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Laser Engraving vs Rotary Engraving Comparison Chart
| What’s important to me? | Laser Fiber | Laser CO2 | Laser Green | Rotary/CNC |
| Purchase cost | $$$$ | $$$$ | $$$ | $$ |
| Maintenance requirement | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
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| Lowest Long-Term Cost of Ownership | |
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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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| 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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| Deep Marking or Engraving | |
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Excellent; Best Fit | |
Very Good; Above Avg Fit | |
Acceptable; Average Fit |
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Poor; Below Avg Fit | |
Unacceptable; Not a Fit |
