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  1. Need Help Laser Cut Back Lit Sign - advice?

    Sorry I don't use this forum much so apologies if I have asked in the wrong department! We have a CO2 50 watt laser. I have been asked to Make an acrylic letter sign to go out the front of a building. (not huge letters only about a3 size each) My boss wanted the letters to be lit or have a...
  2. Question Laser Machine Newbie

    Hello guys, so I plan on adding a laser machine to the shop, I want to use it for engraving intricate designs and large signs. Trotec, Epilog and Universal laser(chinese) are the machines that are readily available in my area. As i have no experience with laser I hace some questions, if would...
  3. Suggestions Best paint or coating to laser away

    Hey guys, I’m reaching all the laser experts to know what has been your favorite coating/paint to laser etch. I have done anodized aluminum and even painted aluminum but wondered if there is a really good paint to laser etch (ablate away). I don’t want to mark it like Cermark does, I want to...
  4. Coherent Omni Beam 300 watt Laser

    - 300 watt Coherent brand laser, 4’x4’ cutter area with vision system for aligning to print and pallet changer for high volume production. Original cost $165,000. Sale price $55,000 or best offer. Includes exhaust blower, chiller, computer, software, and pallet changer. This unit has a brand new...
  5. For Sale ULS M360 for sale

    - 60 watt ULS brand laser, Original cost $15,000. Sale price $8,000 OBO. Includes exhaust blower and only requires a PC running Corel draw to drive the laser. This M series machine dates from 2006 and has been run daily sense then with all required maintenance of tube swaps, belts, bearings...
  6. Laser Cut 5.3 Issues!

    Does anyone else that uses Laser Cut software ever have an error pop up that say communication broken for timeout close and open output window and retry? Then after a few times getting that message it says motioncard softdog no same. Everything was fine till we moved into the new side of our...
  7. Using Laser with Flexi

    I have a Boss Laser and I want to add it as a (printer/cutter/engraver) to Flexi. Has anyone had any success? What profile in Flexi? I know I can go from Corel to it so there must be a way.
  8. Just for Fun Valentine's Day Sign 1/3

    Just for Fun Valentine's Day Sign 1/3

    Decided to use this kind of random little sign we made for valentine's day this year as my first sign post. Body is laser cut acrylic (1/4" + 3/8") assembled with threaded rods & bolts filled with candy hearts faces are removable so we might fill it with something else now that February is over.
  9. Just for Fun Valentine's Day Sign 2/3

    Just for Fun Valentine's Day Sign 2/3

    Decided to use this kind of random little sign we made for valentine's day this year as my first sign post. Body is laser cut acrylic (1/4" + 3/8") assembled with threaded rods & bolts filled with candy hearts faces are removable so we might fill it with something else now that February is over.
  10. Suggestions Recommendations of home office printers that do stickers/decals?

    I am looking to buy a color inkjet or laser printer to make outdoor stickers (vinyl, mylar or polyester). Under $500, the more under the better. Printer has to have at least average to above average print quality for graphics. Printer must connect to PC by some sort of cables (I do not use...
  11. Trotec Speedy series vs SP Series

    We're are moving locations shortly and will have room for additional equipment. One of the things we are fleshing out is whether or not a laser cutter/engraver makes sense as a way to increase our services offered. There is at least one other laser engraver in town. They are a...
  12. Need Help Laser Engraving Filteration

    Can you recommend a filtration system for Laser machines ? I know Bofa is probably the best but expensive. Any alternative?
  13. Need Help Bystronic 3015: Parameters for Cutting Aluminum

    Hello, I am in charge of the daily use of our Bystronic 3015 and seeking help with cutting aluminum. Our stock for the laser consists of .080" (2.5mm) , .125" (3mm), and .250" (6mm) 5052 alloy - 4'x10' and 5'x10'. Please refer to the lower part of this post for machine specs. Currently, we...
  14. New Guy Inexpensive Heat Transfer for cotton or cotton blends

    I'm trying to work my way into the printing business but I had no idea how much there was to know about it. I have a more than full time business now but it's quite physically demanding and on my next birthday I'll be hitting the big SIXTY mark. I thought the garment decorating business would...
  15. CO Flatbed Laser System - Rabitt RL-150-1525

    Moving to new location and need to sell this great Flatbed Laser System. Lightly used, purchased in 2013 and includes a BOFA AD-1500 Fume Extractor. Also included laptop, Laser cut 5.3 software, brand new spare parts. Have all of the original paperwork and software. Recently serviced and laser...
  16. Need Rf Board For Universal Laser

    Anybody know of a parts dealer that may stock RF boards or rebuilt tube assemblies for Universal Laser Systems machines?
  17. Alternative To Rowmark

    We are looking for an alternative to Rowmark for engraving and laser plastics. Any other manufacturers out there?
  18. Using Flexi with Epilog laser engraver

    Hi everyone, We have been using Flexi successfully with a Universal laser for many years, however a recent purchase of an Epilog laser is creating problems. We don't want to change from Flexi, even though Corel has been recommended by Epilog. All cutting is going well, and the software etc is...
  19. Just saw this posted on facebook...

    This must be the cricket of laser engraving..... 1000mW High Speed Miniature Laser... - TOMTOP @ Facebook | Facebook
  20. cnc laser tube

    hi guys i bought cheap chinese cnc laser machine 150 w tube from 2 years i work in laser for 10 years now used a lot of chinese machines but this machine made me suffer alot cz its tube have unstable power start the cut with good power then the power drop dramatically after a while through...
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