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TwoTrees TS3 10W Laser
Price: $499.00
Deal Price: $439.00
coupon: SM60
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Price: $499.00
Deal Price: $439.00
coupon: SM60
https://www.twotrees3d.
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TwoTrees TS3 10W Laser
Price: $499.00
Deal Price: $439.00
coupon: SM60
https://www.twotrees3d.
Price: $499.00
Deal Price: $439.00
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I just looked up the current price of the OMTech k40 that I have and it's $479. Curious to hear anyone's reasoning for why a 10w is worth it (not being sarcastic).
I don't think that I can post pictures here but if you go a little ways down on this link you can see my k40 in my old dungeon..eh, workshop: https://thecraftycatsma
Granted, the k40 does require tinkering. It is leagues ahead of a 10w diode laser.
I just looked up the current price of the OMTech k40 that I have and it's $479. Curious to hear anyone's reasoning for why a 10w is worth it (not being sarcastic).
I don't think that I can post pictures here but if you go a little ways down on this link you can see my k40 in my old dungeon..eh, workshop: https://thecraftycatsman.com/comp...r-cutters/ [thecraftycatsman.com]
Granted, the k40 does require tinkering. It is leagues ahead of a 10w diode laser.
Because I would really like to know what the K40 can do better than this 10w diode considering how it's leagues ahead?
Because I would really like to know what the K40 can do better than this 10w diode considering how it's leagues ahead?
1. k40 has a larger cutting bed with the ability to widen with some tinkering. This is a big deal to me because I find that even the k40 is often too small for what I am cutting. To go even smaller would be a dealbreaker for me.
2. 10w diodes are a stretch and most do not maintain that level of power for long. I can't say for certain about this one but I would rather go with a cO2. My reasoning is this, for cO2 lasers the k40 is actually small, for diode lasers the 10w is large (most are 5w). I would rather go with a product that is not struggling to hit its ceiling.
3. Upgrades: the k40 is a tinkerers toy, I get that. But you can upgrade parts over time to get even better outputs. From what I can see, the 10w laser does not offer the same flexibility.
4. Acrylic: You can not cut clear acrylics with a diode laser.
Given the above, I would expect the 10w diode laser to be less than a k40. Further, I see no world where this 10w laser is worth $849. At the sale price it is price competitive to a k40 product that offers a larger cutting area, more customization and cutting options.
To be fair, I think the main argument for a 10w diode is simplicity. I think that argument held more water 5 years ago when k40's had more production related issues.
As I said though, I am curious to hear feedback from others.
1. k40 has a larger cutting bed with the ability to widen with some tinkering. This is a big deal to me because I find that even the k40 is often too small for what I am cutting. To go even smaller would be a dealbreaker for me.
2. 10w diodes are a stretch and most do not maintain that level of power for long. I can't say for certain about this one but I would rather go with a cO2. My reasoning is this, for cO2 lasers the k40 is actually small, for diode lasers the 10w is large (most are 5w). I would rather go with a product that is not struggling to hit its ceiling.
3. Upgrades: the k40 is a tinkerers toy, I get that. But you can upgrade parts over time to get even better outputs. From what I can see, the 10w laser does not offer the same flexibility.
4. Acrylic: You can not cut clear acrylics with a diode laser.
Given the above, I would expect the 10w diode laser to be less than a k40. Further, I see no world where this 10w laser is worth $849. At the sale price it is price competitive to a k40 product that offers a larger cutting area, more customization and cutting options.
To be fair, I think the main argument for a 10w diode is simplicity. I think that argument held more water 5 years ago when k40's had more production related issues.
As I said though, I am curious to hear feedback from others.
Firstly both of these laser enclosures are of the same size, which is fairly small by today's standards, but if you want a truly large area to work with then you have to spend many thousands on the CO2, while same coverage with diode will only cost a few hundred.
Secondly 10w diode laser is what it is- 10w and not a 5w laser working twice as hard. To get more specific it's actually two 5w lasers working in tandem to make a 10w ray.
Thirdly, you can definitely upgrade some of the most popular diode machines and you can even add diodes to a CNC machine.
The cost to maintain is also very different. CO2 requires liquid cooling and regular tube replacements that cost as much as a whole diode setup.
The bottom line is if you're on a budget then diode is the way to go. If you have thousands to spare and are looking to run a business then CO2 is king.
I think that making a blanket statement that CO2 machines are leagues ahead is like saying that a Ferrari is leagues ahead of the Camry. Sure it is, but what you're currently driving is just a Fiero dressed up in a Ferrari replica kit, so you may just as well get the Camry.
I'm not saying that you should buy this particular diode setup either. Personally I'll be buying a diode machine with the largest available work area and will build an enclosure myself.
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