Hello
I'd like to start a business in Switzerland (cut and engrave 3mm PMMA/MDF) and I need your advices for my first laser machine.
I had first a 5000€ budget and after many searches I realized that it was far not enough for a serious and reliable tool.
Now after several negociations with some dealers (and a big increase of my budget) I have 3 choices :
1 -
Epilog Mini 40W (
18"x12", servo motors, air assist, engraving table, cutting table, linear encoders...) with 3 years warranty (laser tube and machine) and a G30 filter table from Germany.
2 -
for around the same price Universal Laser Versalaser 3.50 40W (
24"x12", stepper motors, air assist, engraving table, cutting table...) with 3 years warranty (laser tube and machine) and a Bofa base 1 filter table (UK).
3 -
for 2200€ more than the 2 others Epilog Mini + 40W (
24"x12"...same as Mini) with 3 years warranty (laser tube and machine) and a G30 filter table from Germany.
Steppers vs servos ?
Reliability of the 2 brands ?
Which costs the least for parts replacement ?
Speed ?
Quality ?
Epilog vs Universal Drivers ? (I use Illustrator CC and Epilog seems to be designed for CorelDraw)
Limits with 18" area compared to the 24" ?
It seems the good deal is the ULS but I tried only the Epilog Mini+ (unfortunately the 2200€ extra is 2200€ beyond my extended budget but if you think it really worth the price I can deal with it).
Which one would you recommend and why ?
Thank you very much