What to look for when buying a laser cutter? What is the "right" laser machine?

This depends very much on what you intend to do with the laser machine.

Here are a few things you should consider before investing in a laser machine:

What materials do you want to process?

How large are your workpieces?

How do you want to use the laser machine and how much laser power do you need for this?

Do you need 24/7 machine reliability?

Laser type: What kind of material do you want to process?

The material you want to engrave or cut determines the type of laser you need. If you want to work with organic materials such as wood, glass, paper or leather, you will need a CO2 laser. If you want to mark metal or plastic, you need a fibre laser. If you want to process both materials, then a flexible laser is the best choice as it combines a CO2 laser and a fibre laser in one machine.

Size of work area: How big is your workpiece?

The size of the workpiece to be engraved or cut determines the size of the laser machine. In addition, the number of parts per order plays an important role. If your order consists of several parts, they can be processed in a single step. As a result, you can save time and increase productivity.

Laser power: Higher power offers more flexibility

The most important criterion when choosing the laser power of a laser machine is the field of application of the laser machine. If the laser machine is primarily used for engraving, then a laser power of between 25 and 80 watts is sufficient to achieve good results. For laser cutting or high-speed applications, we recommend a laser power of 80 watts or more. Depending on the type of material, different laser powers give the best results. For example, engraving paper usually requires less power than engraving wood. For acrylics, a lower power is used to obtain uniform, consistent, non-deep engraving results. And when working with engraved materials, the higher the power, the faster the process.

The laser power can be easily adjusted by software. However, the maximum power depends on the hardware. This is as follows: A laser machine with high laser power offers a great deal of flexibility and can process a wide range of different materials.

Reliability and quality of service are key.

The reliability of your laser system is an important criterion for the success of your business, as only fully functional equipment can guarantee the reliability of your deliveries. SUNNA, as a leading supplier and manufacturer of laser machines in China, has brought good equipment to workshops all over the world, andSUNNAwill be an excellent choice for you.