Portable Handheld Fiber Laser Markers | On-site maintenance, small workshops, portable applications | 20W ▲ 30W (IEC 60825-1) Air-cooled (no external cooling) Supports DXF/BMP/PLT/JPEG (ISO/IEC 29500) Handheld design (ergonomic, 1.2kg) | ▲ 30W Advanced delivers 50% higher power for thicker materials Portable for on-demand use Low operational cost | Limited to small work areas (≤200x200mm) Lower power for heavy-duty industrial use |
Desktop Fiber Laser Markers | Manufacturing lines, medium-scale production | 30–100W (IEC 60825-1) Water-cooled (ISO 9001) Larger work area (up to 300x300mm) | Higher precision for complex designs Handles thicker materials (e.g., steel plates) | Requires dedicated workspace Higher upfront cost No portability |
CO₂ Laser Marking Machines | Non-metal marking (wood, plastic, glass) | 40–120W (IEC 60825-1) Gas-based (CO₂) Supports ASTM D6184-compliant materials | Versatile for non-metals Cost-effective for organic materials | Bulky design (20–50kg) Requires gas refills and maintenance |
Diode Laser Markers | Low-cost plastic engraving | 10–30W (IEC 60825-1) Compact (ISO 9001) Low energy consumption (≤500W/h) | Affordable entry-level option Energy-efficient for small businesses | Limited to thin materials Slower processing speed (≤100mm/s) |
Industrial High-Power Systems | Heavy industrial applications | 100W+ (IEC 60825-1) Water-cooled Large work area (≥500x500mm) | Handles thick metals and alloys Rapid processing (up to 200mm/s) | Expensive (>$50k) Requires skilled operators Space-intensive |
Entry-Level Laser Engravers | Hobbyists, small-scale branding | 5–20W (IEC 60825-1) Limited formats (BMP, JPG) Basic software interface | Affordable (<$2k) Easy to set up and use | Low durability (1–2 years) Limited customization options |