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* | * [http://wiki.acemonstertoys.org/Laser_Cutter/Exlas1280 Exlas1280] Laser cutter at Ace Monster Toys, 47.24in x 31.49in (1200mm x 800mm) work area, $6865 | ||
* [http://fslaser.com/products/lasers/pro-series/36x24-laser-engraver-and-cutter Full Spectrum Pro LF Series] From our current vendor, 60W base model, 36x24 (914mm x 610mm), $7,995.00 | |||
* [http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/11/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-one/ two] [http://www.liorelazary.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4:importing-a-lser-cutter&catid=8:laser-cutter&Itemid=14 accounts] of importing a laser cutter from China (mentions [http://www.cnc-laser-cutter.com/Lasercutter.html JCUT CNC]). Also a lot of cutters on Alibaba, Aliexpress and eBay | |||
* [http://lists.hackerspaces.org/pipermail/discuss/2012-April/005945.html hackerspaces thread] on laser cutters | |||
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!Vendor | |||
![http://xyz-tech.com/ XYZ Machinery] (Vendor AMT used) | |||
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![http://www.jcutcnclaser.com/ JCUT] | |||
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![http://fslaser.com/ Full Spectrum] | |||
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|Model | |||
|X4i6090 | |||
|X4i1280 | |||
|JCUT-6090 | |||
|JCUT-1290 | |||
|Pro C02 24x18 | |||
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|Working Area | |||
|600 x 900 mm (23.6 in x 35.4 in) | |||
|1200 x 800 mm (47.2 x 31.5 in) | |||
|600 x 900 mm | |||
|1200 x 900 mm (47.2 x 35.4 in) | |||
|610 x 457 mm (24 x 18 in) | |||
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|Tube | |||
|100W | |||
|100W | |||
|80W | |||
|80W | |||
|60W | |||
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|Includes | |||
|Auto-focus laser, red dot positioning, standard exhaust fan & pipe, honeycomb table. DSP with USB, Leetro MPC control card 6565 | |||
|Auto-focus laser, red dot positioning, standard exhaust fan & pipe, honeycomb table. DSP with USB, Leetro MPC control card 6565 | |||
|Auto-focus, red dot positioning, exhaust fan and pipe, chiller, DSP with USB | |||
|Auto-focus, red dot positioning, exhaust fan and pipe, chiller, DSP with USB | |||
|Ethernet, USB | |||
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|Software | |||
|Windows, laserEXZY | |||
|Windows, laserEXZY | |||
|Windows, Lasercut 5.3 http://www.leetro.com/english/sale/35.html | |||
|Windows, Lasercut 5.3 http://www.leetro.com/english/sale/35.html | |||
|Retina Engrave 3D | |||
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|Base Price | |||
|$4,378 | |||
|$4,726 | |||
|$4400 ($4800 for 100W) | |||
|$5080 ($5490 for 100W) | |||
|$6995 ($8495 for 90W) | |||
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|Shipping | |||
|Getting quote | |||
|Getting quote | |||
|Sea freight included | |||
|Sea freight included | |||
|$550 | |||
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|Other | |||
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|Origin | |||
|China | |||
|China | |||
|China | |||
|China | |||
|Design / assembled in USA. Parts from China. | |||
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== Pledges == | == Pledges == | ||
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* Dana - dsniezko at sonic dot net - $500 | * Dana - dsniezko at sonic dot net - $500 | ||
* Liz - lizhenry@gmail.com - $30 | |||
Latest revision as of 14:48, 29 May 2013
The laser cutter is one of the most heavily used pieces of equipment at Noisebridge. It'd be wonderful to have a more powerful model with a larger work area (perhaps 24x36 or greater!). This page is for research and pledges.
Research[edit | edit source]
Please add your laser ideas below
- Exlas1280 Laser cutter at Ace Monster Toys, 47.24in x 31.49in (1200mm x 800mm) work area, $6865
- Full Spectrum Pro LF Series From our current vendor, 60W base model, 36x24 (914mm x 610mm), $7,995.00
- two accounts of importing a laser cutter from China (mentions JCUT CNC). Also a lot of cutters on Alibaba, Aliexpress and eBay
- hackerspaces thread on laser cutters
| Vendor | XYZ Machinery (Vendor AMT used) | JCUT | Full Spectrum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | X4i6090 | X4i1280 | JCUT-6090 | JCUT-1290 | Pro C02 24x18 |
| Working Area | 600 x 900 mm (23.6 in x 35.4 in) | 1200 x 800 mm (47.2 x 31.5 in) | 600 x 900 mm | 1200 x 900 mm (47.2 x 35.4 in) | 610 x 457 mm (24 x 18 in) |
| Tube | 100W | 100W | 80W | 80W | 60W |
| Includes | Auto-focus laser, red dot positioning, standard exhaust fan & pipe, honeycomb table. DSP with USB, Leetro MPC control card 6565 | Auto-focus laser, red dot positioning, standard exhaust fan & pipe, honeycomb table. DSP with USB, Leetro MPC control card 6565 | Auto-focus, red dot positioning, exhaust fan and pipe, chiller, DSP with USB | Auto-focus, red dot positioning, exhaust fan and pipe, chiller, DSP with USB | Ethernet, USB |
| Software | Windows, laserEXZY | Windows, laserEXZY | Windows, Lasercut 5.3 http://www.leetro.com/english/sale/35.html | Windows, Lasercut 5.3 http://www.leetro.com/english/sale/35.html | Retina Engrave 3D |
| Base Price | $4,378 | $4,726 | $4400 ($4800 for 100W) | $5080 ($5490 for 100W) | $6995 ($8495 for 90W) |
| Shipping | Getting quote | Getting quote | Sea freight included | Sea freight included | $550 |
| Other | |||||
| Origin | China | China | China | China | Design / assembled in USA. Parts from China. |
Pledges[edit | edit source]
Your name, email and pledge below
- Dana - dsniezko at sonic dot net - $500
- Liz - lizhenry@gmail.com - $30