Laser Engraver for a project - i need your help!

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thodoris
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Laser Engraver for a project - i need your help!

Post by thodoris »

Hello to everyone from Greece!
First, i would like to say that i have no idea about laser engraver machines at all.
I am writing about a botanical park project that we are working on a Greek island. For the needs of the park we have to create small wooden signs (some hundreds) with mostly texts ( plant names - information ) and probably some simple graphics.
I am thinking to order a cheap Chinese laser engraver and try to create the signs i need. I did a quick search and i came up with the next machines:
http://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d- ... 64360.html
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2500mW-A3-30x40 ... 2241936636
http://www.ebay.com/itm/252399593397?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT
My budget is 200$ to 300$.
I would like to hear your opinions, do you think i will be able to create the signs ( i can engrave the signs one by one -there is no rush) ?
and your opinion about the above machines ( are 2500 MW enough ? ), do you have any similar model to recommend me?
Thank you,
Thodoris
Thunder Laser -Nolan
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Re: Laser Engraver for a project - i need your help!

Post by Thunder Laser -Nolan »

You only needs small wooden signs for park don't need a laser machine , that is not a wise long-term strategy.
In my opinions,you can find factory processing.
Firstly,with a limited budget the chose is handicapped in its operation.Price differences are used as a proxy for differences in quality.I check you chosen,the machine only use in DIY or household.The machine ability in engrave could not come up to the requirement.
Secondly, little knowledge on laser machine
If you needs processing I can introduced to you .
Here is some sample photo
http://www.thunderlaser.com/sample-phot ... photo.html
http://www.thunderlaser.com/sample-phot ... photo.html
ianvp18
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Re: Laser Engraver for a project - i need your help!

Post by ianvp18 »

HI!Your needs I think you can directly find a laser cutting store to help you complete
ianvp18
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Re: Laser Engraver for a project - i need your help!

Post by ianvp18 »

I think you do not need to buy a laser cutting machine
thodoris
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Re: Laser Engraver for a project - i need your help!

Post by thodoris »

Hello, thank you for your answers!
The reason i prefer to have my own machine rather than ordering the signs is that i can add / edit a sign whenever i want easily.
Any other opinion? why do you think that i won't be able to do what i want with these engravers?
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