CO2 vs Fiber Lasers

The differences between CO2 lasers and Fiber lasers can be pretty complicated. But when we set aside the science, what does it mean for function and application? Tim explains just that.
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[@KnightsArmory]

Best video I've seen on this stuff yet. Very helpful. Thank you

[@Isaac1987]

Cheers Tim appreciate the video and how informative it is. Cheers from the 🇬🇧

[@vincentng4551]

thanks so much for this video! it was very helpful explaining the difference. :)

[@grumblycurmudgeon]

Concise. Clear. Current. Correct. Credible. Comprehensive. Comprehensible. Attention those of you putting out Crap videos on this topic: you're doing it wrong! THIS video! This one right here! THIS is what viewers want to C's! The other variety? C's. And desist! To THIS publisher: gods gods, man. Thank you. I watched this at 2x speed (no offense, it was my FOURTH attempt to get this very data) and got ALL MY QUESTIONS ANSWERED. In LESS THAN two and a half minutes! THANK you! Outstanding work!

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

Thanks so much for the feedback and kind words!

[@abdelmoneim3796]

Thank you for the explanation. Which laser has higher coherence?

[@beakerunrefined4230]

The engraving on that firearm receiver will be 80% covered up by the stock?

[@doomguy606]

Which engravers work for 3d drawings in glass?

[@BillMartinRealtor]

I own a CO2 laser I purchased at a medical school auction. Would you have any suggestions about what I could repurpose it for?

[@user-lk1hg9if6o]

very informative

[@overtop78]

Many thanks.

[@ralfhfellipe]

Many thanks...

[@MidoMido-ue7md]

Hi, could you please recommend good brands for laser machines but i need one machine have options CO2& fiber, where i can find it? Thanks

[@ahole5407]

Other than the flat bed, those machines are tiny. We run 3kw fibers on our shop floor that can cut 1" carbon steel and does 1/4" all day long. So the comparison is "appels to oranges"

[@christophergoggin5524]

Good info

[@cerretjans1040]

They could be used to polish? (Fiber)

[@florinalexandrucandale7275]

Hi, nice video presentation. Can you you tell me from your experience what laser can be suitable for paper cutting? I'm looking for something with galvo head with an minimum cutting area of 210x310 mm. Thanks 😊

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

Thank you! Currently, the only galvo lasers we offer have a fiber source. If you want to cut paper, I'd definitely suggest a CO2 laser. You can find galvo lasers with a CO2 source, but currently we don't offer any. That said, if your decision to go with a galvo head is based on speed, I can assure you that gantry systems are extremely fast when cutting paper.

[@subneo61]

Check glowforge

[@surgicalpinjmedical5426]

Thank you for the details regarding what are the different between CO2 and Fiber. My concern and question, what are the parameter of the machines like for example on fiber laser that good only to use for metal engrave. I'm looking forward for your response. Thank you :)

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

The general rule of thumb is CO2 is used for cutting and engraving, and Fiber is only used for engraving. The trade off is a fiber is going to engrave with much more detail. The fiber is able to engrave on all sorts of materials, but it's unable to engrave on glass (a fiber machine IS capable of engraving on metal). It also won't engrave well on softer plastics as it will melt the plastic. For softer plastic and materials like PVC you'd want to jump up to a UV engraver which generally used for marking and light engraving onto materials. Because it's a lower powered machine and engraves with more detail than the Fiber, it's able to mark on other plastics the fiber and co2 won't.

[@mikeadams94]

what's the big 4x8 in the co2 room. I have the same machine but having trouble finding it. Need to replacement so things

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

Please contact sales at [e-mail] :)

[@al7aker]

Nice video thank you

[@gautamjain9105]

FYI9

[@mtraven23]

im interested in engraving stone, probably granite. Is that even possible(to do with precision)? What sort of lasers should I be learning about in this pursuit? Would also like to engrave metal, if its possible to accomplish on the same system, that'd be great.

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

If you want a more crisp image over work area you'll definitely want to go with a fiber laser source like our Muse Galvo.

[@llevan11]

Thank you man so much :) I wait for more videos about fiber laser

[@belleislecustoms8960]

Do you have a recommendation for the best machine that can engrave polymer pistol frames?

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

Galvo fiber lasers are typically the standard when it comes to engraving firearms. If you're strictly doing polymer, you could use a CO2 Gantry laser, but the speed you get with a Galvo Fiber is really second to none. Our Muse Fiber would work really well. Our RE3 software is a lot user friendly than most other Fiber laser software too.

[@naucetri2656]

Solution assistance. 304 stainless steel #8 with white protective layer on it and 3M double sided tape on the back for automotive custom parts. Mutiple manufacturer's parts have burn marks on the edges where it makes the pieces look bad. What would be the best setup, laser wise for precise cut and clean edges? I always wondered if burn marks are stronger or lighter appearance wise with or without the protective white layer over the #8 finish on the 304 metal sheets. Basically I have manufacturers producing parts for us and I'm getting tired of consumer complaints about quality. I'm considering doing it myself if I can get better quality. I've only run a waterjet in the past, so lasers are new to me.

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

Nitrogen cut steel has no burn marks unless it comes from your protective layer. Looks just like it was saw cut - contact [e-mail] for demo. Laser is lower cost than waterjet for sure.

[@corty1980]

Whats the life of the tube for the Muse range of machines?

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

The tubes we offer with our Muse machines range from 40-45 watts. They're typically rated at about 1200-2000 hours of use, however there are multiple variables that can increase or decrease that estimate.

[@richardalex4834]

can u cut thin copper plates with a fiber/co2 laser? (ive heardt its rlly difficult to melt/cut copper with a laser)

[@charmio]

That's because copper draws away the heat so well. A fibre laser is pulsed so it can dump in huge amounts of energy into the copper in a fraction of a second, before the heat gets drawn into the surrounding metal. Copper is also a good refector which does not help either.

[@ProfessorSteez]

Do you guys have physics backgrounds? I’m an undergrad physics and computer science student and thinking about making my own fiber laser as a summer project since a lot of research professors aren’t taking on new students due to covid. If you have any resources or texts that would be a good reference I’d appreciate it!

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

I (Tim from the video) don't have a physics background. Myself and Walker mostly have fabrication backgrounds. I could maybe ask a few of the engineers if they have any suggestions.

[@abraaodias7324]

nossa muito bom fiquei apaixonado por esse trabalho mas esta muito distante da minha realidade pois e muito caro

[@joemeloche277]

Which one would you use to engrave handgun grips/handles/plastic? Is fiber to strong of a laser?

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

Probably fiber. We also just released the new UV laser which would also work (which I personally prefer for polymer plastics). Check out our channel for the showcase video.

[@nsnz33]

Hey I’ve got a fiber laser (M-Triangel BY5) and I was wondering, what type of protective goggles would you recommend? 1060nm is my laser’s wavelengths.. Also is it safe to look at at least the red aiming “reticle” light of the fiber laser? I know obviously looking at the marking light (actual laser) is dangerous and I avoid it, but I was wondering if the red light was also harmful. Thank you.

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

When looking for safety glasses, just make sure that they are rated for the same wavelength. Most YAG laser goggles will list the wavelength they're rated for. In terms of the red diode laser, looking at it at an angle is relatively harmless. If the material is overly reflective, or you look directly at the source, it can be harmful. It's basically a laser pointer, so the same safety guidelines apply.

[@nsnz33]

@@FullSpectrumLasers super helpful response.. thanks.. do you have any quality brands for goggles to recommend because Amazon has lots of $40-$60 range 1060nm goggles but I’m reading that quality ones cost $150-$300. My eyes are my interface with life and I don’t care what it costs to protect them because honestly going blind in many ways is worse than 💀

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

@@nsnz33 When we get goggles for our engineering department, we just make sure they're OD4 goggles. Our engineers didn't specify a specific brand.

[@thetruth1669]

I have a query regarding process parameters of co2 laser and fiber laser engraving. Could you please guide.

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

How can we help?

[@brandongaysr.4922]

What kind of depth could I achieve with a co2 lazer on steel. Maybe around. 062" or 1.5mm. Im looking to create heavy textures.

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

A CO2 laser will get almost no depth on any kind of metal. Best you'll get is a light surface abrasion. To get any depth on metal, it has to be a fiber laser or a very very powerful CO2 laser, but were talking Kilowatts of power.

[@betobeto7903]

Great vedio! Thanks! Question, looking for a good quailty laser, a little on the higher end but trying to stay under $5K. What would you rocommend?

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

We're obviously going to suggest the Muse Core! If you're interested in purchasing, reach out to sales at @[e-mail] - they can definitely work within your budget.

[@betobeto7903]

@@FullSpectrumLasers Good answer! lol and will do.thanks

[@tomaguilar4647]

One thing you forgot to compare which might not be for smaller shops but more industrial larger shops cutting big pieces is speed. The CO2 is way slower than a fiber laser. Like comparing a scooter to a mustang

[@abdacnc3969]

Hi sir, i have a massive cutting on 1,5 mm aluminium. What is the minimum wattage of fiber laser to do it ? Is reflecting a problem ? Thanks in advance

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

Reflecting is not a problem. We suggest a 60W MOPA for cutting aluminum effectively. fslaser.com/mopa

[@annb5378]

How deep can a co2 laser engrave stone or cement and which model is recommended?

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

Depending on the stone, engraving with CO2 lasers doesn't produce any depth, it merely causes a surface abrasion that alters the color. Relatively porous cement is slightly different. With one pass, you could maybe get .5mm of depth, but it really depends on the makeup/density of your material. As for model, you'll want a higher power machine with a 120 or 150W laser tube. I'd recommend our Pro-Series of machines. Our hobby lasers can still engrave on stone and cement, but would take multiple passes to get any depth.

[@abubakarramzan5377]

hello sir hope you are fine let me introduce myself i am a manufacturer of sanitary ware and i need a stamp machine for ceramic sanitary ware products(eg. Commode, Basin, Squatting Pan Etc.) Can you please recommend me a suitable machine. thankyou

[@dpistis]

If I just want to mark and not engrave construction metal or HSS or carbide?

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

It's the same concept as engraving, you'd just want to do fewer passes so it's just marking the surface and not engraving depth. Steel marks pretty well. I haven't tried with those specific types, but I imagine they would mark just fine.

[@ryunha7870]

If I wanna cut metal(specifically stainless steel), instead of engraving, would you still recommend fiber over CO2? And which watt would you recommend to cut 1mm stainless steel? Would 50W fiber be enough? Thank you in advance for your reply. I’m completely new to this game😢

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

You should get at least a 100W mopa. Cutting steel is much better with 2kw CW laser with assist gas ~around $60k with 4'x4' bed single phase 220v. MOPA laser is better for engraving and cutting aluminum/brass. Steel it cuts but it's not super clean like 2kw CW. CW can't do quality engraving so different laser for different purposes.

[@mrechbreger]

What would you recommend to cut 1-2mm metal sheet?

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

going through metal can really only be done with a high powered fiber laser, or a very high powered CO2 laser. Fiber Galvo lasers could conceivably go through thin metal, but if you want precision, it's not the best idea, as your edges won't be square and any variation in focus height will cause your sizes to be off.

[@PatriotCoinRings]

I'm brand new to laser engraving and just picked up a 40w CNC Fiber Laser myself. Using factory settings I can engrave any of those black laser cards for sale on Amazon fine but on any other metals - nearly nothing! What could I be doing wrong? I've looked for a depth setting in EzCad which it came with and didn't find anything, I tried all different random MhZ and power settings and still no change. I can see a very slight marking if I set it to loop 10x for instance but not much beyond that yet the manufacturer shows it cutting deep into firearm slides and such. Of course out of China I'm getting no support so just wondered if any of you experienced engravers might know what I'm doing wrong?

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

It's hard to determine what your issue might be without knowing the specs of your machine. I also imagine our machines use different software. That said, there are some really good forums on Facebook that would be able to help you. There is a group called "Fiber and Yag Laser Engraving" that would definitely be able to help you out.

[@PatriotCoinRings]

@@FullSpectrumLasers Thank you, I appreciate that. I was wrong in saying it was 40w, it's actually 30w but other than that looks nearly identical to your machines and uses the typical EZCad2 software. I'll check out those forums, thank you!

[@jamesrobert7405]

I can point you to a couple: Fiber Laser Metal Engraving facebook.com/groups/440091022989424/ Metal Laser Engraving Fans facebook.com/groups/4105345129538639/ Ezcad Forum facebook.com/groups/368089227540080/

[@Yukam1912]

Impressive

[@BatMan-jz1mv]

I have a question. What is the cost of running a fiber engraver Say I run a 50w machine for 1 minute How much would that be

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

a 50w for 1 minute would be a miniscule amount of power. We're talking cents if that. For comparison, our 1kW Fiber Flatbed has less power draw than an oven.

[@hmanohar7634]

informative

[@olegfedotov6232]

Hello, please help. I have a CO2 laser with a 150 watt tube, I cut MDF up to 12mm thick. I'm very tired of adjusting the head and mirrors. I want to replace the lamp and install a fiber system on the head. Can you recommend anything? Will it cut normally? Will the cutting speed increase? Now the speed is 6mm/sec. Estimated power up to 3 kW, Chinese assembly.

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

A fiber laser is not necessarily stronger than CO2 when it comes to certain materials - a fiber laser is not ideal for cutting MDF as there are two types of MDF. One cuts better than the other. Have you tried both types to see which cuts best?

[@olegfedotov6232]

@@FullSpectrumLasers Yes, it requires one type, which is more ecologic friendly, because... I make furniture for children. Are you saying that there is no point in switching to fiber?

[@captianjudd8387]

Sorry to ask a year after posting, (somehow exactly to the day haha) But I recently started a Firearms Manufacturing Company. Our primary material we need engraved is 6061 T6 & 7075 t6 aluminum and. As per ATF regulations, products need a marking depth of at least .003 inch for firearm identification. I'm to understand that a Fiber laser is best for this application, but what wattage is recommended for ample engraving time at those depths on the aforementioned materials? Also, assuming I only have one part such as a frame or receiver working at once, which model of laser would you recommend?

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

Hey Jared. A lot of our fiber laser owners buy them for that exact purpose. You can definitely achieve MIL-SPEC depth with a fiber laser. As for wattage, you can achieve the same depth with a 20w or a 50w, but the 50w will be much faster and need less passes. When it comes to the size of your engraving, that's going to come down to the lens you're using, not so much the model of the machine. We offer a 163mm lens which has the best detail, but the smallest workspace at 4" x 4". But we go up to a 420mm lens that offers a 12" x 12" workspace. If I had to recommend one of our machines, it would be our Muse Galvo machine with a 254mm or 330mm lens.

[@captianjudd8387]

@@FullSpectrumLasers with a 4" x 4" workspace, can larger parts be put in even outside of the workspace. For example if I have a receiver with a footprint of 8"x4", could I place the entire part in/on and line up a 4"x4" engraving somewhere on the receiver? Also, if I do not need a particularly large print, but want the best detail I can get, do I sacrifice engraving speed or just the range of the galvo head?

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

@@captianjudd8387 Yes, with our Open Galvo machine, there's not much in the way of size limits. If you're looking for the best detail, I'd go with the 163mm lens. Just keep in mind, 4" x 4" would be the max engraving size. The speed/power doesn't really factor in to detail at all, so that's more your preference. This is our Muse Open Galvo: fslaser.com/musegalvo/

[@Capturing-Memories]

I need to cut Nickel strips out of full sheets for Li-ion battery packs terminals, They are very custom and I made them using Solidworks, What is the cheapest laser cutter I can get on the market today that can accomplish clean cuts for a thickness of 0.15 to 0.20 mm, The work space needed is as small as 3"x3".

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

Hey! I would you to send in a sample of your material and we can do some testing on our machines and give you the best answer. If you'd like to set that up, feel free to email [e-mail] (you can also just email me personally and I can connect you to Tony in applications, who does all of our materials testing - [e-mail]) to get in touch!

[@luisjmercado6225]

Wow nice video thanks 🙏 I wish to have one 🤣

[@charleshetrick3152]

Any thoughts re a machine for engraving the exterior of a 1750 Pelican case. Thunder Laser out of TX is suggesting a CNC router instead of a LASER of any kind.

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

Send a sample to FSL and we can test it with the 355nm UV laser. Our understanding is a pelican case is polypropylene and this is perfectly marked with the 355nm pulsed laser.

[@charleshetrick3152]

@@FullSpectrumLasers solid copy, I’ve got a smaller one I could easy dispatch.

[@charleshetrick3152]

@@FullSpectrumLasers presuming success the 1750 case is roughly 60 Long X18 Wide X9 Deep, is there a machine to handle the size?

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

@@charleshetrick3152 Our PS36 is 36" wide (on the x axis) but has side passthrough doors, so you could fit any width through the machine to engrave

[@charleshetrick3152]

@@FullSpectrumLasers solid copy, I spoke with one of your reps and am in the process of mailing a smaller size pelican to allow for a test on the material. Thanks!

[@buildyear86]

what wattage fiber laser do i need to look for if i want to do some deep engraving into titanium? How much will a fiber laser cost that can do comparatively deep titanium engraving?

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

Hey! Any power wattage will work. It just comes down to how many passes you're willing to do with the 20w or 30w

[@buildyear86]

@@FullSpectrumLasers I see,... And how much USD does a good 30w fiber laser cost? A ballpark estimate would be nice! Great channel, really

[@carmirezhang2942]

we have more powerful fiber laser cuting machine ,max 20000watt.pls leaving your contaction if you need ...

[@subneo61]

Thanks for a video man! I dream about that large space for a laser machines. I have a glowforge pro 45w CO2 laser, from which I make a living. But to upgrade to a larger machine in New York it cost at least few thousands per month :(

[@subneo61]

And I didn’t know that you need to replace a tube I’ve been using my machine for 4-5 hours 5 days a week since august I’ll probably order a replacement part for that day 😃

[@TedH71]

Go with an Epliog. You can do lease to own as well if you're confident you'll be able to make monthly payments until it's paid for. I've been thinking about maybe trying to buy one and see if I could make a living from it. What products do you make?

[@subneo61]

@@TedH71 yeah man I was looking at epilog and I’ve seen it in person. It’s probably the best machine on a market plus it has so many ventilation inside of it. I was talking about space. I live in apartment. upgrade to garage space is very expensive:( I’m thinking to move to Texas

[@subneo61]

@@TedH71 I cut and engrave acrylic Also i personalize itb

[@AJ-js1vm]

Why not make a CO2 galvo laser? Something around 400mm X 400mm and 100w?

[@cassianoprofissional6424]

Are you have representant in Brazil?

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

We do not but we do ship out to Brazil!

[@Bobster986]

Can a fiber laser engrave on other materials like wood and plastics?

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

Fiber lasers can engrave polycarbonate really well, but wood can be dangerous and I wouldn't recommend marking wood with a fiber. Acrylic will work but fiber lasers don't engrave clear acrylic as well.

[@mrjaffa7354]

I dream of having a workshop as big as that one :) lol

[@firasdanno2545]

What is your cost on the fiber laser for sheet-metal?

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

If you are looking to cut sheet metal, you're looking at $60,000 to $75,000. If you're just looking to engrave, you're looking at $7,500 - $15,495.

[@rhenner8935]

Is there any machine that built with dual head, co2 and fibre ? Need some.

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

Not that we sell, however I don't believe it would be impossible. I would imagine it would have to be custom built.

[@justinjia5904]

It is possible, my company is sell dual head Co2 laser, it needs two laser tubes and two water chillers

[@matchstickdesignco]

Trotec's Flexx series lasers are dual source, but, as you might have guessed, they are not cheap.

[@sharkduduu]

Can you please tell me the specifications of your tiny fiber laser ? And model number ☺️

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

Hey there, we actually do not sell this model anymore, as we developed a new version. The new machine is called the Muse Pandora and has all the same capabilities. fslaser.com/muse-pandora/

[@wendyzhang3834]

Hello, Sir. It's a pleasure to meet you here. I'm Wendy and I'm also the manufacturer of lasers.I wish you a happy life.

[@OldePhart]

A missing piece of info... I assume a CO2 can engrave ? is there a range of power you are limited to? i.e. can I turn a 60 watt laser down to 5 watts for ... some reason I can't imagine at the moment?

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

Yes, our lasers can be dialed back with extreme precision and in some cases/materials you will want to do that!

[@nancysarrazin303]

Je cherche depuis longtemps une machine à découper a la fibre laser qui ne serait pas grosse comme une pièces de maison et qui ne coûterait pas dans les 10000$ pour en faire un usage plus légèrement commercial et surtout en passe-temps. Je ne trouve pas sur le marché. Auriez-vous un conseil à me donner...?

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

We suggest a Muse Titan if you want a large platform that can fit through the door and is on the lower-end price wise! (Nous suggérons un Muse Titan si vous voulez une grande plate-forme qui peut passer à travers la porte et est sur le prix bas de gamme sage!) fslaser.com/musetitan/

[@iPODs314]

Can a fiber laser cut through a 2mm stainless And then engrave a portion by 0.64mm deep in one setup?

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

Typically, fiber machines specialize in one or the other. A high powered Galvo Engraver could conceivably cut through 2mm steel, but given how galvo machines work and the angle of the cut, your edges wouldn't be square. It would also likely take a significant amount of passes to get through 2mm metal with say a 50w laser. In terms of cutting machines, they don't typically have the precision to do any detailed engravings. So technically, yes, but I wouldn't recommend it.

[@SUNICLASER]

nice video, but comparison is not comprehensive enough. CO2 laser machine has different type : Gantry plotter type, 2D galvo scanner type and 3D galvo scanner type, all of these are widely used in the normal industry. Fiber laser machine also has different type: Gantry type metal cutter, 2D galvo scanner type marking machine, also 3D galvo scanner type. Different structure makes them different speed and different application. So this video just compare the Gantry type CO2 laser plotter with 2D galvo scanner type fiber laser marking machine, if can add more options, could be much better. :)

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

Thank you for your feedback. This video is mainly to illustrate the difference between the machines we offer to our potential customers. We are aware that there are CO2 lasers with galvo scanners, but as we do not sell any, we did not include them. The same goes for the 3D galvo scanner machines. We do not sell them, therefore we did not include them in the video. Our customers ask about the difference between Fiber and CO2 lasers all the time, and adding reference to machines that we do not offer would more than likely add to the confusion.

[@SUNICLASER]

@@FullSpectrumLasers Gotcha！ Those system you do not sell we all have. We are always ready and welcome for the new cooperation :D

[@manimani134]

Hi, I am from India, i have laser machine for gold purpose i.e rings, dollars. How to recover gold powder from machine i have been losing lot of waste of gold please can i get idea?

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

The best solution I can think of would be to hook up some kind of vacuum system where you have access to the catch tray. The particles produced from metal can be very small and hard to collect.

[@laserfalcon]

Can a co2 tube be used on a galvo?

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

There are CO2 Galvos that exist, but we do not manufacture them. They also lose most of their cutting power under a galvo configuration and then only referred to as marking/engraving machines.

[@laserfalcon]

@@FullSpectrumLasers Thanks

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

@@laserfalcon Anytime

[@yoyoyao5681]

Nice Explanation~~~ I like your hare style ~~ Keep moving ~

[@gold-silver4617]

Help me What is best Lassser CO2 or Fiber Lassser plss help Me🙏

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

That depends, what are your goals with a machine? What types of projects would you like to create?

[@gold-silver4617]

Engraving? what Best machine?

[@bodiddly12]

How can I get these in Europe?

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

Contact us directly at [e-mail]

[@inter-linked]

We need to see the Muse Fiber 3D in action!

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

We no longer offer the Fiber 3D. It's been replaced by the Muse Fiber Galvo

[@hoppercar]

You didn't say anything about if a CO2 laser can etch metal.or not ?

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

CO2 is very inefficient for metal. Unless you have a high wattage source with oxygen assist it's not really a viable solution. Fiber is much better at engraving metal. This is because CO2 and Fiber operate on different light wavelengths. Steel is very good at catching fiber wavelengths but doesn't react at all to the CO2 wavelengths. The inverse of that is that CO2 is really good at engraving glass where fiber sources pass right through and don't etch at all. Hopefully that answers your question!

[@Kernlasersystems]

CO2 Lasers CAN cut metal, with as low as a 150w laser.

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

Yes CO2 lasers CAN cut metal. However it's typically very thin sheets at very high wattage. You can cut thicker metal with CO2 lasers as well, but those types of machines are generally prohibitively expensive. When customers ask about cutting metal, they typically want to cut thicker stock like 1/4" steel. This video simply illustrates that within the price-range most of our customers attempt to remain in, cutting metal in general (let alone with a CO2 laser) is not practical. Thank you for your concern.

[@HarveyGuitarBoy]

I can’t even get a PS5 and you guys have a PS48? How the hell is that fair?!

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

We're 43 generations ahead of Sony. 😎

[@adityarishi8451]

Can it cut ceramics

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

While you can engrave ceramics with both a CO2 and Fiber laser, neither of them can cut ceramics very well. For that you'd need something like a waterjet.

[@adityarishi8451]

@@FullSpectrumLasers have u supplied anywhere in india

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

@@adityarishi8451 Not that I know of. I believe the closest supplier we have is in Singapore www.freeform.sg. We also have one in Romania www.3dinbox.ro. We used to have a reseller in Saudi Arabia, but I was told it was exceedingly difficult to ship there.

[@amayhathawayw.glorystarlas2260]

I really like your voice and hair style, lol

[@urjnlegend]

Get in his dms!

[@joshedwards6205]

Can you use a galvo unit with a CO2 laser?

[@florinalexandrucandale7275]

Up

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

You can. Currently, we don't offer any galvo lasers with a CO2 source, but we've been looking into it and there are other companies that already do.

[@tombouie]

Thks but it sounds like over a decade or 2 an industrial fiber laser is the way to go

[@ThingEngineer]

I need a bigger garage.

[@pimentaphotographer]

co2 can engrave metal... just needs a spray ...

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

Cermark and similar products can be used to _mark_ metal, but you're not technically engraving anything.

[@pimentaphotographer]

@@FullSpectrumLasers ?? the metal engraves... i have co2 laser and fiber and i engrave metal on co2 for at least 4 yrs now....

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

@@pimentaphotographer I was simply stating that with "a spray", as you suggested using in your first comment, you're not engraving, it's an additive heat bonding process, that's all.

[@falmircamion3534]

CO2 laser using compressed gaz !??? I doubt it. Isn't it on the contrary on very low pressure CO2 ?

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

There is a mixture of gases inside a cO2 laser!

[@falmircamion3534]

Yeah, ok. but my point is that it is low pressure gaz (vacuum) and not compressed gaz. The reason why it has to be low pressure, is that atmospheric pressure and above are much harder to keep ionized. You would need millions volts to have electricity cross your tube whole length if the gaz was compressed.

[@talon9101]

Nonsense. It is not the Fiber marking system VS CO2 laser that needs to be compared, but the Fiber marking system VS CO2 marking system. because a small standard business and it usually has both CO2 and Fiber, gad would cover a wider range of services.Then the question remains- what materials do you want to engrave / mark and all. Adding a UV marking system would be good for prof. video and now amateur league, sorry.

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

Did you mean to say "fiber marking system vs UV marking system" instead of CO2 marking system? Comparing fiber to CO2 is still useful for many people since 1. they're more affordable than a UV source, and 2. are much more popular, 3. first time purchasers often don't know the difference and 4. both systems can still engrave. We started building a UV around Christmas time that's been available since the beginning of the year. We have a video comparing the UV to fiber, as well as other UV videos on our channel as well.

[@TheMessenger012]

So basically you need both depending on the job you want to do...

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

It's really only if you want to do a lot of metal engraving that you need both. You can do quite a bit with a CO2 laser.

[@TheMessenger012]

@@FullSpectrumLasers my first machine now is Ortur Laser Master 2 with the rotary attachment... So far so good... Been able to do wood, leather, perspex and foam...

[@cricketgreen6284]

Gen Y Freak!

[@adamprontnicki8720]

The hair is bothering me

[@joeshmoe1999]

Lol is like little baby laser. Got anything, grown?

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

This one's pretty "grown"... kzbin.info/www/bejne/d57MaHp_ZrdpmNE

[@joeshmoe1999]

@@FullSpectrumLasers nice. Is that a 6kw?

[@kilo2368]

@@joeshmoe1999 it literally says 1kw in the video they linked.

[@FullSpectrumLasers]

Kilo23 is correct. It is a 1kw fiber laser.

[@publigar6402]

pedazos de maquinotas.que bien amigo