[Design and Technology] Low-cost Lasercutter

[Lambert Dean]

Hi David,

We have an Epilog mini 25 watt laser cutter which retail around $10,000 mark I think?

The size of the cutting / engraving bed is 450 by 300mm and is ideal for cutting up to 3-4mm timber (various types), 3mm acrylic and engraves (raster) metal.

They are excellent machines and reasonably priced  - CNC ALFEX based in Broadmeadows

Dean.

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Dean Lambert
Faculty Leader - Technology
John Paul College
McMahons Road
Frankston VIC 3199
Ph 9784 0375




From: destech-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:destech-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Pitt, David
Sent: Thursday, 4 February 2016 10:16 PM
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Subject: [Design and Technology] Low-cost Lasercutter

Hi everyone!

Our school has (finally) approved a capital expenditure for our tech department to buy a laser cutter.  We're a state school with a smallish tech area at the moment which is growing, and we're starting to move from more traditional hand-tool and power tool methods to introduce CAD/CAM.

Last year we picked up some entry-level 3D printers which are still servicing our needs, which is great, and were "proof of concept" for our business manager.

Long story short, we've got about $8000 to play with and would like a small laser-cutter.  The ideal would be to engrave a range of materials, and to cut up to about 3-4mm acrylic, ply, and so on.  Just a small unit.

I was hoping for recommendations?  I'd like to buy within AU if possible.

Cheers,
David Pitt
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