Any of so called 40W laser machines will mark with Cermark.
Hello.
Though I'm not new to the forum I am new to posting here and almost completely ignorant when it comes to laser engravers.
I would like to test the idea of marking metals with Cermark products to see if it my suits my needs for some of my work.
I am therefore looking recommendations of a laser cutter (I would imagine 40w or 50w) that could give me some reasonable results for about $1,500.
Could someone please kindly offer a recommendation or two? I would appreciate it.
Perhaps a recommendation for a particular machine as well as features that would important to have. I will need to mark parts with a Z of 4mm max.
Thanks in advance for any help with this!
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Any of so called 40W laser machines will mark with Cermark.
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I have a 50W 500x300mm bed size eBay laser, which cost around $1,800 (when you include shipping). I have done a fair amount of Cermark (spray) on stainless and it comes out great. I am not at my laser right now to give you the settings, but I don't believe I need to use a very high power setting to get a nice, black image, so I assume that you could probably also try the really cheap 40W eBay lasers (200x120mm bed size), as long as they can do raster engraving (which I believe most of them do). I believe they cost around $500 or $600.
The key is that if the laser can engrave a nice, solid black/brown image in something like wood, then it should work fine with Cermark. If the engraved image is not even (i.e. the power varies as it is engraving due to a cheap power supply or tube) or has lines in it (the control system has a lot of slop), then those imperfections will show up in the Cermark as well.
-robertk925
Hi Syo,
i am Quiven from gweike laser,our storm600(600*400mm) wih up&don table 10cm at USD1200 is ok for you .
for more news you can ocntact me at:
skype:wkquiven
chloe@wklaser.com
Thanks, all, for the input. I really appreciate it.
Robertk925 your personal experience is especially helpful to me. Thanks!
I have no need for a 4th axis as all of the marking I plan to do will be on flat surfaces. It seems that I can add one later if I discover a need.
This is mostly for testing purposes for now and to get my feet wet. However I am very hopeful to be able to make good, creative use of marking.
Right now I do a lot of diecasting which is fine for larger runs but I would love to be able to create custom pieces as well.
Again, thanks!