By Sakoman in forum Bridgeport / Hardinge Mills, By panozeng in forum Bridgeport / Hardinge Mills, Hi Justin, welcome to the forum.There are 2 things to look for when comparing flatbed lasers. But the jump from a Boss/FS laser to a Trotec/ULS/Epilog is pretty big. In my opinion they are the best brand at the moment for small. 03-07-2020, 3:04 PM #4. The K-40 laser cutters are going to be the best bang for your buck if you just need a high power laser cutter to get started with. Often not even that. Laser Engraving; Sublimation; Build; Make Money; Magazine. is in the first category, Boss is in the last.With all that being said, if you need a good quality machine (for good quality results) I’ll, What should I pay for a used Epilog Mini 18, Specs and pics on Bridgeport Boss 5 thru Boss 12, Boss 10 Retrofit options / need Boss 10 Diagrams. I have been looking at Epilog and BossLaser, obviously there is an astronomical difference in price, but how big is the difference in the product and performance? Often not even that. This is my second year of owning an Epilog Helix 24 X 18, 50 watt laser. The site is 100% free to join and use, so join today! is in the first category, Boss is in the last. Kev Williams. I’m not saying Boss’s are bad, but Thunder Lasers are cheaper, better built, higher quality machines, with better support in my opinion. We looked at lasers from companies like EPILOG and Trotec, but couldn’t justify the 4x to 6x higher price, even if that meant longer tube life. By yourhinote in forum Want To Buy...Need help! Most of the Chinese machines are done this way hence their reliability issues.3. . Edit: the price jump from a FS laser to Trotec, etc is pretty big. The only thing that these makers have in favor over the Boss is the significant jump in price. The Epilog is the only laser in that list that is mechanically any different and the additional speed from its servos is only helpful if you are doing a lot of rastering. 95 uses a Epilog 40 watt Helix. You’ll get a 50w CO2 laser tube and it uses a water pump cooling system. All CNCzone.com Content - Copyright © 2019 - All Rights Reserved Subscribe. they will add a markup 2-3 times higher than the actual cost of the equipment with the promise of a better local support but from my personal experience it is always better to deal with the original manufacturer. BOSSLASER™ offers hobbyists, businesses and educational institutions quality CO2 and fiber laser cutter and engraver systems. (Epilog’s Fusion M2 series would have been in the running as well, but they’re large and thus relatively expensive.) This machine has an extremely efficient 45W CO2 laser tube. Our goal is to find a machine that can cut 2-3mm wood, acrylic glass, leather, rubber and engrave anodized aluminum in a budget of around 5000 - 6000€ which is rather the low end of professional laser cutter devices. Ken at Boss Laser Very happy with my purchase from Boss Laser. .2. This post summarizes our findings on the mid-range desktop laser cutter products. But it cost me $27k! We found ourselves eventually selecting the Dremel Digilab LC40 as our recommended desktop laser cutter. easy boss w/ fair wage or diffcult boss w/ high pay? nor manufacture anything on their own. . . More infomations about the cookies and further configurations. The Universal has dual tubes and a lower price tag. CNC Machines,CAD/CAM,Milling Machines,Lathes,Classifieds, , they have the best people in the field working for them, patents. In this blog I offer my experience and insight in helping woodworkers who are considering buying, or have just bought, a laser engraver. the technology and the type of company you are buying from. Both Kevin L. and Ken T. were very patient and always answered all of my questions regarding the 2 machines that I recently purchased. Analog (voltage) vs pulse driven system, the good machines use analog.3. Epilog vs. Universal. If you want, we can send you a video of us running the FS laser with some scraps we have on hand. I have looked at both and the Epilog has servo drive, linear encoders. nor manufacture anything on their own. Other models include Trotec, Rabbit, Boss (Made in China but heavily supported in the US), and I’m sure there may be more. The only thing they design on their own is usually the. Proprietary drivers and software written for the specific model -it has a huge effect over the overall performance of the machine.So specifically about Epilog Zing vs Boss using the above list - Epilog Zing has 2 of 3, Boss is 0 of 3 (none of the good thing mentioned above).For the type of company (ordered from best to worse):1. 3D Universe has been comparing and evaluating desktop laser cutters for quite a while now. Proprietary drivers and software written for the specific model. We are the largest and most active discussion forum for manufacturing industry. Just DM me and we’ll put together a little review. 59 were here. 1. share. If you want to step in the pro world take a look at companies like Epilog, Boss, Trotec and Full Spectrum. Nov 19, 2009 #1. chevrolet Premium Subscriber. Legend Laser Series Overview. Employment Opportunity / RFQ (Request for Quote). Employment Opportunity / RFQ (Request for Quote). If you can't find a used Epilog on Craigslist, then Boss isn't a bad option. check out the. Zing has 2 of 3, Boss is 0 of 3 (none of the good thing mentioned above).For the type of company (ordered from best to worse):1. support, access to the latest technology, etc.2. Arguably the top two are ULS and Epilog. We can just get through 1/4 delrin, and that’s with some significant kerf angle and a poor edge. support, access to the latest technology, etc. Most of the Chinese machines are done this way hence their reliability issues. Zing has 2 of 3, Boss is 0 of 3 (none of the good thing mentioned above).For the type of company (ordered from best to worse):1. support, access to the latest technology, etc.2. Proprietary drivers and software written for the specific model. All of our tubes are backed by two-year warranties, ensuring minimal hassle in the rare event something does inconvenience you. Hello all, Looking for some feedback on my fisrt laser purchase. how big is the difference in the product and performance? This cutter is one of the best choices for those who are looking for a versatile and reliable commercial grade laser cutter. Im in the $5k price range and plan to use the laser to engrave, and cut leather as well as engrave Delrin to make leather stamps. . Advertise; Archive – Table of Contents. Subscribe to our newsletter and stay up to date with the latest news and deals! While frustrating, I would not qualify my ordeal as the nightmares I have heard about other companies (besides Rabbit, which I hear is amazing, but be prepared to spend an additional 2 grand, although both Rabbit and Boss probably use the same base machine). , they have the best people in the field working for them, patents. It can engrave materials, such as glass, marble, titanium, and even stone. They simply buy machines from the second category (assembling companies) and print their logo on the machines. . Analog (voltage) vs pulse driven system, the good machines use analog.3. Ken goes out of his way to help you out plus is a great teacher when it … Boss LS-1416 (Commerical Grade) As an alternative to both the Laser Spectrum Muse and the Glowforge Pro, the Boss LS-1416 is a powerful laser cutter that comes in at a cheaper price for the standard package. Epilog Laser manufactures the world's leading laser engraving and cutting systems, proudly made in the USA. Epilog's Laser Engraver Is the Most Dangerous Object in the Office Being the office Halo champion feels good. they will add a markup 2-3 times higher than the actual cost of the equipment with the promise of a better local support but from my personal experience it is always better to deal with the original manufacturer. Latest Bosslaser 15% off Promo code, Save 10%-50% Now On Your Favorite Brands! Taking the fiber laser out of focus by +.06” - .09” broadens the beam and produces a very bright mark on anodized coating. 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