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=Basics= | =Basics= | ||
*This page aims to compare [[Laser Diode]] and [[CO2 Laser]] based [[Laser Cutters]] and/or [[Laser Engravers]] | *This page aims to compare [[Laser Diode]] and [[CO2 Laser]] based [[Laser Cutters]] and/or [[Laser Engravers]] | ||
=Laser Diode= | |||
==Advantages== | |||
*No mirrors required, only the diode, and lenses on that axis | |||
*No Seperate Laser Tube Needed | |||
*CAN be cheaper | |||
==Disadvantages== | |||
*Seem to be sold anywhere from 1-10w no more than that | |||
*So they can only do engraving, and some of the higher up wattage, and the 10w laser can cut some materials (wood, acrylic) | |||
=CO2 Laser= | |||
==Advantages== | |||
*40 watt is usually the lowest power offered, and thus is far more capable than diode systems | |||
*Usually has a large bed more comprable to a [[CNC Router]] | |||
==Disadvantages== | |||
*Usually needs a watercooler for the tube | |||
*Has a glass laser tube (fragile) | |||
*Has a larger bed (great for larger projects, but takes up more space) | |||
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Latest revision as of 02:11, 29 July 2020
Basics
- This page aims to compare Laser Diode and CO2 Laser based Laser Cutters and/or Laser Engravers
Laser Diode
Advantages
- No mirrors required, only the diode, and lenses on that axis
- No Seperate Laser Tube Needed
- CAN be cheaper
Disadvantages
- Seem to be sold anywhere from 1-10w no more than that
- So they can only do engraving, and some of the higher up wattage, and the 10w laser can cut some materials (wood, acrylic)
CO2 Laser
Advantages
- 40 watt is usually the lowest power offered, and thus is far more capable than diode systems
- Usually has a large bed more comprable to a CNC Router
Disadvantages
- Usually needs a watercooler for the tube
- Has a glass laser tube (fragile)
- Has a larger bed (great for larger projects, but takes up more space)