6 Best Laser Engravers for Metal
Laser engraving is the process of creating patterns and designs on parts by evaporating material. The advantage of laser engraving is that the marks the process leaves on the part are both precise and durable. Laser engraving can be used in a variety of applications including: personalized gifts, trinkets, product branding and barcodes. This article takes a look at the 11 best metal laser engravers.
1. Atomstack A10 Pro
The Atomstack A10 Pro is an affordable, metal-capable 10-watt diode laser engraver for $479. Its working area is 410x400 mm. The A10 Pro has a spot size of 0.06x0.06mm and an engraving accuracy of around +0.01mm. A fan helps to blow debris away from the engraving surface during cutting. The XY movement of the laser system is controlled by a stepper motor and a synchronous belt drive system, while the Z axis is manually controlled by a knob. A swivel attachment can be purchased for engraving on round surfaces. Atomstack A10 Pro is compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL software.
2. LaserPecker 2
At $1,065, the LaserPecker 2 engraver is more expensive than other entry-level engravers, but it makes up for it with a robust set of available features. The basic system is a small portable 5 W diode laser engraver that is easy to assemble. Its simple, intuitive plug-and-play interface also makes it easy to set up and start sculpting. The LaserPecker 2 has an engraving speed of up to 3600 mm/min and has an integrated rotary attachment for cylindrical laser engraving. Other features include a fan that cools parts and blows away debris and a 20,000 Ah power bank that can power the router for up to 200 minutes without a cord.
3. Atomstack A5 Pro
The Atomstack A5 Pro costs $279 and has a working area of 410x400mm. This is a 5 W diode laser system with a spot size of 0.08x0.06 mm and an engraving accuracy of +0.01 mm. A lead screw facilitates the movement of the laser head along the X-axis, while a drive belt and rails guide movement on the Y-axis. This enables the laser module to move at speeds of up to 430 in/min. Atomstack A5 Pro is compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL software.
4. Atomstack S20 Pro
The Atomstack S20 Pro is a 20 W diode laser with a working area of 400x400 mm. The $799 engraver has a laser beam with a spot size of 0.08x0.1mm. The system has an engraving accuracy of +0.01 mm and a travel speed of up to 11,938 mm/min. Stepper motors and lead screws control the XY movement, while the Z movement is set manually. The machine can be operated offline - no need to connect it to the network for engraving. The Atomstack S20 Pro is compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL software.
5. Ortur Laser Master 3
The Ortur Laser Master 3 is a 10 W diode laser for $700. It has a 15.75x15.75" working area and a tight spot size of 0.05x0.01 mm with an accuracy of +0.0008 mm. This spot size allows for high quality engraving. Belt drive controlled by stepper motor XY is set manually Z The movement of the laser while in motion.Laser Master 3 is compatible with LaserGRBL, LightBurn and Laser Explorer software.
6. Ortur Laser Engraver, Laser Master 2 S2 SF
At $450, this machine is the cheapest on this list. The XY motion of the 1.6 W diode laser system is controlled by stepper motors and belt drives. It can move at speeds up to 15000 mm/min. The Z axis is set manually. The machine has a working area of 400x400 mm and a spot size of 0.05x0.1 mm. At 7.8 pounds, the machine is also one of the lightest on this list.
1. Atomstack A10 Pro
The Atomstack A10 Pro is an affordable, metal-capable 10-watt diode laser engraver for $479. Its working area is 410x400 mm. The A10 Pro has a spot size of 0.06x0.06mm and an engraving accuracy of around +0.01mm. A fan helps to blow debris away from the engraving surface during cutting. The XY movement of the laser system is controlled by a stepper motor and a synchronous belt drive system, while the Z axis is manually controlled by a knob. A swivel attachment can be purchased for engraving on round surfaces. Atomstack A10 Pro is compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL software.
2. LaserPecker 2
At $1,065, the LaserPecker 2 engraver is more expensive than other entry-level engravers, but it makes up for it with a robust set of available features. The basic system is a small portable 5 W diode laser engraver that is easy to assemble. Its simple, intuitive plug-and-play interface also makes it easy to set up and start sculpting. The LaserPecker 2 has an engraving speed of up to 3600 mm/min and has an integrated rotary attachment for cylindrical laser engraving. Other features include a fan that cools parts and blows away debris and a 20,000 Ah power bank that can power the router for up to 200 minutes without a cord.
3. Atomstack A5 Pro
The Atomstack A5 Pro costs $279 and has a working area of 410x400mm. This is a 5 W diode laser system with a spot size of 0.08x0.06 mm and an engraving accuracy of +0.01 mm. A lead screw facilitates the movement of the laser head along the X-axis, while a drive belt and rails guide movement on the Y-axis. This enables the laser module to move at speeds of up to 430 in/min. Atomstack A5 Pro is compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL software.
4. Atomstack S20 Pro
The Atomstack S20 Pro is a 20 W diode laser with a working area of 400x400 mm. The $799 engraver has a laser beam with a spot size of 0.08x0.1mm. The system has an engraving accuracy of +0.01 mm and a travel speed of up to 11,938 mm/min. Stepper motors and lead screws control the XY movement, while the Z movement is set manually. The machine can be operated offline - no need to connect it to the network for engraving. The Atomstack S20 Pro is compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL software.
5. Ortur Laser Master 3
The Ortur Laser Master 3 is a 10 W diode laser for $700. It has a 15.75x15.75" working area and a tight spot size of 0.05x0.01 mm with an accuracy of +0.0008 mm. This spot size allows for high quality engraving. Belt drive controlled by stepper motor XY is set manually Z The movement of the laser while in motion.Laser Master 3 is compatible with LaserGRBL, LightBurn and Laser Explorer software.
6. Ortur Laser Engraver, Laser Master 2 S2 SF
At $450, this machine is the cheapest on this list. The XY motion of the 1.6 W diode laser system is controlled by stepper motors and belt drives. It can move at speeds up to 15000 mm/min. The Z axis is set manually. The machine has a working area of 400x400 mm and a spot size of 0.05x0.1 mm. At 7.8 pounds, the machine is also one of the lightest on this list.
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