Hi folks, 1st-time poster.

I'm a long-time CNC router/mill owner who primarily uses the machines for engineering prototypes. I'm considering both small and a large-format laser engravers/cutters for primarily the same purposes, although I'll want to be able to engrave my share of beads and trinkets as well.

My question is: How does the output quality of (for example) a Rabbit compare to that of a Western-built machine? I'll define quality as clarity of line and positional accuracy, to start. Speed is a factor as well, but for the moment I'm more interested in comparing the output quality.

For what it's worth, I own and operate imported CNC router/mills and once having learned the ropes don't have many complaints. Laser engravers are a new thing, though, so I'm trying to avoid making any expensive mistakes.

Thanks,
--jim