Laser Engraving Equipment for Small Studios (100,000-300,000 NT Budget)

For small studios with budgets of NT $ 100,000-300,000, it provides practical suggestions for configuring laser engraving equipment, including selecting the right equipment, choosing accessories and optimizing costs.The company offers a range of equipment from beginner to professional, with a balance of performance and price, to help startups and small studios quickly build a high-performance laser processing system.

Selecting equipment: First, determine what your core requirements are.

A lot of beginners make the same mistake--they buy equipment thinking that "expensive means good.But there are many different types of laser engraving, such as marking metal, engraving wood, and cutting acrylic. The power and precision requirements vary greatly for different materials.

Don't fall into the power trap.

If you have a budget of around NT $ 100,000, a 20-watt fiber laser is the most economical choice. It is suitable for fine work such as engraving on mobile phone cases or carving designs into leather.If you frequently take on metalworking jobs, it's recommended to take the bite and go for the 50W model, which may cost NT $ 150,000, but will double your efficiency.

The size of the workbench decides the size of the order.

I've seen many workshops with too small machines, so when they get a large order, they just look at it with big eyes.For example, a 400 × 600 mm work area is recommended, and for creative studios, this is especially useful for making custom-made signs and banners.

Don't skimp on accessories.

But a mainframe alone is not enough.One of my friends didn't buy a ventilation system because he wanted to save money. As a result, his workshop was filled with smoke all day, and customers who came in started coughing right away.

These are the three essential items.

1. Industrial-grade ventilation system (US $ 1,500-3,000).

2. A precision rotary axis (essential for cylindrical carving, about NT $ 8000).

3. Professional cooling equipment (air cooling is sufficient, but water cooling is more stable).

Budget allocation skills.

A 250,000 NT dollar configuration is most popular: 150,000 NT dollars for the main unit, 30,000 NT dollars for the exhaust system, 20,000 NT dollars for spare parts, and 50,000 NT dollars for software training.I've seen too many people spend a lot of money on equipment, only to find that the operators can't even convert the format of the drawings.

Can used equipment be bought?

The life of a laser tube is a hard blow! If you come across a second-hand machine that's been used for more than 800 hours, unless the seller can provide a brand new laser tube, it's best not to touch.Beginners are advised to buy a new machine, so that if there are any problems within the warranty period they can go back to the manufacturer.

The cost of maintenance must also be taken into consideration.

Don't just look at the amount of money spent on the equipment, the hidden costs of maintenance and replacement parts are even more important.The annual maintenance fee for a 30W machine is about NT $ 5,000 to 8,000.If the factory ran at full capacity every day, the figure would double.

The secret of extending the life of equipment.

Clean the lenses once a week, check the lubrication of the tracks once a month--it sounds simple, but fewer than 30 % of studios actually do this.We suggest that you put up a checklist on the control panel, and check off each item as you complete it.