Most sophisticated laser engravers go for at-least $10,000. However, these are typically industrial engravers that may be too advanced for your home-based laser engraving business. The good news is you can still kickstart your business with laser engravers that cost half as much. Here is a list of the best laser engravers under $5000. EDITOR’S … Read more
Wood is a great material for your laser engraving projects. But one huge demerit with wood is the residue that the engraving machine leaves behind. In some cases, you might even have to deal with some burn marks on your material. So, how do you clean laser engraved wood? There are three main methods of … Read more
You have probably heard of the CNC cutting and the laser cutting machines, right? Chances are that you have also been wondering just which of the two may be better suited for your cutting needs. If you nodded to either or both questions, you landed on the right page. What’s the difference between CNC cutting … Read more
Laser cutting/engraving is an effective way of making precise and accurate edges on your wood, plastic, or other projects. However, laser cutter burn marks have been a common challenge to most people to an extent of losing hope, which should not be the case. But the biggest barrier is how to do it perfectly without … Read more
Laser cutters are machines used to cut into materials precisely, creating shapes, designs, and patterns. Lasers achieve this by focusing a thin laser beam onto materials to burn, melt, or vaporize them into desired shapes. Do laser cutters emit radiation? Yes, laser cutters do emit radiation, but the quantity depends on different types of machines. … Read more
Are you looking for a good laser cutting material? MDF (medium-density fiberboard) might be a good candidate. It cuts nice and smoothly, and it is a type of wood (wood is an excellent material). But is it safe to use? I investigated this question, and here is what I found. Is it safe to laser … Read more
There are many things you can do with lasers, from creating simple shapes to engraving graphics or creating 3D shapes and models, the possibilities are endless. However, there are some items you will require. Aside from the obvious (laser cutter and materials), one more thing you need is a laser cutting file. The file is … Read more
Plastic is a versatile material, which gives it a wide range of applications. One of these applications is laser cutting. With a laser cutting machine, you can cut or engrave nearly any plastic. But not every plastic should be cut with a laser machine because it is not safe to cut some. So, what plastics … Read more
When you want to make intricate designs on wood, nothing does it better than a laser cutter. From every-day items like coasters and clocks to art pieces and decor items, cutting wood with a laser cutter will result in jaw-dropping designs. But there’s a caveat – a laser engraver is limited to the depth it … Read more
Laser Engraving is a process that uses a laser beam to burn images and data onto an ID card or a document, removing a portion of the material and adding features that are hard to replicate without specialized knowledge and technology. As many governments have already implemented laser engraving technology for ID cards and documents, … Read more
Laser cutting is the process of using a laser cutting machine to cut into materials such as metal. Laser cutting was once used only by industrial manufacturing companies but with the advent of inexpensive laser machines, it’s now becoming commonplace. But laser machines come with different specs and wattage is one of the most important … Read more
