{"id":5546,"date":"2020-01-21T18:07:13","date_gmt":"2020-01-21T15:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fractory.com\/?p=5546"},"modified":"2024-01-26T16:17:35","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T14:17:35","slug":"laser-cutting-machine-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fractory.com\/laser-cutting-machine-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does a Laser Cutting Machine Cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The cost of laser cutting machines varies greatly. A new laser cutter can cost anything between \u00a3200 and upwards of \u00a31,000,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Evidently, the cost varies much. Therefore, it is important to find a suitable balance between your requirements and cost.<\/p>\n

What Do You Need It For?<\/h2>\n

Firstly, to determine a suitable laser cutting machine, we need to identify your needs.<\/p>\n

Lower end of the charging spectrum is suitable for DIY hobbyists looking a laser cutting and laser engraving or marking<\/a> optio<\/span>n for non-metals or soft metals. Although the range of materials may be quite wide, these machines are not suitable for cutting metals.<\/p>\n

If looking for a laser cutter suitable for industrial scale metal cutting, we are looking at the higher end of the aforementioned range. But there is a ton a variation there as well.<\/p>\n

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PMMA in the cutting process<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So basically the most important question is – what materials can the laser cutter cut<\/a>?<\/span><\/p>\n

Another important aspect is the size of the material that needs to be cut. Laser cutters come in different sizes. Anything from regular printer sizes up to 3000 x 12000 mm tables are available. Again, smaller means cheaper.<\/p>\n

What Is the Price of Different Machines?<\/h2>\n

If you are looking for a machine to produce parts for your DIY RC planes, for example, the requirements are not that high. Just make sure the machine can cut the materials you use in the size you need.<\/p>\n

Another thing to keep in mind is the cutting volume. A golden rule here is that doubling a laser’s power doubles its cutting speed. Power is also the parameter that determines suitable cutting thicknesses. High-quality cuts are only achievable with a powerful enough machine.<\/p>\n

The prices for such hobbyist machinery start from \u00a3200 and go up to about \u00a310,000. This is a great site<\/a> to get recommendations according to your budget.<\/p>\n

We would not advise making the choice based on the cost only, as the cost also tends to reflect in the reliability. At the same time, going for the highest possible grade would probably need sufficient usage of the machine to justify the costs.<\/p>\n

In order to make the final decision, we would recommend consulting with the seller.<\/p>\n

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