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I have strongly considered adding a laser to our CNC but I have a really good relationship with the trophy shop I do woodworking for (they have 3 lasers and do work for me, often for free). But even at that there have been times when engraving something right on the CNC before removing it after machining would've been so much better and less work in the long run.

However, these videos really move the needle toward adding that laser. It's been so long since I looked at them and I had no idea they worked this well and this smoothly. I can't wait for his 'how to' video on this, Gary.

The laser shop's machines are much faster but their main Epilog cost over $50k so I would expect it to be faster.

David

 

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I'm interested too but that one is $550 for 6w.
Ortur has a portable one that's $175 for 4w and you can engrave on any sized object. So????
For me It's kind of a toss up between a laser and a rotary 4th axis.

https://youtu.be/UVjWKkfv-KU

Not too bad, Joe. I like the portability and the larger size model would be even better.

I vote rotary axis first! lol

For me the rotary axis makes more sense, Bob, although it would be cool to have both the laser and rotary axis on the same CNC machine. Virtually unlimited possibilities!

David

 

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Haha! Wouldn't that be awesome!

David