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| ==Local Laser Availability==
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| ===ASU Tempe===
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| We may have limited access to a cutter at ASU Tempe campus at the Arts Media and Engineering (AME) group
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| *Epilog Helix with a 50w
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| *24x18"
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| *has a 3D etching mode--it varies the power of the laser based on gray value, so with a few passes, you can get really cool textures.
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| *it can't really cut through any wood (MDF,hardwood, etc.) thicker than about 1/2 inch. With a couple passes, we were able to cut through 3/4" MDF, but the cut ends up being a little dirtier.
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| ===Special Computing===
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| Also have had access to one through [http://www.specialcomp.com/ Special Computing's] Bill Mahr
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| ==American Vendors==
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| Our local Epilog rep is http://www.innovativecuttingsystems.com/
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| ===Epilog Laser Cutters===
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| Price list as of 2/19/2010
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| | align="left" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Engraving Area''
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| | align="left" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''Power'''
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| | align="left" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''MSRP'''
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| | align="left" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''Sale'''
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| |ZING Laser 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |16” x 12”
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| |30 Watt
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| |$12,900
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| |$7,995
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| |ZING Laser 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |16” x 12”
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| |40 Watt
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| |$14,900
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| |$9,250
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| |ZING Laser 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |24” x 12”
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| |30 Watt
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| |$15,400
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| |$10,995
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| |ZING Laser 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |16” x 12”
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| |40 Watt
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| |$16,400
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| |$11,995
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| |ZING Laser 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |16” x 12”
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| |50 Watt
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| |$18,400
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| |$13,995
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| |ZING Laser 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |16” x 12”
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| |60 Watt
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| |$20,500
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| |$15,995
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| |“Mini” 18 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |18” x 12”
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| |30 Watt
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| |$14,650
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| |$9,995
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| |“Mini” 18 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |18” x 12”
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| |40 Watt
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| |$16,150
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| |$11,495
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| |“Mini” 24 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |24” x 12”
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| |30 Watt
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| |$17,900
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| |$13,995
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| |“Mini” 24 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |24” x 12”
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| |40 Watt
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| |$19,400
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| |$14,995
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| |“Mini” 24 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |24” x 12”
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| |50 Watt
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| |$22,000
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| |$16,495
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| |“Mini” 24 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |24” x 12”
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| |60 Watt
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| |$23,900
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| |$18,495
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| |Helix 24 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |24” x 18”
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| |30 Watt
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| |$19,995
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| |$15,995
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| |Helix 24 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |24” x 18”
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| |40 Watt
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| |$21,495
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| |$17,495
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| |Helix 24 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |24” x 18”
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| |50 Watt
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| |$23,495
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| |$18,995
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| |Helix 24 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |24” x 18”
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| |60 Watt
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| |$25,995
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| |$21,995
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| |Helix 24 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |24” x 18”
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| |75 Watt
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| |$29,495
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| |$25,995
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| |Legend 36 EXT 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |36” x 24”
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| |30 Watt
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| |$27,250
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| |$23,250
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| |Legend 36 EXT 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |36” x 24”
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| |40 Watt
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| |$29,650
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| |$25,650
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| |Legend 36 EXT 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |36” x 24”
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| |50 Watt
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| |$32,800
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| |$27,995
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| |Legend 36 EXT 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |36” x 24”
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| |60 Watt
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| |$33,995
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| |$29,995
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| |Legend 36 EXT 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |36” x 24”
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| |75 Watt
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| |$38,995
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| |$34,995
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| |Legend 36 EXT 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |36” x 24”
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| |120 Watt
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| |$45,995
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| |$41,995
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| |Fiber Laser 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |24” x 12”
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| |10 Watt
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| |$40,000
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| |$28,995
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| |Fiber Laser 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |24” x 12”
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| |20 Watt
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| |$45,000
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| |$32,995
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| |Fiber Laser 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |24” x 12”
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| |30 Watt
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| |$50,000
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| |$37,995
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| |Fiber Laser 64 MGB RAM Ethernet & USB
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| |24” x 12”
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| |50 Watt
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| |$57,500
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| |$45,995
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| Standard Features Include: Raster Engraving, Vector Cutting, Automatic Optimization, Servo Motors, Red Dot Pointer, All Purpose 2” Focus Lens,Variable Resolution to 1200 DPI, 32 Bit RISC Processing Ethernet or USB Connectivity, Vector Table (not included on Zing), Auto Focus Air Assist (Compressor Not Included), Vacuum Hold Down Table
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| Options:
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| *Additional Lenses (1.5”, 2.5” or 4.0”) $350 Vector Pin Table (12 x 12) $295
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| *Rotary Glass Attachment $1,150 Floor Stand (for mini’s & Fiber Laser) $595
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| *Zing Rotary Glass Attachment $995 Dual Head $2,750*
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| *Air Assist Compressor $300 Corel New Install Version $395
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| *Vector Table (ZING 16x12) $320 Corel Upgrade Version $195
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| *Vector Table (ZING 24x12) $370 3 Jaw Chuck Rotary $2,495
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| *1.5 or 5.5 inch FiberMark Lens $575 Clamp Style Rotary $2,495
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| *<nowiki>*</nowiki>Dual Head is available only on Legend 36 EXT models
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| Computer Minimum Recommendations: Vista, XP or 2000. Pentium microprocessor, Minimum 512 MB RAM, CD ROM drive, HP scanner (optional)
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| ===Versa Laser===
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| http://www.ulsinc.com/ sells the Versa Laser product line locally
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| ==Chinese Vendors==
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| Chinese lasers are often found on ebay shipped for as low as ~$1500. I'm finding a lot of what youd expect when important:
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| *Typical Q/A issues
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| *Poor Support
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| *Poor software
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| *Laser tubes have poor q/a, might be good or bad, may or may not reach expected output
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| *Not sealed well (issue for noxious fume control)
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| However, there are some companies in the US who have begun importing and supporting lasers
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| ===Rabbit Laser Cutters USA===
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| This guy is reselling [Rabbit Laser cutters http://www.hxlaser.com/] which might be worth investigating. They participate on the Techzone CNC forums and I can only find posts with people recommending them. They claim to test and support each unit. All their machines include a Dell PC for operation
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| Apparently they, along with most chinese lasers, ship with Lasercut 5.3, which is produced by Leetro http://www.leetro.com/english/sale/23.html Seems like most people are using Corel along with Lasercut 5.3. Sadly it looks to be windows only
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| ====Rabbit RL-40-40A====
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| *40W (also avail in 60)
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| *Call to quote
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| *200mm x 150mm
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| *Control system: micro controller
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| *Buffer capacity: 1MB
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| *Drive type: step motor
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| *Engraving size: 200mm x 150mm
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| *Engraving speed: 10mm/s
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| *Laser tube type: CO2 sealed glass
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| *Laser power: 40W
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| *Engraving accuracy: 0.025mm
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| *Control panel: English
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| *Power AC: 110 - 220V / 50 - 60Hz
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| *Net Weight: 20kg
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| ====Rabbit RL_6040====
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| *40W $5900 + shipping (750lbs OH to AZ)
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| *60W $6400 + shipping (750lbs OH to AZ)
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| *200mm x 150mm
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| *Laser-type : Sealed CO2 laser tube
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| *Laser power: 40W (special order for 60W)
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| *Machine Enclosure dimensions: 1170Tall x 800Deep x 1100Wide mm
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| *Machine Enclosure dimensions: 46Tall x 31.5Deep x 43.5Wide inch
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| *Crated weight with accessories: ~750 pounds
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| *Engraving area: 23.62 x 15.74 inch (600 x 400 mm)
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| *Modified Engraving area: 25.00 x 17.13 inch (635 x 435mm)
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| *Motorized Worktable with about 10 inches of usable height
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| *Engraving speed: 0-60,000mm/min
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| *Max cutting speed: 0-36,000mm/min
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| *Laser output control: 1-100% software setting
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| *Location precision: less than 0.01mm
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| *Highest scanning precision: 50-1000DPI
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| *Working voltage: 110VAC or 220VAC+-10%, 50-60Hz
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| *Operating temperature: 0-45 degree
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| *Operating humidity: 5- 95% non condensing
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| *Minimum shaping character: English 1.0 x 1.0mm
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| *Graphic format supported: BMP, JPG, GIF, HPGL, NC, PLT, DST, DXF, and AI
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| *Driving system: micro divided stepper
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| *Cooling mode: water-cooling and protection system
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| *Auxiliary equipments : Exhaust-fans, air-exhaust pipe
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| *Controlling software : LaserCut 5.3 and DSP control system.
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| *Compatible Software : TAJIMA , CorelDraw, AutoCAD, Photoshop
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| *Color separation: yes
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| ====Rabbit RL-60-9060====
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| *60 watt (also avail in 80)
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| *$7800 + shipping (950lbs OH to AZ)
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| *900 x 600 mm
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| *Sealed 10.6um CO2 glass laser tube w/ water-cooling
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| *Laser power: 60W (also available in 80 watts)
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| *Machine Enclosure dimensions: 1160Tall x 1000Deep x 1410Wide mm
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| *Machine Enclosure dimensions: 45.5Tall x 39.5Deep x 55.5Wide inch
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| *Crated weighted with accessories: ~950 pounds
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| *Engraving area: 900 x600mm
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| *Motorized Worktable with about 10 inches of usable height
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| *Max engraving speed: 0-60,000mm/min
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| *Max cutting speed: 0-36,000mm/min
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| *Laser output control: 1-100% software setting
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| *Location precision: less than 0.01mm
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| *Highest scanning precision: 50-1000DPI
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| *Operating temperature: 0 - 45C
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| *Operating humidity: 5- 95% non-condensing
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| *Minimum shaping character: English 1.0 x 1.0mm
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| *Graphic format supported: BMP, PLT, DST, DXF, and AI
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| *Driving system: stepper motor and drives
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| *Cooling mode: water-cooling and protection system
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| *Auxiliary equipments : Exhaust-fans, air-exhaust pipe
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| *Controlling software : DSP control system via USB connection.
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| *Compatible Software : TAJIMA , CorelDraw, AutoCAD, Photoshop
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| *Multi-Layer Color separation: yes
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| ====80W machines====
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| They have larger models 80W and above but are probably not what we are looking for
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| ====Other Rabbit vendors====
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| =====Ebay=====
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| Of note I've found these lasers on ebay as well.. I think. You never know whats changed or different but for instance what looks like the Rabbit RL-40-40A on rabbit laser usa is up on ebay for ~1.5k without software
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| http://cgi.ebay.com/New-40W-USB-CO2-Laser-Engraver-Cutter-8-2-x-8-CE-/280530242583?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4150e7cc17#ht_2422wt_1049
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| =====Legacy=====
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| http://www.legacylasers.com/ has been around for some time, though used to be named something else and is reselling Rabbits as well I guess. Ray Scott from Rabbit USA claims to be the official vendor, so I'm not sure whats up there. It seems like these guys while they may or may not test each unit, go ahead and throw in an extra laser tube and
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| ======500======
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| * 23.6 x 15.7 " Work Table
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| * 40W Laser Tube
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| * Spare 40W Laser Tube
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| * Water Chiller/Circulator
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| * Motorized Work Table up to 10"
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| * Aluminum Alloy or Honeycomb Work Table
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| * Air Assist & Compressor
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| * Exhaust System
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| * Easy-to-use Software
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| * 2 Year Warranty
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| * On-Site Engraver Training and Setup Available
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| * $7000
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| ======600======
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| * 23.6 x 15.7 " Work Table
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| * 40W Laser Tube
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| * Spare 40W Laser Tube
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| * Water Chiller/Circulator
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| * Motorized Work Table up to 11"
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| * Aluminum Alloy or Honeycomb Work Table
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| * Air Assist & Compressor
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| * Exhaust System
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| * Easy-to-use Software
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| * 1 Year Warranty
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| * On-Site Engraver Training and Setup Available
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| * $6500
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| ======700======
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| * 26.7 x 15.7 " Work Table
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| * 40W Laser Tube
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| * Spare 40W Laser Tube
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| * Water Chiller/Circulator
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| * Motorized Work Table up to 10"
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| * Aluminum Alloy or Honeycomb Work Table
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| * Air Assist & Compressor
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| * Exhaust System
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| * Easy-to-use Software
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| * 2 Year Warranty
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| * On-Site Engraver Training and Setup Available
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| * $7500
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| ======800======
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| * 35.3 x 23.6 " Work Table
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| * 60W Laser Tube
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| * Spare 60W Laser Tube
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| * Water Chiller/Circulator
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| * Motorized Work Table up to 10"
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| * Aluminum Alloy or Honeycomb Work Table
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| * Air Assist & Compressor
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| * Exhaust System
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| * Easy-to-use Software
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| * 2Year Warranty
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| * On-Site Engraver Training and Setup Available
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| * $8000
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| ======900======
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| * 35.3 x 23.6 " Work Table
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| * 60W Laser Tube
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| * Spare 60W Laser Tube
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| * Water Chiller/Circulator
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| * Motorized Work Table up to 11"
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| * Aluminum Alloy or Honeycomb Work Table
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| * Air Assist & Compressor
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| * Exhaust System
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| * Easy-to-use Software
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| * 1 Year Warranty
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| * On-Site Engraver Training and Setup Available
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| ===WK Lasers===
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| WK lasers http://www.wklaser.com/ has a US vendor at http://www.brightstarlasers.com/ I don't currently have a lot of info on these guys.
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| ====LG500s Features:====
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| *20" x 12" Work Table Area
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| *Power up/down Engraving Table (16" material thickness)
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| *Laser: C02 - 60 watt TEM00
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| *Water Chiller Included
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| *50mm (2") ZnSe Coated Focus Lens & Mirrors
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| *Air Assist w/ Compressor Included
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| *Honeycomb Cutting Table Insert Included
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| *Cabinet Smoke Suction Vacuum Included
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| *Cylindrical Engraving Attachment Included
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| *Easy-to-use Software
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| *Color-based Laser Power Settings
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| *Vector, Raster & Mixed Mode Operation
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| *Input Files: BMP, HPGL, PLT, DST, DXP, DXF, DWG, AI
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| *Micro-Stepper Drive System
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| *40"/Sec. Engraving Speed
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| *50-1000dpi Resolution Raster Engraving
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| *0.0004" Position Repeatablility
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| *Overall Machine Dimensions: 52" x 28" x 43"
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| *Machine Weight: 704 lbs.
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| *Power Requirements: 110v AC, 1-ph, 1,000w max.
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| *Price As Shown Above: $10,950 (LG500s-60)
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| ====LG500tt Features:====
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| *20" x 12" Work Table Area
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| *Laser: C02 - 60 watt TEM00
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| *50mm (2") ZnSe Coated Focus Lens & Mirrors
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| *Air Assist w/ Compressor Included
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| *Cabinet Smoke Suction Vacuum Included
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| *Easy-to-use Software
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| *Color-based Laser Power Settings
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| *Vector, Raster & Mixed Mode Operation
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| *Input Files: BMP, HPGL, PLT, DST, DXP, DXF, DWG, CDR, AI
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| *Micro-Stepper Drive System
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| *36"/Sec. Engraving Speed
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| *50-1000dpi Resolution Raster Engraving
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| *0.0004" Position Repeatablility
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| *Overall Machine Dimensions: 52" x 26" x 18"
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| *Machine Weight: 253 lbs.
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| *Power Requirements: 110v AC, 1-ph, 1,000w max.
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| *Price As Shown Above: $7,950* (LG500tt-60)
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| ====LG3040tt====
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| *16" x 12" Work Table Area
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| *Laser: C02 - 40 watt TEM00
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| *50mm (2") ZnSe Coated Focus Lens & Mirrors
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| *Air Assist w/ Compressor Included
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| *Cabinet Smoke Suction Vacuum Included
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| *Easy-to-use Software
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| *Color-based Laser Power Settings
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| *Vector, Raster & Mixed Mode Operation
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| *Input Files: BMP, HPGL, PLT, DST, DXP, DXF, DWG, AI
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| *Micro-Stepper Drive System
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| *36"/Sec. Engraving Speed
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| *50-1000dpi Resolution Raster Engraving
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| *0.0004" Position Repeatablility
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| *Overall Machine Dimensions: 46" x 28" x 18"
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| *Machine Weight: 253 lbs.
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| *Power Requirements: 110v AC, 1-ph, 1,000w max.
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| *Price As Shown Above: $6,950 (LG3040tt-40)
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| ===MBKP===
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| I have no info on these guys yet http://www.mbkpinternational.com/laser_engravers.htm
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| ====ArtSign JSM3040U Desktop Laser Engraver/Cutter====
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| *$5,999.95 - $2,999.00
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| *50 Watt, CO2 laser engraver w/ USB connection, laser pointer, honeycomb table & more.
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| ==== ArtSign JSM3060U Desktop Laser Engraver/Cutter====
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| *$6,999.95 - $3,499.00
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| *50 Watt, CO2 laser engraver w/ USB connection, laser pointer, large honeycomb table & more.
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| ====ArtSign JSM3060H Laser Engraver/Cutter====
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| *$10,999.95 - $5,999.00
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| *60 Watt Engraver. Engrave from CorelDraw, large engraving area, auto focus & much more.
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| ====ArtSign JSM3060HR Laser Engraver/Cutter====
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| *$12,999.95 - $6,999.00
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| *60 Watt. Windows 7 & CorelDraw Compatible, large engraving area, auto focus & much more.
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