looking to get into cnc laser, what to buy?

[modelaratrod]

I'm looking at a few epilog lasers but don't know what to look for in a good used machine. My budget is up to 14k. Any help would be appreciated.

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[GWKlaser]

To: modelaratrod

It is better to let everyone here know the details
Maybe we can help to find the best suitable machine for you

For example， both cutting metal and nonmetal？materials ？thickness ？
G.WEIKE laser will be an option for you too

[modelaratrod]

I went with Epilog for their quality, customer service and they're made in the good old USA!

[fixtureman1]

Check with Epilog they sell used machines and they do give you a warranty.

[derekb]

I'm looking at a few epilog lasers but don't know what to look for in a good used machine. My budget is up to 14k. Any help would be appreciated.

If I had 14k I would try to get a epilogue helix. I think you can get a new one for that price but if you need more power than 30watts you might have to look for a used one or save a bit more.

[KeithOKC]

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[KeithOKC]

I prefer Trotec but epilog makes a great machine too, cannot go wrong with either of those. I'd advise you to find the extra cash to go new, no telling what you'll get in a used one. You have no idea what they have been cutting with it or the maintaince on it. If the tube goes bad after 6 months that's $2500 right there. Close to the difference btw used and new. If it's from the factory used and they will give a warranty by all means that would be the exception or if you actually knew the seller and how they had taken care of their machine and what they cut with it.