Talk:Laser Cutter Kickstarter
David U's Chinese Options:
WKlaser
This option may be unavailable or too expensive due to recent market fluctuations.
- Model: LC6090
- http://www.wklaser.com/product.asp?code=00020003
- Features & Options:
- LC6090 Laser Engraver USB with 80 Watt CO2 Laser
- Auto Focus, Red Laser Pointer and Rotary Attachments
- CW5000 Industrial Chiller Accessory
- Motorized Z Table
- 2nd 80W CO2 Laser Tube (backup), 2nd Mirror Set (3 pieces, backup), 2nd Focus Lens
- Freight & Insurance to port of LA
XYZ-tech
This is the new option.
- Model: EXLAS-6090
- http://www.xyz-tech.com/product.asp?id=42
Option Comparison Grid
RED items are not verified (i.e. via an official quote) yet.
| Model | Seller | Price | Shipping $ | Wattage | Unit Size (LxWxH) | Working Area (LxWxH) | Weight | Rotary Att. | Motorized Table | Autofocus | Chiller | Red-light | Vacuum | Honeycomb bed | Air assist | Air compressor | Exhaust/Filtration | Spare parts | Notes |
| Epilog Legend 36EXT | Epilog via Scott Cate | $0 | $0 | up to 120w | 1283x914x1067 mm | 914x609x305 mm | 440 lbs | ? | incl. | incl. | air-cooled | incl. | incl. | incl. | incl. | ? | incl. | ? | Loaned for 6 months, possible extension. Must be only laser cutter at the location. Must generate, document, and post 3–4 projects online with link to Epilog. No PVC. Must hold insurance policy to cover loss/damage. HeatSync may not be able to communicate directly with Epilog, it may be tied to Scott Cate. |
| EXLAS-6090 | XYZ-tech.com via David U | ? | ? | 60w or 100w | 1510x1120x1180 mm | 900x600x400 mm (infinite 600mm-wide feed) | ? | opt | opt | ? | opt | opt | opt | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | David U's current recommendation. |
| LC6090 | WKlaser.com via David U | ? | ? | 60w or 80w | 1360x1010x1070 mm | 900x600x? mm | ? | ? | ? | ? | opt | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | David U mentions the price of this has gone up recently and so may not be advantageous compared to the EXLAS-6090 |
| VLS 3.60 | Universal | $7,100 system (add laser $) | $0 (local) | 25w $3,950; 30w $4,800; 40w $6,400; 50w $8,000; 60w $9,600 | 965x914x762 mm | 610x305x229 mm | ? | $1,525 | incl. | incl. | air-cooled | incl. | ? | $1,050 | $1,250 | $2,650 | $4,848 filter | n/a | Based on Will's line-item quote |
| VLS 2.30 | Imprintables.com | $11,650 | ? | 30w | 661x356x635 mm | 406x305x102 mm | ? | $945 | incl. | incl. | air-cooled | incl. | ? | $240 | opt. | $1,490 | $4,848 filter | n/a | Based on Will's package-deal quote |
| VLS 3.50 | Imprintables.com | $16,600 | ? | 50w | 864x356x635 mm | 610x305x102 mm | ? | $945 | incl. | incl. | air-cooled | incl. | ? | $240 | opt. | $1,490 | $4,848 filter | n/a | Based on Will's package-deal quote |
| Epilog (?) | ICS | $13,995 | ? | 50w | ? | 610x305x? mm | ? | no | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | Based on a quick package-deal quote via Will |