An Introduction to Purchasing Laser Cutters and Engravers
Laser cutters and engravers constitute one of the most important advancements in technology available to home artisans and small business owners in recent years. While industrial operations and large-scale manufacturers have been making use of laser machines in their operations for decades, it is only recently that the associated technologies have become affordable enough to be available to almost anyone. This has led to an influx of artisans interested in learning more about laser cutters and engravers and what they can do.
What Can They Cut?
CO2 lasers are capable of cutting and engraving non-reflective organic materials such as wood, glass, rubber, acrylic, and leather; however, they do not operate at the right wavelength for cutting metal. Artisans interested in metal crafting should instead look into purchasing a fiber laser cutter, which is fully capable of cutting over 100 reflective and non-reflective metals. While fiber laser cutters and engravers tend …