You must weigh your options carefully if you want to buy a laser-cutting machine for your hobby or business. Before purchasing, analyze each machine’s costs, specifications, and capabilities.
To help you choose the right laser-cutting technology for your business, we explore two of the industry’s leading brands: AP Lazer and Boss Laser. Here’s how the two companies compare.
Open Architecture vs. Boxed-up Laser Machine
Boss Laser Machines have a boxed-up design; the laser is jailed into a box, significantly limiting the machine’s capacities, especially for large objects. Although Some Boss Laser Engraver models have a pass-through function, which allows thin materials to pass through, the thickness of the substrate is minimal.
While AP Lazer Machines come with a patented open architecture design,
AP Lazer SN2616LR vs. Boss Laser LS1420
| Model | SN2616LR | Boss LS-1420 |
| Co2 Power | 60W | 50-70W |
| Work Area | 26″x16″ | 20″x14″ |
| Low-Rider Cart | Auto Z all the way to the floor | Not possible |
| Mechanical Lift Cart | For Heavy and Large Product 2200 lb | Not possible |
| Rotary Table | Patent Pending Extender Rotary (Can Engrave long object such as baseball bat) | Patent Pending Extender Rotary (Can Engrave long objects such as baseball bat) |
| Air Assist | Included | Not Included |
| Venting | Infinity super quiet Venting 750 CFM | Not Included |
| Computer | Dell Inspiror | |
| Software: Lightburn, RDworks | Included | Extra |
| One-On-One Training | Included | Not Available |
| Continuous Education | Included | Not Available |
| Lifetime 24/7/365 Support | Included | Limited Working Days |
| Continuous Education | Included | Not Available |
| Warranty | 3 Years | 2 Years |
| Engravable Products | 10% Off SuperNova’s Granite Products 10% Off AP Lazer Webstore Products. | For Heavy and Large Products 2200 lb |
The large object laser engraving market is an emerging and dynamic sector, propelled by the innovative open architecture of AP Lazer machines. This technology allows for the seamless engraving of oversized and heavy items, breaking traditional limitations.
AP Lazer can engrave and cut the same small and flat objects with the Z-table, exactly like all the enclosed laser engraving and cutting machines.
But when the z-table is removed, any large, heavy, or tall object can be placed under the machine.
AP Lazer machines revolutionize the large object laser engraving market with their patented open architecture design. This innovative technology enables the effortless engraving of oversized and heavy items, surpassing the constraints of traditional boxed laser machines. By utilizing a removable z-table, AP Lazer can also accommodate small and flat objects for engraving and cutting. However, the true advantage lies in the machine’s ability to handle large, heavy, or tall objects with ease.
The potential for this large object laser engraving and cutting market is vast, encompassing diverse industries such as woodworking, landscaping, sporting goods, alcoholic beverages, and home furnishings. In woodworking, intricate designs can be etched onto doors, windows, and furniture, adding unique value and customization.
The sporting goods industry benefits from personalized equipment and memorabilia. The alcoholic beverage market, from barrels to bottles and glasses, sees enhanced branding and aesthetic appeal. As this market develops, the future holds immense promise for creativity and profitability, offering businesses new ways to differentiate and meet consumer demands.
Value vs. Price
All imported laser engravers are competing with low prices, cutting corners on quality, warranty, tech support, and training – the very things small businesses need the most. Since businesses rely on suppliers’ tech support for their capital equipment, especially production machines, which are crucial for sales and delivery.
For instance, the Boss Laser LS-1416 engraver (15.75″ x 13.75″ working area) is priced at $4,997.00 without a computer, software, accessories. If you want to get the most out of your laser purchase, you may have to spend more money on upgrades and accessories.
Inside Cooling vs. Outside Cooler:
All AP Lazer CO2 cutting and engraving machines comes with high efficiency inside water cooling system. Therefore all AP Lazer machines are minle, can be moved to a job site.
While most low cost Boxed Lasser engravers have outside bulky coolers, as added cost, maintenance and cluttering and occupying the work space. It making the machine inmoble.
Dual Venting vs. Fixed Venting:
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Low Price Bait & Upgrade vs. Turnkey All Inclusive:
With AP Lazer, you’ll get a complete turnkey pricing package that includes all the software and accessories you’ll need to start your laser business right away.
Accessories include:
- Air assist
- Laptop
- Design Software
- Rotary tool
- Mechanical lift cart
- Low-Rider Carrige cart.
- One-on-One training.
You can also take advantage of affordable and flexible payment plans that can help you get more bang for your buck.
Laser Machine Power
AP Lazer products are superior in terms of laser power compared to other laser machines. AP Lazer’s machine line-up features high-power laser tubes with wattage options ranging from 30W to 130W to fit your business’s specific needs. These power ranges allow for highly detailed engravings and precise cuts.
Boss Laser’s LS-Series only offers users laser power options ranging from 50W to 80W.
Warranty & Support
AP Lazer has one of the best warranty policies on the market. AP Lazer owners get:
- 24/7/365 lifetime tech support
- 3-year parts warranty
- 2-year tube and mirror warranty
- 1-year lens warranty
- One-on-ome full training, and continue monthly retraining.
- AP Lazer owners also enjoy 10% discount in all AP Lazer webstore products.
- AP Lazer owners get 10% off on AP Lazer’s sister company-SuperNova International, Inc.’s product and services.
Boss Laser warranty covers:
- Machines and parts against defects in materials or workmanship for two years from the original date of receipt
- Focal lenses are covered for only 30 days
Personalize Everything vs. Small and Flat.
According to many Boss Laser reviews, these laser machines can cut, engrave, and mark a variety of surfaces and materials. However, nothing can top the personalization capabilities of AP Lazer machines – no size, weight and height limitations. The open architecture design allows a small business become one stop laser engraving shop. One AP Lazer owner has “We engrave everything but a human” printed in her business card.
All AP Lazer models feature a removable base (z-axis) that allows you to engrave on any surface regardless of size or weight. The open architecture feature allows users to customize large, bulky, or irregular-shaped objects easily. AP Lazer provides users the freedom to offer a wider range of products compared to traditional “boxed-in” lasers.
Gain a competitive advantage with AP Lazer
When it comes to high-performance CO2 laser machines, you can’t go wrong with AP Lazer. Our CNC-guided laser cutters offer ultimate precision, scalability, and personalization to ensure detailed and unique cuts, etchings, and engravings.
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