Need to buy a DIY/High School grade laser cutter/engraver
How much laser power is needed for wood, acrylic (3 to 6mm thick), cutting and decorative engraving?
What parameters I need to take care in selecting suitable machines?
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Sign up to join this communityNeed to buy a DIY/High School grade laser cutter/engraver
How much laser power is needed for wood, acrylic (3 to 6mm thick), cutting and decorative engraving?
What parameters I need to take care in selecting suitable machines?
For such results the laser should have a power of 2-3Watts
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