Hi there folks, I'm starting up a new engraving business (going from employed in laser engraving to owning my own).
My budget doesn't allow me to get an expensive machine like a Trotec, but the Chinese machines are in my price range.
The products I make are trophies. I use laminated plastic for trophy name plates, and I also cut and engrave acrylic.
Questions:
Q: Is there any problems with a 100w CO2 laser tube engraving laminated plastic sheets?
Q: Does anyone own this machine?
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I have tried to contact the ebay sellers to ask if this machine is compatible with a rotary attachment, but so far I have had no reply. Can anyone shed light on this plz.
Q: Also, I hear people saying that they've installed ammeters on their machines. Is this necessary for me?
Q: Do you guys know of any special clips or fasteners to hold engraving material to the bed? I've used a Trotec before, and their bed is flat, and I used magnets to keep everything flat and unmoving.
Anyhow, thanks in advance for any wisdom you can share.
Cheers,
Grant.