Jacob Davalos
03-26-2014, 11:23 PM
I would like to ask for general advice and help in making a decision. Well, I am at point squeezing the trigger on sending over the bank wire. I have narrowed my choices to two specific lasers, the LG6040N from Gweike and the G460 from Shenhui.
Let me begin by saying that I got the relatively same price from both manufacturers all with the same "specs" - 80w RECI with Ruida (laserwork) board, CW-5000 and same list of spares and add-ons - so price is not a factor in decision.
From the all the pictures I get and research I have done, to me, the Shenhui looks more "industrial" as in bigger rails and frame, more of the "classic" chinese laser looks. I like the ruggedness of the chain up/down and especially the availability of pass through doors. My biggest concern is that this machine will be run inside a small office (150 square feet) and we will be using a a quatro sph-400 exhaust filter system. Really the only thing stopping me from choosing this machine over the LG6040N is the fact of all the possible ways for smoke to go beside the exhaust. Especially if I am engraving a sheet of veneer or acrylic that covers most if not all of the cutting surface (which is exactly what I plan to do) - I am concerned that since the suction comes from the funnel below the cutting surface, if the veneer covers the entire table (18x24") the smoke could waft aloft through the gate or side access panels openings or even out Z movement cracks.
The LG6040N from GWeike is the chinese attempt at a western style "pro-desktop" model. It seems the rails and and other components and even the fixtures used to hold the mirrors are of inferior quality to the more "robust" looking Shenhui. It uses only two augers for the table movement instead of the Shenhui four.
But two things keep attracting me to this machine: the sexy looks and the "completely enclosed" concept to ensure all of my smoke gets sucked up by the fume extractor, even when the cutting space (18x24") is completely covered since there is suction throughout the entire enclosed box.
So - am I right in my assumptions and/or observations. I would LOVE your thoughts and opinions.
I have talked to several owners of both machines and both seem very happy with them. Shout out to Walt because he was gracious enough to give me his number and answered a bunch of my questions in regards to the Shenhui G460.
Again my biggest concern is the clearing of the smoke completely by the filter, even when covered completely.
Attached are images of the exhaust system of the shenhui (which I am sure you are familiar with) and a screengrab of the exhaust of the GWeike.
This link to the Free Spectrum Laser is the rebranded GWeike LG6040N, so you can get an idea of what it looks like.
http://fslaser.com/24x18-laser-engraver-and-cutter
Let me begin by saying that I got the relatively same price from both manufacturers all with the same "specs" - 80w RECI with Ruida (laserwork) board, CW-5000 and same list of spares and add-ons - so price is not a factor in decision.
From the all the pictures I get and research I have done, to me, the Shenhui looks more "industrial" as in bigger rails and frame, more of the "classic" chinese laser looks. I like the ruggedness of the chain up/down and especially the availability of pass through doors. My biggest concern is that this machine will be run inside a small office (150 square feet) and we will be using a a quatro sph-400 exhaust filter system. Really the only thing stopping me from choosing this machine over the LG6040N is the fact of all the possible ways for smoke to go beside the exhaust. Especially if I am engraving a sheet of veneer or acrylic that covers most if not all of the cutting surface (which is exactly what I plan to do) - I am concerned that since the suction comes from the funnel below the cutting surface, if the veneer covers the entire table (18x24") the smoke could waft aloft through the gate or side access panels openings or even out Z movement cracks.
The LG6040N from GWeike is the chinese attempt at a western style "pro-desktop" model. It seems the rails and and other components and even the fixtures used to hold the mirrors are of inferior quality to the more "robust" looking Shenhui. It uses only two augers for the table movement instead of the Shenhui four.
But two things keep attracting me to this machine: the sexy looks and the "completely enclosed" concept to ensure all of my smoke gets sucked up by the fume extractor, even when the cutting space (18x24") is completely covered since there is suction throughout the entire enclosed box.
So - am I right in my assumptions and/or observations. I would LOVE your thoughts and opinions.
I have talked to several owners of both machines and both seem very happy with them. Shout out to Walt because he was gracious enough to give me his number and answered a bunch of my questions in regards to the Shenhui G460.
Again my biggest concern is the clearing of the smoke completely by the filter, even when covered completely.
Attached are images of the exhaust system of the shenhui (which I am sure you are familiar with) and a screengrab of the exhaust of the GWeike.
This link to the Free Spectrum Laser is the rebranded GWeike LG6040N, so you can get an idea of what it looks like.
http://fslaser.com/24x18-laser-engraver-and-cutter