Top Laser Engravers and Cutters to Get in 2022
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 มิ.ย. 2024
- Looking to add a laser to your shop? In this video, we break down the major categories as well as my top picks.
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Diode Lasers
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Budget CO2 Lasers
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Desktop CO2 Lasers
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Glowforge - geni.us/pzgIi?track=yt-gvOL0M...
Full Spectrum Muse 3D - geni.us/kqv4U?track=yt-gvOL0M...
Makeblock Laserbox - geni.us/nglIv?track=yt-gvOL0M...
Flux Beamo - geni.us/mwYRM?track=yt-gvOL0M...
High-End CO2 Lasers
Aeon Mira 5 - geni.us/uYgTU?track=yt-gvOL0M...
Thunder - geni.us/8GLek?track=yt-gvOL0M...
Pro CO2 Lasers
Epilog Zing 16 - geni.us/EELe?track=yt-gvOL0MK...
Trotec Speedy - geni.us/YP8IhAM?track=yt-gvOL...
Universal Laser Ultra X6000 - geni.us/ANXWI?track=yt-gvOL0M...
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Thanks for the comprehensive review! I am just looking into the entry level machines for the first time and this was very informative. I look forward to watching you make and break more stuff in the near future. By the way, Go Timbers!! (I am a Portland local)
This was INSANELY helpful!
I know this video has a bit of age on it, but it was really informative for someone looking for a first laser. I'll definitely be checking out more on your channel.
Just spent 4K on Omtech website. Bought the AF2028 60W, chiller and fan. When asked where I heard about Omtech I input your TH-cam page. I hope it helps you somehow 👍👊
You rock; thank you for this very thorough overview. Just starting my research to purchase a laser; your channel has been super helpful as I navigate a world I know nothing about! Thanks!
Glad to help!
Hi,
This is Olivia from Jinan LaserMen CNC Equipment Co. Ltd, a laser machine manufacturer. Nice to meet you.
Fiber laser cutting machine, hybrid laser cutting machine for metal and nonmetal, CO2 Laser cutting engraving machine, laser marking machine, laser welding machine are our main products. There are different models.
Please let me know if you are interested in.
Looking forward to your early reply
Best regards
really appreciate the editing, very concise.
The sculpfuns9 is the best performing machine I can afford! It's been almost a year since I bought it, and I love it! Thank you!!
I just ordered the X-Tool-D1 Laser Engraver with Rotary, 10W Higher Accuracy Laser Cutter, 60W with Support for LightBurn, and the air assist add-on for $850.00. I am a CNC Machinist but I can see the laser engraver is a better buy than a router. Thanks for sharing you knowledge from Experience. 😁
Very good brother. Thanks for investing the time for newbs like me. It really is priceless.
Awesome tips and information man! Thank you so much!
I have a D1 10 watt and I used it to engrave a bar top with my college mascot. Being able to just drop it on top of the 2'x6' top was sweet.
HEY! I was your 1000th like! Great video - thanks for publishing material like this.
I purchased the X20 pro after seeing your review. Couldn't be happier.
Glad you like it!
A calorie dense masterclass! Bravo! Well done. Now I need to get a bigger shop to get an omtec.
What up Witt, been really enjoying the videos you have been putting out keep up the great work!
@@ChadsCustomCreations 🤩 bro! Thanks! I’ve been loving your stuff too! I’m shocked you’ve seen my stuff 🫣 thank you!
I run a 10K Mazak laser at my job but I’ve been wanting to get a small personal one like this to do fun crafts on the side. This helped out a ton for sure!
10 MW? Wow. I'm sure that doesn't fit in your garage. Curious what you do with it? Like shoot enemy rockets down? Start nuclear fusion reactions?
Very Helpful 😀😀😀 Thank you for making this video !!!!
Great video! I've found the Atomstack X20 Pro to be my go-to diode laser for the past couple of months as I've mostly been cutting thin plywood and MDF and the included air assist gets really clean cuts.
I'm looking forward to trying out the Gweike Cloud since you've had good things to say about it. It seems like their name is pronounced "g veek", I found an employee video where they were all pronouncing it this way.
The x20 is a great one. Thanks for the heads up on Gweike!
@@makeorbreakshop looked at the AtomStack too. Do you have videos recommending products? I don’t care a ton about cutting, really want a good engraving machine. Hard to choose between multi-diode machines and CO2
Definitely appreciate the video. Something I took from your video: there is better options then a glowforge. Thank you for that.
Hello my friend. I have watched many, many laser YT videos. Yours, this one is by far the most thorough I have seen. Thank you for taking the time to make it. I am going to subscribe and of course like this video and if you have many others I will be watching and liking them to. Thanks again and GOD bless!!
I run a 20+yo Universal V 50 Laser. can't believe how well this Mahine is made Never changed the Laser, Changed 4 sets of Bearings and Drive belts in set of struts on the access Lid. Paid 65k A$ back than for a fully decked out unit rotary included and got more than10 times the money back Super reliable, super happy.
I loved all the information you gave. Thank you. What is your recommendation /advice to use a laser engraver on stone
Thank you! Very helpful!
I love all of your videos. They are so very informative. Have you got any info or experience with the ATEZR P20 PLUS 20 watt laser?
Great Video! Kind of off topic question, but who does your editing? It is awesome!!!
You should cover laser heads that can be attached to existing cnc routers, like opt laser head.
Good video with a lot of good information. Have an Ortur LM2 20 watt and it has been good. Looking at Monport K40 that is LightBurn ready, they are taking preorders for it now.
Oh yea, I used to work for a company that did precision laser cutting, drilling, skiving, micro-vias and occasionally engraving. We had machines in the hundreds of thousands of dollars range, even a few into a million dollar range. ESI was a brand, from China I believe, that we had that did UV lasers. Another was the Excellon Cobra which had both UV and CO2 in 1 machine so you could cut/skive/drill with one and do a finish pass with the other. Or a multilayer panel with different materials like copper and dielectric. Cool stuff. Have been thinking about getting a laser engraver for some product ideas I have
Thanks for the information. I have watched many of your videos over the past year as and happy to see that X-tool now makes an enclosure for their diode product. I haven't had a place to have an open laser and worried about odor and such in the house and safety of the laser. X-tool fixed both of those problems. While on x-tools site, I see you can purchase infrared module that is supposed to work well on metals. Can't wait to see your product review on that.
Sadly a lot of people think the infra red module is a fiber laser, it isn't.
Looking at lasers. Thanks for all the info.
For diodes I would add YoraHome 6550-Pro as well, it has a larger work area than all of the others, and comes with air assist.
this is what i was looking for
Good reviews fun and enjoyable I WANT TO GET THEM ALL
You're the go-to guy online who really seems to know his stuff about laser engravers/cutters-could you do a review on the LaserPecker LX1? My wife has a flower farm and sells from a cart in front of our house and at local events. She's always needing signage. The LX1 has a module into which you can insert a chalk marker-that could be awesome for us. I also think there will be times when I want to engrave text on wood for signage. Just want to make sure I'm not missing a cheaper alternative that could do the job just as well.
Used a Trotec 300 at work! Nice machine! All Fibre though, company didn't get the Flex Model that also offer the CO2 laser!
I love my Atomstack 10 watt. You forgot to mention that X Tool has a new laser head that mimics a fiber laser.
Does this mean that with this new laser head, I could engrave successfully on stainless steel? I'm looking for a somewhat budget friendly laser for engraving jewlery. And I am interested in the X-Tool, but up until reading your comment I thought I would have to go for a fiber laser. Do you have a link for this new laser head?? Thank you!
Hope to see a comparison video of EM-Smart laser and X-tool :D
Are you do a review on the sculpfun S10?
In the near future? It would like your take on it.
Hi, love your videos. Can you recommend some budget diode machine for the genuine leather, engraving and maybe some cutting? Thanks in advance.
Nice shirt!
Love these reviews, but would like to have your opinion on a laser that is portable and fast. I am looking for a laser to put in my craft show trailer. My main pourpose would be for engraving anodized aluminum minimalist wallets, flasks and tumblers.
I currently have an XTool D1. I was going to use it, but it takes it around 10 minutes to do a wallet and I want this time frame brought down. So, I am thinking a fiber may be the best choice....but I also want to keep it sub-$2000 if possible. It will be powered using a gas powered generator and will be in an enclosed area (meaining out of spectator viewing range - but still well ventilated).
Thoughts?
What would you recommend as the best diode laser to engrave glass? thank you MakeorBreak shop!
Awesome man wished u would have put some galvo co2 lasers in this 1. But over all great info thanks again keep it up! Hope to see more galvo co2 lasers in your future videos. Looking into getting 1 and can really use the info
I haven’t gotten the chance to check out a Galvo CO2 in the shop yet, but when I do I’ll be sure and make a video on it. The fiber versions are wild!
@@makeorbreakshop awesome man thanks! Love the videos btw. Really appreciate the work ur doing. Im on a budget and wanted to build a galvo co2 laser. If u can put out some content on building some when u get the chance would love to see that!
Bobby T Thanks for a very informative commentary. What about software
Engraving DPI is hugely important. While I know 1200 DPI on a diode or fiber is doable, they are mainly marking machines (not cutting). When I compared machines, I asked specifically about DPI ... they all report higher numbers than to be expected AND/or skipped around an answer ... their website numbers cannot be trusted. The newer gen. machines have better motors than the 4+ yr old designs and can consistently do +800dpi, like the 2 co2 machines you mentioned. There are more economy options that can perform, and there are more DIY coolers that aren't messy nor expensive. I have a BOSS 70W and can cut/engrave basically anything I desire. but it's older and doesn't have the newer motors (so the effective DPI is about 1/2 of the newer machines with the smallest focal lens), but it can be upgraded. If it's a hobby, speed isn't as important ... precision is. i would never spend less than $3k on any laser, period. People ask when i give them stuff i make: " You did what?" i say:"yes, I'm a Jedi, I cut stuff with light". Diodes imo don't count. I've used over 36 types of materials .. and my co2 hasn't failed me yet.
I have a feeling if anyone knows the answer to this question. Its you.... Are there any Laser EXPOS? walk around see all them in one setting. Hands on experience. Face to face 1 on 1 Q&A.
There a company called aeon, they sell laser, and in their warehouse they have the most of the laser of the market and you can compare with their laser, I own an aeon laser and is my best investment ever.
Yea, Expos are the way to go. Especially when looking at big buck stuff. If I spend 15,000 on a machine I want to see it in person, try it out and talk to a representative that is an expert on it. If I can't try it I won't buy it. Online purchasing is ok for small stuff. For big stuff its old school for me.
Hi, your video’s are knowledgeable and helpful in making decisions regarding lasers. Can you do a comparison between your top choices and a Trotec? I haven’t found any comparisons or only one review.
Hi,
This is Olivia from Jinan LaserMen CNC Equipment Co. Ltd, a laser machine manufacturer. Nice to meet you.
Fiber laser cutting machine, hybrid laser cutting machine for metal and nonmetal, CO2 Laser cutting engraving machine, laser marking machine, laser welding machine are our main products. There are different models.
Please let me know if you are interested in.
Looking forward to your early reply
Best regards
very nice
I'm new to this. I'm a hobbyist woodworker and it seems clear that a diode machine will be what I want. But I still have so many questions. What does air assist do? What wattage would I want and what difference does power make (speed?). What software is most common and will I have to spend money on that? Can the software run on an ipad (don't have a laptop)? How long do diodes last and what do they cost to replace? Can I run these in a cold environment (think garage in Minnesota in the winter)?
I have the FoxAlien Masuter Pro, I have the 40W laser with it but thankfully they're super powerful giving a 10W output.. Not many others do that on a 40W..
Thanks
Nice video, and what is the average life of a diode laser, like the 20W quad laser ?
thank you so much for a great video. I have a question analytical I am confuse which laser cut is good for leathercraft. Please can you help me thanks
First, great video! Great presentation style, nice and concise, good info delivered well. One thing I would have loved to have heard from you is what the main differences between a diode-based machine and a co2-based machine. I know you touched on diodes are more “beginner/budget”, and more compact and portable, but what are the pros and cons of each? Who’s the audience for each platform? And why would a diode be a better fit for this type of person, be a co2? And visa versa? I get that typically a co2 machine has a bigger work area, but I can’t image that’s the only benefit of going the co2-based route. Thoughts?
my freind use xTool D1 Laser Engraver with lower power only and HogarDeco Honeycomb Laser Bed as accessory did this jobs but not for metal maters but with Brass Plywood 11.8x11.8inchs
Do you have any thoughts on the JTech 14w laser module add-on to existing CNCs like a Shapeoko?
I wonder if a BL Touch from the 3D printing world could be added to a CO² laser. Once calibrated and outer dimensions specified it could perfectly dial in the focal point.
Thanks for your video! Do you have any spec comparisons or recommendation toward one or the other between the Gweike and the Makeblock/xTool Laserbox Pro? I'm currently torn between the two and need a professional opinion to sway me in either direction. (To give you an idea, I would be using the laser cutter/engraver for typical Etsy work with acrylics, mirrors, wood, etc. I know either machine would fit for that purpose, but I do plan to eventually grow my shop and learn how to use the machines for more purposes down the line. I'm looking for a machine I can grow with and learn more about as well as do the typical beginner stuff.) Thank you!!
Hi,
This is Olivia from Jinan LaserMen CNC Equipment Co. Ltd, a laser machine manufacturer. Nice to meet you.
Fiber laser cutting machine, hybrid laser cutting machine for metal and nonmetal, CO2 Laser cutting engraving machine, laser marking machine, laser welding machine are our main products. There are different models.
Please let me know if you are interested in.
Looking forward to your early reply
Best regards
Have you any review of the AP Laser. They are expensive compared to the machines you have had on your video. Low range starting at about $11 to 13K. What I like about them, is they are not a box in laser, so you can work on project such as gravestones or other big items.
Very nice video, one thing to mention though... Maybe I missed it, but I think it's very important to mention that diode machines can't cut transparent materials like clear acrylic and co2 ones can.
But can’t you add a coating (water based paint) and then cut?
any hack for diode to cut a clear acrylic?
You should look into Xtool's new 1064nm IR laser. It CAN and does engrave on metals like silver, gold, titanium, stainless, etc... Crap for wood but great for jewlery.
Huh. Very Interesting.
Thanks for the video. Do you have a recommendation for a mixed laser cutting machine that can cut 48”x36” pieces of wood and metal. I was looking at the StyleCNC models. Please send an affiliate link if you do. Thanks.
Do you have any idea how the xTool D1 pro 20w compares to the Atomstack x20 pro? Thanks.
Gweike Cloud has my interest, but considering it ships from China I worry about shipping and customs. What is the purchasing experience like?
Wanting to add custom leather patches as an option in my embroidery / silk screening shop what do you recommend for a laser cutter?
I'm interested in working with lasers. One question I wished you had addressed is consumables. Do the diodes have a limited lifespan? How about the CO2 tubes as well? I know you mentioned upgrading the diodes so I'm assuming that's a DYI project and if your diode is 'dead' you can order a replacement. How about replacing the CO2 tube? Are there any other parts that may wear out? Thanks.
Not sure if you ever found your answer but a 60w co2 fiber laser tube is going to give you roughly 1500 hrs of use before it might need replacing, an 80w should give you roughly 6,000 hours of use
could you show the Snapmaker CNC on brass? It would be a good test to show its limits
Could you please recommend a less expensive laser to cut shapes , letters and maybe etching on 1/4 -1/2 inch mdf or plywood? Ty
What’s best for a small business I was looking at trying to do engraved flasks or something like that
Hi, which budget machine would you recommend for a small jewellery business for personalising words onto small 5/8” sterling silver and gold round discs and oval curved vials?
I want to cut 1/8 th inch to 3/16 inch light plywood for model aircraft and boats which laser would you recommend
Just got my XTool D1 Pro 10w and Lightburn is a headache to use. I’ll set the dimensions of the work and frame it and everything is good. But when I try to engrave the diode starts half an inch off of the material and the image comes out about an inch smaller than the dimensions on the screen. I have none of these problems with the software XTool included with the laser though.
Which will you recommend for jewelry? Not expensive please
Have you ever reviewed laserpecker?
Atomstack is comming with a fibre laser head for about 500 dollars, will you do a review on it?
Hallo, thank you for your video. What laser can you recommend me for starting A business with engraving ultrasound pictures to gold pendants please?
Hi Brandon came across your video and would like to know what would you suggest for a beginner at using laser.
I create O scale dioramas and want to design and cut my own buildings.
Great video but still not sure which Laser cutter that I need.
that's not an easy question to answer. In order to answer that, we need to ask you some questions. One of the bigger questions to ask is what size of a work space are you going to need to make these cut-out buildings and what kind of material (including thickness) are you using. The other big question is what is your budget? He kind of breifly mentioned the K40 as a caviot, and as a matter of fact, he took it out of the CO2 budget catagory for some reason (I guess because of the work space size) but the one thing he DIDN'T mention about it is that you can get one for under $500 USD. Yes it doesn't support the lightburn software, but you can get an upgrade controller board for aroung $150 and upgrade it yourself.
The other thing I would mention about what he said is that the budget CO2 systems use an aquarium type of water system which simply means that (in the case of the K40) they come with a small pump that you put into a bucket of water to keep the tube cool, BUT!! there is no reason you can't get a chiller for any of these CO2 systems and put the aquarium pump back into your fish tank. I bought my OMTech 6L CW5200 chiller at the same time as my OMTech K40 laser and it was only a little more than the K40 it's self, coming in at around $525.
The great thing I love about the K40 is they are very popular, so there are lots of upgrades you can get. I did get some other upgrade parts to make mine a 60W system because i'm going to be making cut out parts (similar to what I imagine your buildings will be like) out of 3mm acrylic (basically pexi glass) and I don't think the 40W system can quite handle it, so I'm prepared to upgrade if need be.
So Let's compare buying a 60W larger system at (I think right now they are running around $3000) to an upgraded 40W system in terms of cost.
the base K40 is around $475.
controller board is around $150
60W laser tube is around $240
power supply is around $140
for a total of around $1000 compared to the $3000 for the 60W out of the box system.
(I actually got an 80W power supply because the 60W wasn't available at the time I purchased mine)
Yes one of the big disadvantages to the K40 is it's workspace size, and that's why I asked at the start of this: how big of parts do you need to make. I know O scale is much larger than H or even HO, but I don't know how you have your buildings designed or what construction method you are using for construction. I would GUESS that you are going to make them out of 1/8" plywood (or something similar) and will use some kind of finger joints to put them together (I would hope you are not going to just butt them together, but that's not my call)
How did I not think to use my D1 Pro to carve a pumpkin? Now I need a pumpkin.
You should REALLY get your hands on and try the Flux Beam Box Pro, blows the glowforge pro out of the water. The only thing it lacks is the passthrough.
Can one of the diode lasers like the Xtool 20w mark on polymers (like polypropylene)?
Or that only the fiber (raycus style) and CO2?
It would be useful to mention the sound output also
I am planning to open a CNC business for what cutting and engraving on doors ceilings and wood or metal I need is a laser CNC which can handle largest dusk I need your advice so thank you so much
Hi, which diode do you think is best at around $300?
Random question. Where did you get the lighting for your setup in the garage? I love the ambiance!
A bunch of Aputure video lights
@@makeorbreakshop awesome thank you.
what do you recommend for engraving watch faces?
Have you looked at any RF metal tube lasers?
I'm looking to get a diode laser to cut acrylic between 2mm to 3mm. Any suggestions?
Which one is best for glass engraving? I want to do beer mugs wine glasses shot glasses n ect.
Can you do a review on two tree TS2 laser engraver
Hi , I am new to your work shop, which I found very interesting, I have a question I might be able to find it if I go online do these devices run from a Mac sauce at all, This might seem a strange question but I’m thinking of trying to do something to keep myself busy as I am in my 70s I’m not sure whether I am capable of doing this at the moment I’m trying to find out a bit more about it.
Give me a piece of wood and I’ll make the chair a window or staircase out of it as this was my business when I was in business by myself back in the UK I’m now retired and living in France I still have some of my machinery looking to do some smaller work if possible to keep myself active, And a friend of mine who lives in the states called Shady acres workshop is a wood turner and he has just recently purchased a laser engraving machine and we’ve been chatting online about this, PHIL FROM THE MOULIN FRANCE
question please as for the printer machine we know that it need for the ink , what about the laser machine do they need for some thing like that monthly or as need?
Great video, newbie question ¬"what power laser would I need to mainly cut wood veneer"
5 watt will work but really slow so don't go too cheap. I have an Atomstack 10watt and love it. I bought mine just before they came out with the air assist but did get the rotary for just over $1000. I like the look of the X Tool rotary system though. Maybe thinking I can modify mine to work like X Tool's.
@@1976ClassicCelica Thanks very much for your answer, clear and concise . great help👍
we are ready to order the 20 w pro machine..is there a difference in the gray machine from the red machine? If i order an extension table, do i need to order 2 honeycomb sheets...Does the software come with the machine? what all would you order for this machine? Can someone please help with these questions....what is the difference between the metal risers and the wood riser blocks?
Which would engrave golf clubs the best, but still have capability to do plastic?
What one would make model ship wood decks and cut out patterns?
Atomstack x20 Pro or xTool D1 Pro which one do you recommend guys?
If I wanted a laser that engraves an image into acrylic In order to make molds for enamel pins...which laser would be best?
Hi do you recommend any laser machines
that can laser engrave tall items 7 to 8 inches tall with a wooden base etc
Hi what would you advise me ? I need a small Lazer that works on 5cm x 5 cm stainless Steel. Engraving 0.01 to 3 mm depth for vehicles logo making
I can’t find where to add the discount code for the Gweike Cloud.