What’s important to me? |
Laser Fiber |
Laser CO2 |
Laser Green |
Rotary/CNC |
Purchase cost |
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Maintenance requirement |
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Medium |
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Low |
Overall ease of operation |
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Green Technology/Low Carbon Footprint |
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Lowest Long-Term Cost of Ownership |
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Transportable |
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Compatibility with Materials - Organic (wood leather acrylic, etc) |
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Compatibility with Materials - Inorganic (Brass Aluminum, Steel, etc) |
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PVC, Sensitive Plastics, Composite Materials |
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Range of Applications |
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Equipment Life Cycle/Durability |
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ADA Braille |
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Photograph Reproduction |
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3D Engraving |
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Cylindrical Engraving |
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Contour Cutting under 1/8" Thickness |
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Contour Cutting Over 1/8"Thickness |
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Surface Marking Speed |
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Deep Marking or Engraving |
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