Ten Tips for Selecting Domestic Laser Equipment

Want to buy a reliable domestic laser cutting machine, but have a limited budget? We've summarized 10 points to help you avoid parameter traps and post-sale pitfalls. We'll take you by the hand as we analyze performance, price, and compatibility, so that you can use your limited budget to select a laser cutting machine with a good price-performance ratio.

Only then should they get involved.

Don't rush to place an order--first make sure you know what you need.For example, are you doing precision machining or just cutting? What are your requirements in terms of power and precision? Make a list, and separate the functions that must be met from those that can be compromised.

Don't be fooled by false specifications.

A common pitfall is that Chinese-made equipment may be overrated.For example, a heater rated at 2000 watts may not be able to produce even 1500 watts.Ask the seller for a third-party test report, or ask to test the machine on site to see how it really works, rather than just looking at the numbers on the sales sheet.

Don't judge by appearances.

The low price may be a trap. For example, some companies replace the core components with used ones, or charge a lot for after-sales service.You must find out the warranty period for the whole machine and the prices for the parts that are most likely to wear out, so that you can calculate the total cost.For example, machine A sells for NT $ 50,000 but costs NT $ 10,000 a year to maintain, while machine B sells for NT $ 60,000 but only costs NT $ 3,000 a year to maintain.

They also ignore energy consumption and gender compatibility.

Laser equipment is power-hungry, so you should calculate the cost of electricity before buying.Also, you should check that the equipment can handle your type of material and software system.Some machines can only handle certain types of file, so you might buy one only to discover that you can't use it.

Assessing after-sales service.

The quality of after-sales service for domestic equipment is uneven.There are three key points: response time (whether the company promises to arrive on site within 24 or 72 hours), distribution of service locations, and whether or not the company provides operator training.If we ask a few real users from different industries, we can get a much more reliable assessment than from what salespeople say.

You must sign a trial agreement.

If possible, ask the manufacturer to allow a 7-15 day trial period.The main focus was on testing the stability of continuous operation, accuracy and heat dissipation.Be sure to write into the contract the terms for returning and exchanging goods during the trial period.

Ten things to watch out for.

1. Check the brand names of the core components (don't believe in the "self-developed" vague descriptions).

2. Compare the weight of the machine with other models of the same power rating (lighter models may have had corners cut).

Confirm the laser life data (choose carefully if less than 20,000 hours).

Check the actual effect of the cooling system (by touching the outside of the machine after running it for 2 hours).

5. Ask if software upgrades will be charged for.

6. Beware of the "free maintenance" trap (which may be a ploy to get you to buy more).

7. Check that the equipment meets national standards (GB7247, Laser Safety Standards).

8. Test emergency braking response speed.

9. Check the authenticity of the patent certificate.

10. Contracts must include compensation clauses for breach of contract.

Finally, when you see ads claiming "lowest price on the Internet" or "direct from the manufacturer--no middleman," be sure to keep your eyes peeled.The most reliable companies won't over-hype their wares. It's more important to spend some time investigating the company's actual operations than it is to blindly save a few bucks.