I can't express how much I love your site and your support for what you do.
My question is about investment... as far as the laser etching business goes, how much would I have to have saved up to start my own if I go the lowest route possible like the Epilog Zing? Or what do I need to look for if the smallest I would etch would be laptops or computer panels?
Thanks in advance,
Chris
Laser Business Help?
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Re: Laser Business Help?
Well, about $8000 for the laser...
and more for other stuff... http://www.ladyada.net/library/laser/equipment.html.
The Epilog site has a lot of info on starting a business too.
and more for other stuff... http://www.ladyada.net/library/laser/equipment.html.
The Epilog site has a lot of info on starting a business too.
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Has anyone around the forums or anyone know someone that has the Zing?
I've still got a while before I can purchase one... Army doesn't pay me nearly enough, and being married doesn't help either. But this is a project I wanted to start for 2 years... almost saved up enough looks like.
I've still got a while before I can purchase one... Army doesn't pay me nearly enough, and being married doesn't help either. But this is a project I wanted to start for 2 years... almost saved up enough looks like.
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Google review epilog zing
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I just got my 30W Zing delivered last week and it's a great little machine. The 16"x12" cutting table is small, but sufficient for what I need.
My only gripe with this laser is when I'm vector cutting it likes to do straight lines slower than curved lines so it ends up burning the material.
The cost was $8500 for the laser and training, $350 for the blower, $300 for the air pump and $250 shipping.
My only gripe with this laser is when I'm vector cutting it likes to do straight lines slower than curved lines so it ends up burning the material.
The cost was $8500 for the laser and training, $350 for the blower, $300 for the air pump and $250 shipping.
Please be positive and constructive with your questions and comments.