How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Laser Marker for a Day?

Want to know how much it costs to rent a laser marking machine for a day in 2023? This article compares the market prices of laser marking machines from different brands, and analyzes the prices based on power and rental duration to help you understand the actual cost of renting a laser marking machine. It also provides practical advice to help you find a more cost-effective rental plan.

What factors affect the price of renting a laser engraver for a day?

The first time many people rent equipment, they find the prices "too high or too low." In fact, the following factors are involved:

The power and functions of the equipment.

The cost of renting a 20W laser is NT $ 200-400 per day, and is suitable for marking plastics and wood products. The cost of renting a 50W or higher laser can rise to NT $ 600-1000 per day, but can easily handle metal, ceramic, and other hard materials.

brand and age.

Imported machines from companies like Trumpf and Daxu generally cost 20-30 % more to lease than locally made machines.If the equipment is 90 % new, it might be NT $ 50-100 more per day than the older models, but they are more reliable.

The duration and area of the lease are also different.

In first-tier cities like Beijing and Shanghai, daily rental prices are 10-15 % higher than in second- and third-tier cities.If you rent a place for more than a week, many places will give you a package price, saving you a few hundred dollars a day.

Leasing costs for mainstream models in 2023.

We have compiled a reference table of the latest rental quotations from more than 50 rental companies.

Basic (20W-30W).

Domestic models: NT $ 200-350 / day (including basic maintenance).

Imported models: NT $ 400-500 / day (includes 2 hours of training).

Industrial (50-100W).

A unit with automatic positioning function: NT $ 600-800 per day.

Supports deep engraving, dedicated stainless steel machine: NT $ 900-1200 / day.

How can you avoid getting burned?

Make sure your needs are clear before you ask for a price.

First, you have to figure out what kind of materials you want to work with and how much you can do in a day.One customer, who makes key rings, once rented a high-powered machine and ended up paying twice as much.

Watch out for hidden charges.

You should ask if the rental fee includes the cost of consumables (such as the laser tubes), shipping and insurance.One company charged NT $ 300 per day, but then added a NT $ 150 "startup fee.

The testing phase cannot be skipped.

It is recommended that users test the marking effect directly and especially the speed and accuracy of the focus.Last month, a user who didn't test the machine before renting it discovered that the logos it carved were always fuzzy.

A solution to the problem of short-term leasing.

If you only need a car for a day or two, then you can consider a sharing platform.For instance, the "Equipment Village" app can be used on an hourly basis (for NT $ 30-50 per hour), making it ideal for urgent or small-batch processing.