Hi all,
I've been researching a bit trying to find pricing on Trotec, Epilog and Universal lasers, with very little luck. I make wood crafts and have been dreaming of adding engraving to my offerings, along with some cutting and perhaps rotary engraving down the road.
The trotec speedy 300 looks pretty good for production volume work, and it sounds like Epilog and Universal are worth looking into as well, although I'm open to other options if there are other companies that meet my needs. Quality cuts, production speed, reliable operation, room for upgrades (rotary tool, etc) and good tech support/replacement parts are key.
Additionally, I need to know what peripherals I will have to think about. Can I use a 100CFM bathroom fan for exhaust, or do I need something with several hundred CFMs of airflow? Is all the cooling stuff built into most machines now, or do I need to research and choose that stuff too? What software will I need to buy or choose from to set up jobs, is it included in the package?
Overall, what is a reasonable entry cost to expect?
I know there are probably a few dozen more details I will need to supply about what my needs are, but in the interest of keeping this opening post concise, I will stop here and await your responses.
btw - I am new in this forum, and look forward to meeting you all!