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Notes on each Manufacturer, including reviews
Tips on Choosing a Laser
- What bed size do you need?
- Can you perform maintenance yourself, or do you need local technicians?
- When it breaks, how long will it take to get it fixed?
- What software drives the machine and can it import your design files?
- Is there a local maker space that will let you test drive it?
Tips on buying a Chinese laser
I basically built my list of requirements (bed size, laser type/power, etc) (It would be nice to add a list of typical requirements so others know what to ask for) I wanted and sent it off to 10+ laser manufacturers on Alibaba and waited for a response of what they have and they could provide.
It takes 2 months to get to the US via sea port shipping and FDA 2811 clearance. It is a class 4 laser, and if you do not file the right paperwork you will get lost in clearance and customs. A broker is highly advised, but you do not need a $500 bond when a smaller bond will work just fine. Find a different broker if they force you to do a $500 yearly bond. A single entry bond is fine. I paid $72.
