FAQ

How long does a laser engraver last?

A laser engraver's lifespan depends on its usage, maintenance, and quality. Generally, a well-maintained and high-quality laser engraver can last for several years of continuous use.

How does color laser engraving work?

During the process of laser engraving, the laser beam impinges on the material, exposing it to a great deal of heat. Depending on the exposure time, the color changes and creates a contrast, or the...

How deep can laser engraving go?

When it comes to deep engraving, the depth can easily reach a few millimeters into metals. This is in stark contrast with regular laser engraving, which is typically only a few microns deep. But re...

What are CNC routers best for?

A CNC router is an automatic machine tool with a computer-controlled system. Used for milling, drilling, engraving, cutting, milling, drilling and, of course, routing, a CNC router is ideal for lig...

Can you laser engrave leather?

Leather is an exceptionally popular material to laser engrave and cut for a variety of reasons. Raw leather sheets and premade leather products are relatively affordable, extremely durable, and hav...

Can you laser engrave carbon fiber?

Carbon fiber can be laser engraved as long as the laser's power and focus settings are adjusted appropriately to avoid damage to the material. Laser engraving can provide precise and permanent mark...

Can you laser engrave canvas?

As people are gravitating toward greener alternatives to paper and plastic, laser engraving canvas wine bags is becoming a very popular laser application. Canvas is not only durable and versatile, ...

Can you laser engrave brass?

Brass readily absorbs the 1.06 micron wavelength of the fiber laser, allowing for both marking and cutting applications. Laser marking of brass results in the creation of a bold dark mark. The fibe...

Can you laser engrave bamboo?

Laser engraving on bamboo results in a darker graphics similar to engraving on other kinds of wood.

Can you laser on clothes?

Textiles such as fleece, denim, and leather are exceptionally popular materials for laser customization, in both the cutting and direct-to-garment realm. Because of their incredible precision, lase...