Thread: Recommend me a Laser cutter.
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07-06-2015 #11
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07-06-2015 #12
They look pretty good to me !! Nice website and professional.
https://www.epiloglaser.co.uk/index.htm
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07-06-2015 #13
Hi
The machines are minimal in terms of elelctornics so most parts can be sourced on ebay. The only expensive part and maybe difficult to get is the laser tube. The sellers are pretty good at responding too. As for the software, it is basic but good enough for the job.
see example 6mm pine, cut at 90% power 20mm/sec, engraving 30% power 200mm/sec:
The good bit is you can send data to the machine through USB, Ethernet or just plug a usb stick in.https://emvioeng.com
Machine tools and 3D printing supplies. Expanding constantly.
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07-06-2015 #14
That it was made in China tells you almost nothing about the quality, TBH - China produces some great stuff as well as total rubbish.
I'm pretty sure it's a Chinese import. You can tell from a few things - the graphic formats it supports, the Chinese character examples work, the control panel and the mention of 'imported' bearing and mirrors.
I heard Epilog and Full Spectrum Laser a lot. As I understand it, Epilog's the Rolls-Royce. Full Spectrum Laser produce something a little more affordable.
One of the less obvious differences is the software that you get with these. There are a lot of complaints about Mochidraw (the stuff that comes with the Chinese ones) but I've seen a few spirited defenses.
Also, if you need features like grayscale engraving, I think the Full Spectrum will and the Epilog definitely can, but the Chinese ones I've seen can't. (From what I've seen, the Chinese ones lack the hardware features you'd want for this - the DSP board has no control over laser power and Mochidraw doesn't support it anyway).
I think what you really need to do is to go see these working.
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07-06-2015 #15
Mine has RDworks and works fine withe changes to the power output, you can grey scale no problem. The contorl board inside the machine is specifically made for elaser work and seems very reliable.
Before commiting, do your own research.https://emvioeng.com
Machine tools and 3D printing supplies. Expanding constantly.
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07-06-2015 #16
Yes epilog are amazing machines if you are willing to pay many thousands of pounds for even their smallest model. Look for a company who can actually serviceor repair a machine in the Uk and who carry spares when buying a Chinese machine. Its great if you can find a company who will deliver and help set up the machine.
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