On this week we are testing the laser cutters we have in the lab.
First off, we have the Full Spectrum laser.Pros: : The machine can cut through different materials. The max height is 4 mm for wood and 6 mm for cardboard. It engraves nicely.
Cons: It cuts slow in comparison with the metaquip because of this there are burn marks on the backside. I solved this problem by putting a piece of paper under the wood.
This machine works with RETINAENGRAVE
Second, there is the Metaquip
This laser cutter has a large work surface 600mm x 1000 mm. it can cut through thicker materials, the thickest we tried is 8 mm plywood poplar. It also cut’s very fast. This machines works with lightburn
Finally, we have the FluxBeamo This machine is very small and easy to carry. Since we give a lot of workshops on location it is a useful feature of the machine. It engraves very well. The machine works with beam studio.
Here is the table for the settin we use in the lab for each machine and material:
We also tried engraving on wood:
