[Lab] cheap laser cutters

[Stephen Burke]

As the Ottawa rep for Full Spectrum Laser & Epilog, I’d say that each company has their pros and cons when it comes to their equipment.

If you are looking for low cost and excellent cutting capabilities, the Full Spectrum Laser Hobby and entry level Pro series products are an excellent value.  If you are looking for the highest quality engraving capabilities and “extras” as standard equipment, then the Epilog tends to have an advantage.  

Of course, the exchange rate will cause an increase in price for both manufacturers.  However, Full Spectrum Laser’s equipment is still relatively inexpensive.  For instance, a H series 20” x 12” with all the upgrades (90 watt, extra lens, extra warranty, etc) is still only around $12,000 + HST.

As to troubleshooting the Zing 24, I did a full cleaning and mechanical check of the device earlier this summer.  I am still waiting for a reply from Epilog, but it appears that the problem could be either with the sensor board, a cable from the sensor board or the main control board.

Stephen Burke



From: Henri Kuschkowitz 
Sent: Friday, August 28, 2015 11:55 AM
To: Darcy Whyte ; Andrew Szeto 
Cc: lab at artengine.ca 
Subject: Re: [Lab] cheap laser cutters

Ditto what Darcy said.

I used the laser 2-3 weeks ago and the focus was fine. Just the whole coordinated issue was still there.

Do we have a reference for all the troubleshooting that has been done up tot this point somewhere? Mind you, I am aware of the wiki page with the temerity solution.


Cheers,

Henri Kuschkowitz





On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 7:58 AM -0700, "Darcy Whyte" <darcy at inventorartist.com> wrote:


  Don't disassemble... there are a lot of problems because of people taking it apart...



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  On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 10:55 AM, Andrew Szeto <andrew.szeto at outlook.com> wrote:

    I usually try and clean the optics as best as possible with the q-tips and solution, but that may just be the tip of the issue i'm guessing. should we be trying to take the lenses apart?

     




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    From: darcy at inventorartist.com
    Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 10:48:59 -0400
    Subject: Re: [Lab] cheap laser cutters
    To: andrew.szeto at outlook.com
    CC: tom.i.burns at gmail.com; lab at artengine.ca 



    Are the optics clean? Are the optics undamaged? 





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    On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 10:31 AM, Andrew Szeto <andrew.szeto at outlook.com> wrote:

      Hey Guys!

      Soo maybe a bit late on this one, but anyone know why or have a fix for the out of focus printing at m76? I was considering those full spectrum hobby lasers, but they are pretty damn pricey with the exchange rates these days... 

      Thanks!
      A

       




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      From: darcy at inventorartist.com
      Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2015 11:16:24 -0400
      To: tom.i.burns at gmail.com
      CC: lab at artengine.ca
      Subject: Re: [Lab] cheap laser cutters


      One thing to consider is the purpose of the purchase. Is it for a specific project? Is it just for fun?  





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      On Mon, Aug 24, 2015 at 3:17 PM, Tom Burns <tom.i.burns at gmail.com> wrote:

        Hi, 

        Does anyone have experience with these cheap chinese laser cutters?

        http://www.ebay.com/itm/40W-CO2-USB-Laser-Engraving-Cutting-Machine-Engraver-Cutter-woodworking-Crafts-/121734293301


        Interested in your experience, what you cut, how did it go.  I had no clue these were available under $500.

        Thanks,
        Tom

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