Thomas Ashcraft
01-13-2009, 6:17 PM
Greetings engravers.
I am wondering if there is a quality laser engraving machine that is intermediate in price between the Chinese machines on eBay ( $1600. USD) and something like the Pinnacle V-Series 12 watt that costs around $7500. USD. ? Can you get a precision machine for less than $7,500 ?
My application would be small acrylic engravings and personal studio work. Not high volume. But precision is important.
Thanks in advance for any replies.
Also, I have read about the Chinese machines in the various archive threads. They sound good if you get a good one but it appears that some do not work well new and out of the box. I'm not sure if I want to problem solve a new machine from the outset, yet I know the Chinese machines have their defenders and I appreciate the reviews in the archives. Very helpful!
Thomas Ashcraft
New Mexico
I am wondering if there is a quality laser engraving machine that is intermediate in price between the Chinese machines on eBay ( $1600. USD) and something like the Pinnacle V-Series 12 watt that costs around $7500. USD. ? Can you get a precision machine for less than $7,500 ?
My application would be small acrylic engravings and personal studio work. Not high volume. But precision is important.
Thanks in advance for any replies.
Also, I have read about the Chinese machines in the various archive threads. They sound good if you get a good one but it appears that some do not work well new and out of the box. I'm not sure if I want to problem solve a new machine from the outset, yet I know the Chinese machines have their defenders and I appreciate the reviews in the archives. Very helpful!
Thomas Ashcraft
New Mexico