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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Laser engraving is the process of using laser machines to engrave any design on various materials. The laser itself creates high heat that vaporizes whatever surface it’s being used on, which results in it exposing hollows that form to make the design. The laser engraving is rather easy to do, but without proper software, isn’t …
Laser engraving is an art, it gives the creator freedom – a freedom to explore your creative side. There is, however, a downside of being a laser engraving enthusiast, which is the Paradox of Choice. There are so many engravers on the market that can engrave and cut all sorts of materials like wood, acrylic, …
There are two types of images that your laser engraver will work with – raster images or vector images. The two are just different types of computer graphics. So, what is the difference between the two? And which one is better? Is raster or vector better? Vector images are typically more versatile and flexible than …
The 100-watt machine is pretty handy at manufacturing hubs but it is a favorite among hobbyists as well. You can use it to cut through lots of materials for your home-based laser engraving business. But what exactly can a 100 watt laser cut? A 100-watt laser cutter will cut a sheet of aluminum like a stick …