be great. I'm going to get a fiber laser as soon as possible, but don't know what to get and what wattage to buy. Thanks.
I was in business with an ND-YAG (Neodymium Yttrium, Aluminum, Garnet) laser doing this kind of work for machine shops--logos, part numbers, serial numbers, dials and scales, etc. Between 1998 and when I retired in 2013. My machine cost $30,000 (and that was used!) It weighed hundreds of pounds It used 30 amps of 220v and needed water cooling. The lamps had to be changed every 200 hrs or so and cost $100. The lamp ran at 24,000v! Most of my work was black anodized aluminum. Just the scan head with the galvos and mirrors would cost $10,000 to replace! The aux. lens for a larger field of view was $5,000. (It did beautiful work, though, and I was proud of it.) Fiber lasers are an amazing advancement! Looks like the same thing for $1,600, plug it into the wall, no cooling system needed.
Hi James! Awesome video. This laser looks very much like a 30W Raycus Monport that I got a few months ago. Did your machine come with EzCad 3 or 2? I’m interested in 2.5D engravings but not sure if it’s achievable with the hardware that my laser is equipped with. It has a motorized column, but I heard that if the laser came with an EzCad 2 then it won’t be compatible with either EzCad 3 nor Lightburn 3
Mine was EZCad 2, and yes is the Raycus module. You have to swap the driver over on your PC to make it work if you started with Ezcad but is really easy and can be found on @lasereverything channel
James, could the ComMarker cut though 20 thou brass sheet? and would the brass likely deform under the heat generated? I am thinking applications similar to a plasma cutter, but for 15 and 20 thou brass? As an alternative to etching out brass shapes.
Hey James, if i use this laser on black anodized aluminum, what setting should i use to make white markings on it? (I dont want to carve into it, just on the surface) As white as possible please
Another great video - thank you. I am now at the crossroads and undecided - do I buy the FoxAlien laser addition for my Masuter Pro, or the Comarker B4. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
They are different business cases to be honest. The laser attachment is great for doing larger areas, larger projects but something like a fiber laser is mainly about speed. For example engraving 100 pens with a diode laser would take a couple of hours, on a fibre laser perhaps less than half hour. However the fibre laser will not cut something out of a piece of plywood for example so it really depends on how you want to make money
REQUEST 😀 James - amazing content - eagerly expecting every new video from you. Now - Here is a "fix" for flimsy bed for Sainsmart 4040 - SKU: 101-63-R40P-HSP4040 . Can you review please? I just got it on my door step and will be installing tonigh, but I think with properly taken measurements we can replicate MDF pieces or even make them "taller" ? If this makes sense ? PLEEEEEEASEEEEE get them and we will expect review from you! Thanks a ton!!!
Sort of. The wavelength of this laser passes through glass but you can apply something to the surface of the glass to help it engrave. For example some people apply a thin layer of washable paint that allows them to engrave glass
@@JamesDeanDesignsi wanna all the above, brass badges , trophies, golf clubs, jewellery, . should a guy spend extra 2 k for 60 watt unit ? how long have u had it?
@coreyhol general rule is buy the best you can, so if you can afford the 60w and are treating it as a business investment then yes go for that as it will ultimately save you time (which is money). I've had this since November last year.
The RRP is $1999 but there will always be an offer on. For example the sceen shot in the video is the "valentines day sale".... valentines day is not exactly a reason to buy a fibre laser. Next there will be a spring/Easter sale on and something for the month after. Its just what a lot of companies do, the RRP price is rarely the normal price
The laser pecker 4 is a low powered hybrid. I never quite figured out who this was marketed at. The infrared laser is only 2w which is pretty low so yes it will achieve similar result eventually when burning of paint but something like the coin would take about a day to achieve and considering they are in a similar price bracket I'd recomend having the machine that's 10x more powerful and has a larger working area.
Code "sale" will get you 5% off.
commarker.com/product/b4-laser-engraver/?ref=discount
Amazon with 10% off
amzn.to/42CGVZF
amzn.to/49ueoI9 (UK specific)
Thanks James. brilliantly explained .. hopefully one day when I've saved up enough money I will buy the machine 👍👍👍
Great description of the laser and how it can be used. Could you provide a link for the safety glasses too? Many thanks.
Good point, I forgot to do that. Hopefully this works for the same ones amzn.to/3SvNLeV
Was looking into a powerful laser system for etching Yeti bottles, engravings, coins (with heavy relief), cutting metal etc for SIGNS and making metal signs etched…
Any recommendations on gear?? We are looking around a 10-20k price budget. And looking for all the accessories that I would need for doing all that… i was looking at fiber lasers from these companies around 80-100watt... any thoughts on them?? CLOUDRAY, OMTECH LASER, AEON LASERS, EPILOG LASERS, and MONPORT Lasers.
Thank you James, great video!
I wonder if a Laser like this would be good for making PCB's too
th-cam.com/video/PoYcjyghDx4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=E4hbfeZSL51erCPK
Yes they can. TechyDIY reviewed one last year and did a PCB 👍
Good thought
Interesting. May be next purchase. I say maybe as they do not ship to Alaska. Off question? Do you have and tips on how to do the 3d layering using Lightburn?
Hi, learned about your channel from The Clack Shack. I'm newbie. Still trying to determine which direction I want to go. Is this just a hobby or is there a market for this type of engraving.
There is definitely a market. This can engrave so many things. Coins, knives, belt buckles, pens, phones, laptops, cuff links, tie clips, cigar cutters....I could go on for ages. I'm not going to say endless but it's a pretty long list of what you can engrave with this laser.
What machine and rotary attachment would you recommend for me? I want to engrave brass and/or stainless steel cylinders that are 2" long and .5" in diameter. I want the engrave VERY small text onto this cylinders, like text 1/2 mm tall, as crisp as possible. Thanks!!!
@tthxpx if you want really fine text you may want to look at a UV laser. It's laser beam is significantly finer and can do text as small as 0.3 easily. Also one of the most versatile lasers around. Im currently just reviewing the ComMarker Omni 1 and its lookong impressive. Code sale will also save you 5% commarker.com/product/commarker-omni1-laser-engraver/?ref=discount
Do you happen to have a video explaining all the different fiber laser types (galvo, MOPA, etc.)? You did touch on it in this video, but a real good explaination of type and reasons why you a person would buy that type of laser would be great. I'm going to get a fiber laser as soon as possible, but don't know what to get and what wattage to buy. Thanks.
th-cam.com/video/I_M19yy4G9g/w-d-xo.html
Great video.. I own the B4/30w and love it.. GOing to your website to check it out!
Thank you, very cool video! do you know if the 100W version is same beam quality of 0.01mm like the 30 or 60Watt Versions? Thank you
I was in business with an ND-YAG (Neodymium Yttrium, Aluminum, Garnet) laser doing this kind of work for machine shops--logos, part numbers, serial numbers, dials and scales, etc. Between 1998 and when I retired in 2013. My machine cost $30,000 (and that was used!) It weighed hundreds of pounds It used 30 amps of 220v and needed water cooling. The lamps had to be changed every 200 hrs or so and cost $100. The lamp ran at 24,000v! Most of my work was black anodized aluminum. Just the scan head with the galvos and mirrors would cost $10,000 to replace! The aux. lens for a larger field of view was $5,000. (It did beautiful work, though, and I was proud of it.)
Fiber lasers are an amazing advancement! Looks like the same thing for $1,600, plug it into the wall, no cooling system needed.
Very cool. Great purchase
Amazing, thanks for sharing it
Glad to see a design of mine, engraved by Tamas from Limitless Engraver!
Cool. Which one was that?
@@JamesDeanDesigns Those are 2 actually: the "Cut & Run" and the "War" one. 😅 @1:12
Cheers!
Hi James! Awesome video. This laser looks very much like a 30W Raycus Monport that I got a few months ago. Did your machine come with EzCad 3 or 2? I’m interested in 2.5D engravings but not sure if it’s achievable with the hardware that my laser is equipped with. It has a motorized column, but I heard that if the laser came with an EzCad 2 then it won’t be compatible with either EzCad 3 nor Lightburn 3
Mine was EZCad 2, and yes is the Raycus module. You have to swap the driver over on your PC to make it work if you started with Ezcad but is really easy and can be found on @lasereverything channel
@@JamesDeanDesigns thank you so much!
What is the TH-cam channel of the “Tom” you mentioned ?
Luv it, want one
James, could the ComMarker cut though 20 thou brass sheet? and would the brass likely deform under the heat generated? I am thinking applications similar to a plasma cutter, but for 15 and 20 thou brass? As an alternative to etching out brass shapes.
Yes it could. You have to find the balance between power and heat, more passes at faster speeds would be a way around it.
Man. This is amazing. Wish i had the money to get one.
Looking at the size of the base of your unit and what I see on the commarker site, exactly what laser do you have?
Its the 30w B4 model
commarker.com/product/b4-laser-engraver/?ref=discount
Thanks, they must have changed the design of the b4 30w as your "case" is much larger
Hey James, if i use this laser on black anodized aluminum, what setting should i use to make white markings on it? (I dont want to carve into it, just on the surface) As white as possible please
Off the top of my head I don't know and it may vary between suppliers of the cards. I'd suggest doing a speed power test first
Another great video - thank you. I am now at the crossroads and undecided - do I buy the FoxAlien laser addition for my Masuter Pro, or the Comarker B4. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
They are different business cases to be honest. The laser attachment is great for doing larger areas, larger projects but something like a fiber laser is mainly about speed. For example engraving 100 pens with a diode laser would take a couple of hours, on a fibre laser perhaps less than half hour. However the fibre laser will not cut something out of a piece of plywood for example so it really depends on how you want to make money
REQUEST 😀 James - amazing content - eagerly expecting every new video from you. Now - Here is a "fix" for flimsy bed for Sainsmart 4040 - SKU: 101-63-R40P-HSP4040 . Can you review please? I just got it on my door step and will be installing tonigh, but I think with properly taken measurements we can replicate MDF pieces or even make them "taller" ? If this makes sense ? PLEEEEEEASEEEEE get them and we will expect review from you! Thanks a ton!!!
Hi does this have the ability to engrave on glass?? Thanks
Sort of. The wavelength of this laser passes through glass but you can apply something to the surface of the glass to help it engrave. For example some people apply a thin layer of washable paint that allows them to engrave glass
This is currently available on Amazon with a 10% off voucher for £1349.10 until the 29thof February.
Thank you. Will add a link to the description for people 👍
This unit worth the $$? any issues?
Yes in my opinion but it really depends on what you do with it. I've had no issues with it so far.
@@JamesDeanDesignsi wanna all the above, brass badges , trophies, golf clubs, jewellery, . should a guy spend extra 2 k for 60 watt unit ? how long have u had it?
@coreyhol general rule is buy the best you can, so if you can afford the 60w and are treating it as a business investment then yes go for that as it will ultimately save you time (which is money). I've had this since November last year.
Wow..Your enusiasom for this is quite apparrent...
😆 I think that's a good thing right??? I love it.
According to the website they start at $1999 not $1699, unless I am missing something.
The RRP is $1999 but there will always be an offer on. For example the sceen shot in the video is the "valentines day sale".... valentines day is not exactly a reason to buy a fibre laser. Next there will be a spring/Easter sale on and something for the month after. Its just what a lot of companies do, the RRP price is rarely the normal price
What's with the seppo 'fiber' horseshit?
Number one
No money to be made with lasers anymore. Everyone and the uncle has one now. Saturated!
If you have one let me get yours I’ll make $ with it 😎
@@L3gitttt I have 6, 3 fibers, 2 C02 galvo's and and UV. Its saturated. Look at ETSY.
Have you tried? I'm thinking of getting one to try make some dollar
@@pocketman5510 i bought an Elegoo Phecda and have been making $ from day one with it. Tumblers, engraved leather goods, etc
How on earth do you afford all of these high priced "toys"
Maybe he’s a successful person
wasting of electricity to cut anything with this power eating monster...
Not your electricity. Let's try and calm down
It Laserpecker 4 can do similar things . Like cut metal
The laser pecker 4 is a low powered hybrid. I never quite figured out who this was marketed at. The infrared laser is only 2w which is pretty low so yes it will achieve similar result eventually when burning of paint but something like the coin would take about a day to achieve and considering they are in a similar price bracket I'd recomend having the machine that's 10x more powerful and has a larger working area.
@@JamesDeanDesigns what about photos can I engraved on stainless steel thanks
very informative, in a sea of shameless sponsored plugs on the internet!
you are a legend sir!
May not get me as many views as those who just plug but hopefully people find it more useful 👍