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== Links to Laser Cutter Info == | == Links to Laser Cutter Info == | ||
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=== Manufacturers === | === Manufacturers === | ||
==== Upper-tier Brands ==== | |||
* http://www.epiloglaser.com/ (Golden, CO with local reps) | |||
** Entry level Zing 16 is $8K | |||
* http://www.ulsinc.com/ (Scottsdale AZ with local reps) | |||
* http://www.gccworld.com/laserproi_en/engr_prod_model.html (Taipei Taiwan/Walnut CA with local reps) | |||
* http://www.troteclaser.com/en-US-US/Laser-Machines/Pages/Product-Overview.aspx (Austria/Ypsilanti, MI with local reps) | |||
** Entry level Speedy 100 is $18K | |||
==== More affordable ==== | |||
* http://www.omni-cnc.com/products/Laser_Machine_For_Non-Metal/( OMNI, Jinan, China) | |||
* http://fslaser.com/products/lasers (Las Vegas, NV) | * http://fslaser.com/products/lasers (Las Vegas, NV) | ||
** on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/jibberwukie/m.html | ** on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/jibberwukie/m.html | ||
* http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/ (Middletown, OH) | * http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/ (Middletown, OH) | ||
* http://hurricanelasers.com/ (Las Vegas, NV) | * http://hurricanelasers.com/ (Las Vegas, NV) | ||
* http://www.xyz-tech.com/ (Jinan, Shandong China) | * http://www.xyz-tech.com/ (Jinan, Shandong China) | ||
* http://www.thunderlaser.com/ (Shenzen, China) | * http://www.thunderlaser.com/ (Shenzen, China) | ||
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* http://www.triumphlaser.com/Products.asp | * http://www.triumphlaser.com/Products.asp | ||
** also on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/triumphsystem/m.html | ** also on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/triumphsystem/m.html | ||
* http://www.wklaser.com/product/57.html G Weike (Jinan China) | |||
* http://www.brightstarlasers.com/laser_engravers.htm (Shawnee, KS) | |||
* http://en.shenhuilaser.com/Product.asp?BigClassName=Laser%20Engraving%20Machine | |||
* http://www.jamiesonlaser.com/ (Litchfield, CT) | |||
=== Laser Cutter Forums and Blogs === | === Laser Cutter Forums and Blogs === | ||
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* http://www.cnczone.com/forums/#laser_engraving_cutting_machines | * http://www.cnczone.com/forums/#laser_engraving_cutting_machines | ||
* http://www.chineselasersupportforum.com/vbul/forum/forum.php | * http://www.chineselasersupportforum.com/vbul/forum/forum.php | ||
* | * http://www.sawmillcreek.org/forumdisplay.php?8-Engravers-Forum | ||
=== Hackerspace Laser Cutter Pages === | === Hackerspace Laser Cutter Pages === | ||
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* http://wiki.acemonstertoys.org/Laser_Cutter | * http://wiki.acemonstertoys.org/Laser_Cutter | ||
=== Comparison Charts === | === Comparison Charts & Spreadsheets === | ||
* https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0ArzfvXpex4x8dHhpMmJINlNMclBjRm9uMmM5RExnVXc&hl=en&output=html | * https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0ArzfvXpex4x8dHhpMmJINlNMclBjRm9uMmM5RExnVXc&hl=en&output=html | ||
* https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ai_FSnJ6DCsUdEpPdDJhM2Y0WUQ5eEw4TzRHMm84SWc&usp=sharing From Eric Miller, hackerspace laser survey | |||
* http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/fab/inv.html MIT Fab Lab complete price list, has info on suppliers and support gear | |||
=== Reviews/Articles === | === Reviews/Articles === | ||
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** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/168735-how_reliable_laser_power_supplies_how_about_full_spectrums_warranty.html (FS laser uses 60W power supply for 90W laser and won't honor warranty when it burns up) | ** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/168735-how_reliable_laser_power_supplies_how_about_full_spectrums_warranty.html (FS laser uses 60W power supply for 90W laser and won't honor warranty when it burns up) | ||
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/163429-full_spectrum_laser_kickstarter_scam-2.html (two people slamming the software) | ** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/163429-full_spectrum_laser_kickstarter_scam-2.html (two people slamming the software) | ||
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/160482-full_spectrum_laser_posts.html (FSLaser CNC forum pulled by CEO) | |||
* GK Weike | * GK Weike | ||
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/156159-lc900n_gk_weike_90w_laser_cutter_review.html (laser came with lots of issues) | ** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/156159-lc900n_gk_weike_90w_laser_cutter_review.html (laser came with lots of issues) | ||
Latest revision as of 13:22, 27 August 2015
Links to Laser Cutter Info
Manufacturers
Upper-tier Brands
- http://www.epiloglaser.com/ (Golden, CO with local reps)
- Entry level Zing 16 is $8K
- http://www.ulsinc.com/ (Scottsdale AZ with local reps)
- http://www.gccworld.com/laserproi_en/engr_prod_model.html (Taipei Taiwan/Walnut CA with local reps)
- http://www.troteclaser.com/en-US-US/Laser-Machines/Pages/Product-Overview.aspx (Austria/Ypsilanti, MI with local reps)
- Entry level Speedy 100 is $18K
More affordable
- http://www.omni-cnc.com/products/Laser_Machine_For_Non-Metal/( OMNI, Jinan, China)
- http://fslaser.com/products/lasers (Las Vegas, NV)
- on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/jibberwukie/m.html
- http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/ (Middletown, OH)
- http://hurricanelasers.com/ (Las Vegas, NV)
- http://www.xyz-tech.com/ (Jinan, Shandong China)
- http://www.thunderlaser.com/ (Shenzen, China)
- http://www.lightobject.com/CNC-CO2-Laser-C11.aspx (Elk Grove, CA, ships from China?)
- On YouTube as: http://www.youtube.com/user/speedythinker
- Resells Triumph Lasers? Different paint job
- http://legacylasers.com/Laserengravers.html (Defiance, PA)
- http://www.logilase.com/products.html (Ontario Canada)
- http://morntechusa.com/lasermachines.html (Stockton, CA)
- http://www.hflaser.com/Laser-Cutter.html (Redsail Laser, Shandong, China)
- http://www.jqlaser.com/products/product_20_1.html (Jinan China)
- http://www.cncrouter.cn/productlist.aspx?cid=18 (Jinan Shandong China)
- http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1 (West Yorkshire, England UK)
- http://www.jcutcnclaser.com/pro.asp?type=25 (Jinan China)
- http://www.triumphlaser.com/Products.asp
- also on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/triumphsystem/m.html
- http://www.wklaser.com/product/57.html G Weike (Jinan China)
- http://www.brightstarlasers.com/laser_engravers.htm (Shawnee, KS)
- http://en.shenhuilaser.com/Product.asp?BigClassName=Laser%20Engraving%20Machine
- http://www.jamiesonlaser.com/ (Litchfield, CT)
Laser Cutter Forums and Blogs
- http://www.cnczone.com/forums/#laser_engraving_cutting_machines
- http://www.chineselasersupportforum.com/vbul/forum/forum.php
- http://www.sawmillcreek.org/forumdisplay.php?8-Engravers-Forum
Hackerspace Laser Cutter Pages
Comparison Charts & Spreadsheets
- https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0ArzfvXpex4x8dHhpMmJINlNMclBjRm9uMmM5RExnVXc&hl=en&output=html
- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ai_FSnJ6DCsUdEpPdDJhM2Y0WUQ5eEw4TzRHMm84SWc&usp=sharing From Eric Miller, hackerspace laser survey
- http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/fab/inv.html MIT Fab Lab complete price list, has info on suppliers and support gear
Reviews/Articles
- Full Spectrum Engineering
- http://www.kevingunn.org/?p=227
- http://blog.makezine.com/2012/11/21/full-spectrum-deluxe-hobby-laser-review/
- http://www.plasma2002.com/blog/2012/04/18/on-buying-and-using-a-laser-cutter/
- Owner reports that it now has an electrical short from the laser supply to the water line
- http://www.inhale3d.com/tag/full-spectrum-laser/
- Generic Chinese
- http://hackaday.com/2011/04/14/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china/ (has comments on FSLaser 40W hobby model)
- http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20090506_laser_cutter/index.shtml
- Stephen Hobley
- http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/11/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-one/
- http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/12/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-two/
- http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/13/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-three/
- http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/15/upgrading-a-laser-cutter-from-china/
- http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/25/upgrading-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-two/
- http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/05/05/aligning-40-watt-laser-mirrors-without-burning-your-eyeballs-out/
Tales of woe
- EXLAS/XYZ-tech
- Full Spectrum Engineering
- http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/156252-fs_laser_just_lost_sale.html (FSlaser salesman slams other companies and rep denies it, then does the same thing)
- http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/168735-how_reliable_laser_power_supplies_how_about_full_spectrums_warranty.html (FS laser uses 60W power supply for 90W laser and won't honor warranty when it burns up)
- http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/163429-full_spectrum_laser_kickstarter_scam-2.html (two people slamming the software)
- http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/160482-full_spectrum_laser_posts.html (FSLaser CNC forum pulled by CEO)
- GK Weike
- http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/156159-lc900n_gk_weike_90w_laser_cutter_review.html (laser came with lots of issues)
Other info
- http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20090506_laser_cutter/index.shtml (ventilation and cooling)