How to choose a laser cutting machine?

Laser cutters come in many shapes, sizes, flavors and prices. As for the latter, you can spend anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. Therefore, choosing the right machine for your hobby or business needs is absolutely crucial. There are three main types of consumer lasers—diode, CO2, and fiber optic.

A good laser cutter will be one that can consistently produce precise and high-quality cuts on many different materials. This pretty much rules out any possibility of using a diode laser, since while more affordable and easier to maintain and transport, diode lasers don’t pack that much punch; they tend to be better engravers than cutters for most materials division. If all you have is paper, cardboard, fabric, etc., then a diode laser might be all you need.

Atomstack S20 Pro

atomstack s20 pro

Fiber lasers would be great, but these lasers are very expensive kits that are well out of the reach of the average consumer. That leaves us with CO2 lasers: a pleasant middle ground when it comes to the three main laser types. CO2 lasers are much more powerful than diode lasers, and the price doesn’t always go up that much.

As a workshop machine, it can be difficult to find a CO2 laser cutter that fits the studio space. It is important to know where you are going to place your laser cutter and how it will get to its designated location. It may need to be taken apart and put back together, a lengthy process that includes realigning mirrors and aligning lasers.

Safety is absolutely paramount for any laser cutter. Laser cutters can be extremely dangerous machines and should be handled with extreme care. Laser cutting generates a lot of heat, often on flammable objects. Many laser cutters incorporate safety technologies designed to reduce accidents. Air assist prevents small fires from breaking out, and emergency stops and auto shutoffs are perfect for this type of machine.

Then there’s the usability factor. Thanks to smart software and compatibility with control methods, some laser cutters make the workflow incredibly easy. Good software is key to the user experience of these machines, and without it, they can be very difficult to master. LightBurn is an excellent choice for many laser engravers and cutters, it’s not particularly expensive, and it has a relatively shallow learning curve.

The Atomstack A5 Pro is Atomstack’s entry-level laser engraving and cutting machine – a device that attempts to strike the sweet spot between affordability, ease of use, and functionality. For the most part, it’s fine, and its looks and user-friendliness are undeniably excellent in its execution.

How profitable is personalization with lasers?
A pen with a name. Wine glass with custom engraving. Company logo on promotional items. Engraved nameplate. Simple, everyday objects become unique with laser personalization.

Earn handsome profits with laser orders. The sale price of a personalized product can be 5 to 10 times higher than the sale price of a standard product without personalization. Personalize with laser engraving to cost-effectively turn single pieces, small batches and large batches into one-of-a-kind pieces.

Custom engraving is guaranteed to create priceless and lasting memories. Our team is dedicated to creating high quality products and gifts that you will be proud to own and share with friends and family. It truly showcases our passion for graphic design and laser engraving. We make sure that every client is taken care of and 100% understands their unique perspective on engravers. Our engravers, designers and woodworkers are professionals in their art and combine to create the perfect custom engraving experience.

Atomstack S30 Pro

atosmtack s30 160w

The world’s first 33W laser power output laser engraver S30 Pro. The latest 6*6W laser coupling technology can cut 20mm wood board, 10mm black acrylic board and even 0.1mm stainless steel board at one time. The high-density laser can easily cut 25mm thick wood and 30mm thick black acrylic for multiple operations, and can directly engrave mirror stainless steel, ceramics, opaque glass and other materials.