Laser Cutting

Hi,

I’m looking at possibly buying a laser cutting machine. It’s going to be an expensive purchase for my business so I need to make sure we choose the right one - but I’m still doing my research at the minute…

I’m a bit confused about the machines using gas assist (CO2/N2?) - I’m looking for a machine that will cut wood/plastic/metal to a good quality, do all laser cutters use gas assist? I know there’s other options if you’re material specific (eg. just doing metal), but I really want that flexibility of different materials, and could really just do with some advice about what I need to look for, and if there are any laser cutters that don’t use perishables, or extra accessories I’ll need to keep buying?

I’m a bit lost in the woods with this one, so any advice is much appreciated! Don’t try and be smart though… Yahoo Answers isn’t gonna be what I base a potentially £10K decision on! I’m doing my research, just you guys have been helpful before so any points in the right direction would be great!

Thanks in advance Sorry, I’m talking Laser Cutters as in CNC, not handheld tools…
Thanks, any info on cutters for materials like wood and plastics though? Cheers!

No they dont all use gas our under water one for cutting steel plate dos not use gas . Out of water we use a plasma cutter for steel and stainless steel. Both of these would be no use to you. I know Dorset Glass have two for cutting plate glass.

Can you efficiently cut MDF wood for a Subwoofer box using an Engraving laser?

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