OMTech Laser Solutions
Whether you're starting a personalization business, upgrading your workshop, or streamlining production marking, we have a solution built around your workflow.
Whether you're starting a personalization business, upgrading your workshop, or streamlining production marking, we have a solution built around your workflow.
Every workshop is different. That's why we offer a range of laser systems that can be matched to your specific materials, volume, and workspace requirements.
Thousands of Etsy sellers, craft fair vendors, and home-based businesses use OMTech CO2 lasers to create personalized gifts, custom signs, jewelry, and more. Our 40W-60W engravers offer a low entry cost with professional-quality results.
Recommended: OMTech 40W or 60W CO2 Laser Engraver
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Sign shops need clean edges, fast turnaround, and the ability to handle different materials daily. Our 80W-150W CO2 lasers cut acrylic up to 20mm thick with polished edges, suitable for illuminated signs, channel letters, and architectural displays.
Recommended: OMTech 80W-150W CO2 Laser Cutter
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Manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and general manufacturing need permanent, high-contrast marks for serial numbers, barcodes, QR codes, and logos. Our fiber laser systems produce marks that withstand heat, chemicals, and abrasion.
Recommended: OMTech 20W-100W Fiber Laser Engraver or MOPA
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Our 1500W handheld fiber laser welder produces narrow, deep-penetration welds with minimal heat distortion. Compared to traditional MIG/TIG welding, laser welding on thin sheet metal requires almost no grinding or polishing afterward, saving hours per job.
Recommended: OMTech 1500W Handheld Fiber Laser Welder
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| Feature | CO2 Laser | Fiber Laser | Handheld Welder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Materials | Wood, acrylic, leather, fabric, glass, rubber | Steel, aluminum, titanium, copper, brass | Steel, stainless steel, aluminum (0.5-4mm) |
| Primary Use | Engraving and cutting | Marking and engraving | Welding and joining |
| Power Range | 40W - 150W | 20W - 100W | 1500W |
| Speed | Up to 500mm/s engraving | Up to 7000mm/s marking | Up to 120mm/min welding |
| Laser Source | Reci glass tube (made in Beijing) | Raycus / JPT fiber module (made in Wuhan / Shenzhen) | Raycus continuous-wave fiber (made in Wuhan) |
| Controller | Ruida RDC6445G (DSP) | EZCad2 / EZCad3 (PC-based) | Integrated CNC with wobble head |
| Source Lifespan | 3,000-8,000 hours (tube is replaceable, $200-$600) | 100,000+ hours (effectively lifetime) | 100,000+ hours |
| Maintenance | Periodic mirror/lens cleaning, tube replacement every 2-4 years, chiller water changes | Minimal: occasional lens cleaning, no consumable parts | Periodic nozzle replacement ($5-$15 each), welding wire, protective lens |
| Starting Price | From $500 (40W desktop) to $5,000+ (150W production) | From $2,000 (20W) to $8,000+ (100W MOPA) | From $4,000 (1500W handheld) |
Not sure which type you need? Send us your requirements and we'll help you decide.
Send us a sample of your material (up to 300mm x 300mm), and our applications engineering team at our Anaheim, CA facility will run test cuts or engravings on a matching OMTech machine. You'll receive a detailed report within 5 business days, including:
This service is free for qualified business inquiries. Samples are returned with the test report. Testing is performed by our in-house application engineers using production-spec machines, not demo units.
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Honest information helps you make a sound investment. Here are the key limitations to consider before purchasing any laser system.
The 10.6µm wavelength of CO2 lasers reflects off metal surfaces. While you can engrave anodized aluminum or coated metals using marking compounds like CerMark, you cannot cut or deeply engrave bare metals with a CO2 laser at any power level available in our lineup.
Fiber lasers at 1064nm pass through or unevenly scorch most organic materials. They are engineered for metals and some hard plastics. If your primary work involves wood, acrylic, leather, or fabric, a CO2 laser is the correct choice.
Glass CO2 laser tubes (such as Reci W2 or W4) degrade over time. Expect 3,000-8,000 hours of operational life depending on usage patterns and tube quality. Replacement tubes cost $200-$600 and take about 30 minutes to swap. Fiber lasers, by contrast, have a rated lifespan of 100,000+ hours with no consumable parts.
A 60W CO2 laser typically cuts up to 8-10mm plywood or 10mm acrylic in a single pass. Thicker materials need higher wattage or multiple passes, which reduces edge quality. Our 150W models handle up to 20mm acrylic, but anything thicker than 25mm is generally impractical for CO2 laser cutting.
All laser cutting produces smoke, particulates, and potentially harmful fumes. You must have either ducting to an exterior wall or an activated-carbon filtration system (starting around $300-$800). Running a laser without extraction is a health hazard and voids your warranty.
Highly reflective metals (polished copper, gold, silver) can bounce the fiber laser beam back into the focusing optics, risking damage to the galvo scanner or fiber delivery cable. These materials require adjusted parameters, surface preparation, or a MOPA laser with tunable pulse width to process safely.
Describe your project and we'll recommend a laser system, power level, and accessories matched to your specific workflow and budget.
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