Hi Everyone,
This is my first post and I am hoping that you can help me make a couple of informed decisions before purchasing a new machine. These are probably some really simplistic questions for you veterans but please keep in mind that I am absolutely starting from the beginning. I have been reading and studying for a while now and I think these first questions would start me inthe right direction.
1. I know that the spot size of the laser tube increases with wattage and that a 40 watt tube spot size will engrave better than a 100 watt tube. I know that a 100 watt tube will cut thicker materials cleaner and faster.My first intentions of use will be mainly cutting and engraving on 3/4"(19mm) pine but I would like to also engrave and cut on other materials too. So my first question is how much less is the quality of engraving on a 100-130 watt machine versus a 40-60 watt model? Could a high resolution lens on a 100-130 watt machine engrave as fine as a standard lens on a 40-60 watt model?
2. Power control. Do you have less power control over a 100-130 watt machine than you do on a 40-60 watt model. Can I turn the power down low enough to engrave anodized aluminum or marble? Would an 80 watt model be a better compromise for engraving? Would 80 watts be enough to cut 3/4"pine or similar woods with good quality cuts?
3. Table size. I'm thinking a 36"x24" would suit my needs but I may go up a notch if a larger platform model would not be anymore difficult to keep aligned, adjusted and squared than a smaller machine. Do larger platforms cause more problems or need more maintenance.
That's it for round one. Hopefully my next set of questions will be more intelligent as I go and more stimulating for you to read. Thank you all so much in advance. I am looking forward to some good discussions.
Gozzie
This is my first post and I am hoping that you can help me make a couple of informed decisions before purchasing a new machine. These are probably some really simplistic questions for you veterans but please keep in mind that I am absolutely starting from the beginning. I have been reading and studying for a while now and I think these first questions would start me inthe right direction.
1. I know that the spot size of the laser tube increases with wattage and that a 40 watt tube spot size will engrave better than a 100 watt tube. I know that a 100 watt tube will cut thicker materials cleaner and faster.My first intentions of use will be mainly cutting and engraving on 3/4"(19mm) pine but I would like to also engrave and cut on other materials too. So my first question is how much less is the quality of engraving on a 100-130 watt machine versus a 40-60 watt model? Could a high resolution lens on a 100-130 watt machine engrave as fine as a standard lens on a 40-60 watt model?
2. Power control. Do you have less power control over a 100-130 watt machine than you do on a 40-60 watt model. Can I turn the power down low enough to engrave anodized aluminum or marble? Would an 80 watt model be a better compromise for engraving? Would 80 watts be enough to cut 3/4"pine or similar woods with good quality cuts?
3. Table size. I'm thinking a 36"x24" would suit my needs but I may go up a notch if a larger platform model would not be anymore difficult to keep aligned, adjusted and squared than a smaller machine. Do larger platforms cause more problems or need more maintenance.
That's it for round one. Hopefully my next set of questions will be more intelligent as I go and more stimulating for you to read. Thank you all so much in advance. I am looking forward to some good discussions.
Gozzie
Round 1 Of Simple Questions Before Buying New Laser Engraver
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