Comparison of Monport Co2 laser engravers

Introduction             

Laser engraving is a great technology that can create many applications, from excellent business cards and modern school kits to trinkets and customized products sold on Etsy. With the creation of laser engraver projects, many problems arise. What materials should I use to better fit my project? Which design software is more suitable? How should I use laser engraving/cutting technology for design? Most importantly: what kind of laser engraving machine should I use?             

From a small desktop laser engraving machine suitable for beginners to a large laser engraving machine suitable for professional purposes, it’s all available on the official website of Monport. We know that choosing a suitable laser cutting machine may be difficult and depends on many factors. In this blog post, we will compare different series of CO2 laser engraving machines provided by Monportlaser. You can know more about what our laser engraving machine can achieve, the uses and functions of different laser engravers. We will provide you with some guidance.

What Is a Co2 Laser Engraving Machine?

A co2 laser engraving machine is a computer numerical control non-metallic laser engraving system that uses a Co2 laser tube to output a high-density laser beam for engraving and cutting.

Co2 laser engraving machine is used for wood, fabric, leather, acrylic, plastic, plexiglass, paper, wool, rubber, crystal, ceramic tile, jewelry, POM, bamboo, and more non-metallic materials. It is widely used in craft production, advertising, decoration, clothing, leather, toys, electronic appliances, computer embroidery and cutting, modeling, packaging and printing, paper products and other industries.             

The CO2 laser machine is equipped with a precision water-cooled Co2 laser generator, which can engrave on almost any non-metallic material surface. Non metallic laser engraving machines can also be used to cut many different materials. Using the rotary attachment, you can engrave any cylindrical object, such as cup, pen holder, musical instrument, etc. The Co2 laser engraving system supports a variety of graphic formats, such as BMP, PLT, HPGL, GIF, JPG, JPEG, DXF, AI, PDF,  etc. Co2 laser machine is equipped with Ruida control system of CorelDRAW, AutoCAD and more professional software. Co2 non-metallic laser engraving machine is compatible with win10, win8, win7, Windows Vista and Windows XP.

How Does Co2 Laser Engraving Machine Work？

The Co2 laser generator uses the conversion between the vibration energy level and rotation energy level of Co2 molecules to generate a laser beam. The laser beam is transmitted and focused on the material surface, which makes the material irradiated by the high-energy laser beam evaporate rapidly and form pits. Use the computer to control the X-Y console, drive the laser head to move, and control the laser switch as needed. The image information generated by the software is stored in the computer in a certain way. When the information is read from the computer in sequence, the laser head scans back and forth from left to right, from top to bottom, and line by line along the scanning track, and forms an engraving pattern. Laser cutting can be realized by using a high-power laser. Turn it down for engraving and turn it up for cutting. The laser power level will also affect the engraving depth and cutting thickness.

Monport Co2 Laser Engraver Comparison Chart

Model:	Monport 40W	Monport 55W	Monport 60W	Monport 80W
Price	$503.49	$2,374.99	$2,754.99	$4,199.99
Laser Source	Co2	Co2	Co2	Co2
Laser Power	40W	55W	60W	80W
Working Area	8” x 12”	16” x 24”	20” x 28”	24” x 36”
Auto-Focus	×	×	×	√
Red Dot Guidance	×	√	√	√
Rotary Capability	×	√	√	√
Z-depth	0.5”- 2.5”	7”- 8”	7”- 9”	8”- 9”
Engraving Speed	100–255 mm/s	100 - 500mm/s	100 - 500mm/s	100 - 500mm/s
Cutting Speed	1–20mm/s	1 - 30mm/s	1 - 30mm/s	1 - 30mm/s
Motion	X, Y axis	X, Y, Z axis	X, Y, Z axis	X, Y, Z axis
Air Assist	×	√	√	√
USB Port	√	√	√	√
Safety Sensor	√	√	√	√
Cooling System	√	√	√	√
Linear System	√	√	√	√
Warranty	√	√	√	√
Machine Dimensions	32” x 20” x 10”	45” x 30” x 27”	47.2”x 38.2”x 36.2”	57” x 43” x 34”

 

Monport Desktop Laser Engraving Machine 

If you are a beginner who literally have no idea of laser engraving but with huge enthusiasm to make your own laser design works, then this Monport 40W Co2 machine is highly recommended!

Its working area is 0.5’’ Standard Z-depth and 2.5’’ Max Z-depth.

This type can safely engrave or cut any laser-compatible material like wood, paper and acrylic etc, but only except unplated metal. You can purchase it at a very low price and create your laser work.

• Compact and Portable Design

Our Monport 40w laser engraver completely matches the most size of your worktable, not taking up too much space.

• Suitable for New Beginners

With 40w laser power, affordable price, easy-to-operate process, Monport allows new beginners to have a try of small crafts in laser engraving industry. 

• User-Friendly Control Board

Equipped with two LCD displays including laser power supply and cooling water temperature, it keeps you updated when the machine is working.

Monport Co2 Industrial Laser Engravers 

These two types of industrial laser cutters ( 60W, 80W) are suitable for small business and industries. They can advance your engraving efficiency by a large margin and make youbusinessesr design more attractive. 

Compared with Desktop, they superimposed businessesse visible red light on the optical axis of the laser to indicate the position of the laser beam, enabling preview and focusing of the target range. Tbusinesseshe working area includes 7” Standard Z-depth and 8” Max Z-depth, with a much faster speed. 

Features & Benefits of Monport industrial series:

• Super High Speed Engraving

The engraving speed of Monport industrial laser engravers (up to 500 mm/s) offers you more efficiency.

• High Resolution And High Accuracy

Resolution up to 4500 dpi; LED headlights under the lid give point illumination for precision; 2.0" Focal lens provides higher resolution and etching of extremely small fonts;

Built-in air assist system guides a pressurized air stream through the laser head nozzle to displace debris, heat, and combustible gases from the engraving surface and laser beam path, keeping engravings more precise. 

• Smart and Upgraded Ruida Digital Controller

Controller like a brain, conducting the laser head, adjusting laser power and speed settings, file viewing, project framing and works well with laser software like RDWorks, Coreldraw_laser, Auto-CAD_laser and Lightburn.

• Red Dot Guidance

The red dot shows the laser head position, marks the working path and frames the project sizes, assisting you with more convenience and guidance. 

• Smart Safety Sensor

The safety shutdown sensor helps stop the machine when opening the transparent window cover. Once closed, press the “Enter” button to continue operation.

• Long Service Life of Laser Tube

The long service life of the laser tube can reach 2000 working hours.

Co2 Laser Engraving/Cutting Capacity

Applicable Materials	Engraving	Cutting
Acrylic| Plexiglass | Delrin| Mylar| PC| PP| Kapton tape	√	√
Organic board | Double color sheet | Rubber	√	√
Wood | Plywood | Veneer | MDF | Balsa	√	√
Leather | PU | Synthetic Leather | Genuine Leather	√	√
Fabric | Cloth | Textile	√	√
Paper | Cardboard | Chipboard | Press Board	√	√
Plastic	√	√
Ceramic | Tile | Marble | Glass	√	×

 

Co2 Laser Engraving Machine Applications 

Co2 laser engraving machine is applicable to wood engraving, industrial prototype, industrial engraving, logo making, medical parts engraving, aerospace, architectural modeling, professional advertising, plastic manufacturing, flexo, purchasing point, rubber stamp, picture frame, gift manufacturing, bar code, gasket cutting, textile cutting, puzzle, cabinet, award recognition, personalized pen, door handle Scroll pattern cutting, games, toys, finger joints, inlays, coverings, fraternity baffles, music boxes, light switch boards, jewelry boxes, parts engraving, router templates, desk covers, waste booking, photo albums, jewelry, handicrafts and Italian jewelry.            

Applicable materials: Wood, acrylic, stone, bamboo, plexiglass, crystal, plastic, clothing, paper, leather, rubber, ceramics, glass and other non-metallic materials.            

Applicable industries: Advertising, gifts, crafts, art, toys, shoes, computers, model making, clothing, construction, paper, packaging and printing. 

Now that you have seen the current four Co2 laser engraving machines side by side, you can make your own decision. You need to weigh your choices, understand your needs, and adjust your budget. Desktop style is more suitable for beginners to realize their own design needs; The high-power industrial series can meet professional needs and carry out small businesses. I hope this article can help you choose the most suitable laser engraving machine for you! If you have any questions, you can consult our customer service personnel. Also welcome to leave a message to us!