• Clay_pidgin
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    1 month ago

    Do laser engravers have a consumable component? It’s not like there’s a tank of liquid photons.

    • Steamymoomilk
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      1 month ago

      Assuming its a CO2 tube laser. It does have a certain runtime until the tube burns out. And its like $300 for a new tube depending on the model and wattage

    • Bread
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      1 month ago

      The laser part is consumable, albeit very slowly. Moving parts age with wear and tear.

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      1 month ago

      Kinda, the lens can burn out and the bearings can wear out, but I wouldn’t be concerned that’s just regular maintenance.

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      Do laser engravers take much time to do a run? I suppose time is consumable if there’s a queue of stuff needing to be done.