Guidance on Selecting Laser Cutting Machines

We use Trumpf laser cutting machines for many years.

And we are completely satisfied with productivity, reliability and service.

http://www.trumpf-laser.com/en.html

I have been looking for info on smaller laser cutters that can cut fine detail in thin plastic (.030") thick or Kapton film & FR4 and also possibly for marking. I have found some marking engraving lasers but nothing that really seems to be well suited for cutting thin non-metal sheets. When I say fine detail, an example would be cutting a .010" diameter hole.

Anyone have any ideas for this type of laser equipment that wont cost $250K?

EFIM,

Thanks for the above link, they may have what I need, hopefully not too expensive.

Thanks,

Brian

The Mitsubishi machines in our shop have proven to be some truely reliable workhorses. Two of them, 4kW, with a loader/unloader that really do put out 24 hours a day for many years now. Preventative maintenance is the key.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_jet_cutter

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJYSn9yDSzg&feature=fvw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FIsrYzyvlg&feature=channel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1YjqouRDVo&feature=related

I looked into the Epilog laser engravers/markers but when I asked them about cutting thin plastics they never responded. I thought that maybe I asked a dumb question but I'm glad to hear that some engravers can be used for cutting through plastic film/sheet.

Thanks

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