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Tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your laser machine: More precise engraving, clean cutting edges, and time-saving ideas for laser processing. the knowledge provided by leading laser machine experts.
Laser Engraving Stone: Tips and Tricks
Explore our comprehensive guide to stone engraving using CO2 laser technology. Discover invaluable stone engraving tips and tricks for achieving stunning results, from exploring the best stone types for engraving to laser parameter settings and how to engrave at depth.
Choosing the Right Laser Cutter for Schools and Universities
Laser machines have become increasingly popular in schools, colleges, and universities for various subjects, including art and design, design technologies, engineering, science, and vocational studies. However, when choosing the best laser machine for a school, administrators often need help to make the right decision. In this blog post, we'll discuss the critical factors to consider when selecting the best laser machine for your school.
How Do You Clean Laser Engraved Wood?
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey into the world of CO2 laser technology, within this guide, we've shared a range of invaluable wood engraving tips and tricks to help you achieve stunning results, ranging from exploring the best wood types to minimising scorching.
The Ultimate Laser Cutter Buying Guide
When it comes to buying a laser cutter, there are a lot of factors that you need to take into consideration. The price, the minimum and max thickness of the material that you can cut and engrave and obviously the quality of the co2 laser, warranty, on-going technical support, all of which we’ll explore in more depth in our latest article.
Why Are CO2 Lasers So Popular with Small Businesses?
Find out the benefits of co2 laser technology to small businesses. From providing a range of processing techniques to boosting your marketing efforts. With over 5 million new businesses launching in 2022 alone, competition is more fierce than ever. It's about standing out from the crowd, and personalisation is the way forward!
Glass Engraving Tips and Tricks
Perfect your glass engraving skills when using a co2 laser. Learn about the different glass types, engraving techniques and a few ideas on adding those all-important finishing touches.
How to Prolong the Life of Your Laser Tube
The laser tube is one of the most, if not the most important part of a laser machine. It's crucial to do all you can to keep your laser tube in tip-top working condition if you want to ensure the quality of your work. In this blog post, we'll go over some of the common questions surrounding these important components and most importantly how you can extend the life of your co2 laser tube.
Laser Cutter Maintenance Guide
Maintaining your laser engraving machines is necessary for safety purposes. Ensuring that your machine is clean helps extend the life and usability of it. In this article we explore common cleaning tips to keep your laser engraver running smoothly.
CO2 vs Fiber Lasers - What’s the difference?
Fiber and CO2 lasers have a few fundamental differences however they both operate using similar technology. In this article we will explore the main differences between a CO2 Laser and Fiber Laser and how they work?
Vision Laser Systems
Excited to announce our exclusive Vision laser system collection. When you need precision lasers without the hefty price tag, these laser cutters are the perfect choice. Not only do they give you incredible cutting, engraving and marking results, they're also extremely affordable right now at their introductory price!
Pro’s and Con’s of Buying a Cheap Laser Cutter
If you're considering purchasing your first co2 laser cutter, then this article will help you to answer some common questions and provide an overview of the important factors that you should consider before deciding which type of laser machine is right for your business.
Tips for Buying a Co2 Laser Cutter
If you're considering purchasing your first co2 laser cutter, then this article will help you to answer some common questions and provide an overview of the important factors that you should consider before deciding which type of laser machine is right for your business.
Why are laser-tubes in laser-cutters consumables
It’s important to look for ways to extend your lasers durability. You should take a look at the most consumable parts in the laser cutter. As you go through different components, you will notice that the co2 laser tube is one of the most consumable items. If you want to extend the lifetime of your laser cutter, you should understand why laser-tubes in laser-cutters are consumables. We’ve teamed up with our laser engineers to provide you with some solid advice.
Laser Classes - Laser Classification System
In the Uk, Lasers are classified for safety purposes based on their potential for causing injury to humans’ eyes and skin based on exposure time. When purchasing a cheap laser machine it's important to take into consideration the safety class of the laser.
Is buying a cheap laser cutter worth it?
It’s a question we're asked on a regular basis and naturally, we all have a budget we need to work within. But is buying a cheap laser cutter really worth it?
As with so many things, you get what you pay for. As you can imagine, we've seen it all, from £300 laser machines to £30,000 - So it really does depend on what you are wanting to get out of your laser machine.
Choosing The Right Co2 Laser Machine For Your Business.
Which co2 laser cutting and laser engraving machine is the right one for my business? What is the cost of a laser machine? What are the running costs of a typical co2 laser? These are the common questions we'll go over to help you make informed decisions when it comes to purchasing your laser!
Co2 Laser Machines used in Business
Co2 laser systems must be maintained at times by cleaning, and if necessary repaired with spare parts and consumables. At Focused Laser Systems we provide, service and maintain a wide range of co2 laser machines around the UK. To give you insight into how our customers are using their co2 laser machines we'd like to introduce you to Woodwork by John Phillips.
Co2 Laser Machine Accessories - Tips and Tricks.
Are you creating or looking to produce products on your co2 laser machine? This week we’ve been speaking to our clients up and down the country and our laser technicians - take your skills/product ideas to the next level and check out these amazing products.
Purchasing Your First co2 Laser Cutting, Etching, Engraving and Marking Machine.
Thinking about taking the plunge and purchasing your first co2 laser cutting and engraving machine? Whether you are looking to provide a personalisation service on a product, bespoke parts for industrial use or even setting up your own laser cutting business, there are a few questions and maintenance costs you might want to consider before deciding which co2 laser machine to purchase.