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Hi,

After 12 months of mulling over buying a laser cutter, I will be placing an order for either a Thunderlaser or Bodor laser.

I have been offered an 80W Thunderlaser or either a 80W or 100W...

It did seem a bold statement that 'their new machines never lost any power over time' so I questioned him over the claim at least 3 times because I was aware of the issue of reduction in power over...

Thanks, I have had a look at Trotec's video explaining the concept on their ceramicore, seems plausible but only time will tell. From memory the Epilog salesman thought their machines tube would have...

Speaking to a Trotec salesman, he advised that their laser tube in their new machines never lost any power over time. We were told that the Laser would produce the same results at 10,000 hours as it...

Thanks Dave, thought so.

I have another question but not sure whether to start a new thread on this. I am going to visit and be demonstrated a number of machines from different suppliers. These...

Thanks for everyones responses.

I will continue researching, I have contacted Thunderlaser direct for a quote but it appears they have a dealer in the UK. On a side note and I have not checked...

Keith do you happen to know if 60W will cut 6mm Acrylic? The wood I am thinking of cutting and engraving is primaraly Oak with other types of wood in lower quantities, speed at the minute is not...

Thanks Dave, might have to consider a 60W machine.

Many thanks for everyones input, suggestions and experience. I must admit I am leaning 70%-30% towards a chinese machine based on the information provided and the more I read. The BIG problem for me...

I was a little wary of AddSharks because I couldn't find much info on them, that's not saying they are not reputable dealers. Thanks for your opinion.

I will have a drive up to HPC once Epilog and...

Thanks for peoples input!!

Dave, HPC is one of the companies who I mentioned in a previous email. I have spoken to them but not in depth but have enquired about a demo, which are every Friday....

Thank you both for your advice and views.

David you mention "on a well adjusted machine". Does this mean for example i.e: mirrors aligned, clean lenses, correct extraction, cool tube etc or does...

What i am trying to understand is at a 1/3 of the cost of a Epilog / Trotec would i be expected to see a 1/3 of the quality and reliability of the more expensive machines or am I being too...

Hi,

I have been roaming around the forums for a few weeks and reading up on laser specs and reviews, many thanks for all the information that as been posted.

I am a small sign maker, home based...