What’s important to me? | Laser Fiber | Laser CO2 | Laser Green | Rotary/CNC |
Purchase cost | $$$$ | $$$$ | $$$ | $$ |
Maintenance requirement | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
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Green Technology/Low Carbon Footprint | ![]() |
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Lowest Long-Term Cost of Ownership | ![]() |
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Transportable | ![]() |
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Compatibility with Materials - Organic (wood leather acrylic, etc) | ![]() |
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Compatibility with Materials - Inorganic (Brass Aluminum, Steel, etc) | ![]() |
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PVC, Sensitive Plastics, Composite Materials | ![]() |
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Range of Applications | ![]() |
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Equipment Life Cycle/Durability | ![]() |
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ADA Braille | ![]() |
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Photograph Reproduction | ![]() |
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3D Engraving | ![]() |
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Cylindrical Engraving | ![]() |
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Contour Cutting under 1/8" Thickness | ![]() |
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Contour Cutting Over 1/8"Thickness | ![]() |
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Surface Marking Speed | ![]() |
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Deep Marking or Engraving | ![]() |
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Excellent; Best Fit | ![]() |
Very Good; Above Avg Fit | ![]() |
Acceptable; Average Fit |
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Poor; Below Avg Fit | ![]() |
Unacceptable; Not a Fit |