About this question, I believe some of you are confused: what machine and what model is suit for a new beginnings.
In general, we need to think about what sector you want to have business, the material you want to process, if i need to do cut,if cut ,what the power is enough for your work.
So we discuss the first question,what sector you want to have business. Normally, this machine is widely use to process jewelry, some mold and some products marking. Such as ring inside and outside mark, bangles mark, name plates necklace cut, die stainless steel mark number, ABS and PU mark,lighter mark,gun engrave, mugs engrave,stamps engrave and so on. If you are not sure if your work can do by a fiber laser machine, you can ask the machine manufacturer to confirm it, it’s necessary for a working start. The first step is get a right direction of your business.
The second question you need to considerate is if you have some works need to cut, or only mark and get a little depth on it.
For jewelry sector, almost customers need to cut around 1mm thickness gold, silver and brass. For those, we can choose a 50W power machine is enough, this power is popular in jewelry sector, also this power machine is widely applications. If you only need to mark and engrave to get a little depth on metal, a 30W machine is suitable for you. This machine price will not too high, such as some ring shop, lighter shop to choose it is a great choice. Anyway, if you want to cut and get more depth on metal, you will need a 50W machine, if you just mark surface and a little depth on metal, choose a 30W. If your budget is enough, you can choose higher power, laser machine price is different base on the different power.
The third question we need to discuss is the machine model. There are various machine model in laser manufacture factories. Popular machine model for small shop business are:
mini portable all in onetype. Floor type. Mini Full enclosed type. Mini open type.
Those four type is popular in some small business shop, so which one will be better for your work,According this list, you will have an answer.
Model | Advantages | Disadvantages |
Mini portable all in one type | smallest,small space to put it | laser power and electrical line all in one case, if machine broke, not easy to find problem.dust diffuse. |
Floor type | easy to move, portable working table, you don’t need to get a table to put it. | need more space to put it than mini type. |
Mini full enclosed type | In case of dust in all room, this type can reduce some dust diffuse,but also need a dust collector. | machine is heavy, biggest Working area less than 200*200mm. |
Mini open type | most popular one, easy to move, save space,working area is more flexible. | need a dust collector, dust will diffuse. |
In summary, you should have a preliminary judgment on the choice of machine and sector.
Hope you will find a great machine for your work.