Lasers for Stone: Seeing The Light

TROTEC LASER INC.
Ypsilanti, Mich.

Speedy 100
Speedy II
Professional
FineMarker
FineMarker Hybrid
FP100
Professional

Price: $11,500-$19,000 (Speedy 100); $19,995-$50,000 (Speedy 300); $58,995-$110,000 (Speedy 500); $57,500-$74,950 (Finemarker); $75,500-$119,000 (Professional); $45,000-$50,000 (FP100).    
Laser: CO2 (Speedy series, Professional); YAG (FineMarker); CO2 and YAG (FineMarker Hybrid); fiber (FP100).
Power range (W): 12-45 (Speedy 100); 12-120 (Speedy 300); 45-200 (Speedy 500); 10-20 (Finemarker, FP100); 45 (Hybrid); 65-400 (Professional).
Configuration: Flatbed
Maximum material size: 12” X 24” to 51” X 51”
Production area: 12” X 24” (Speedy 100, FP100); 17” X 29” (Speedy 300); 28” X 49” (Speedy 500); 17” X  28.5”  (all Finemarker models); 51” X 51” (Professional).
Maximum materials weight accepted: 22 lbs. (Speedy 100, FP100); 44 lbs. (Speedy 300, all Finemarker models); 55 lbs. (Speedy 500, Professional).
Z-axis table movement: Automatic, manual and programmable (all models).
Range of resolution (dpi): 125-1000 (all models)
Data interface: Serial, USB
Software included: Trotec JobControl
U.S.-based repair and maintenance: Yes    
Other notable features: Air assist, electrically integrated fume-exhaust system, honeycomb cutting table, InPack Technology™ (dust/smoke protection), rotary engraving device, supporting frame with storage bin, vacuum table, one- to three-year warranty.
Contact: Trotec Laser Inc., 866-226-8505

UNIVERSAL LASER SYSTEMS INC.
Scottsdale, Ariz.

VersaLaser (VLS2.30, VLS3.50)
Professional Laser Series (PLS3.60, PLS4.60, PLS6.60, PLS6.120D)
Industrial Laser Series (ILS9.150D, ILS12.150D)

Price: From $7,495
Laser: CO2
Power range (W): 10, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60 and 75 (lasers can be combined in some systems for up to 150).
Configuration: Enclosed cabinet (CDRH Class 1 laser safety enclosure, ILS systems convertible from Class I to Class IV systems with pass-through capability).
Maximum material size/production area: Up to 48” length x 24” width.
Maximum materials weight accepted: 20 lbs. (VersaLaser series); 40 lbs. (PLS models); 60 lbs. (ILS models)
Z-axis table movement: Automatic (all models)
Range of resolution (dpi): 1,000 (all models)
Data interface: USB (all models); Ethernet (selected models with optional embedded computer).
Software included: Print driver
U.S.-based repair and maintenance: Yes        
Other notable features: Advanced materials-based print driver that automatically sets power, speed, resolution, PPI, page size and focus points; company manufactures own CO2 lasers.
Contact: Universal Laser Systems Inc., 800-859-7033

VYTEK
Fitchburg, Mass.

Axiom
FX series (FX5136, FX5151)
FX2 series (FX22412, FX23624, FX25124)
GL series
GX series (GX4496, GX610)
L-Star series (LST4496, LST610)
LS series (LS3048, LS3648, LS4496)
MX series (MX2412, MX3624)

Price: From $25,000        
Laser: CO2 (FX, FX2, GX, L-Star, LS); YAG/fiber (Axiom, GL, MX).
Power range (W): 35-200 (CO2 models); from 5 (YAG/fiber).
Configuration: Enclosed cabinet and flatbed (both are available).
Maximum material size/production size: 6’ X 10’ (8’ X 12’ manufactured per customer request)
Maximum materials weight accepted: 500 lbs. (FX2); 4,000 lbs. (L-Star).
Z-axis table movement: Automatic and manual (model-dependent).
Range of resolution (dpi): Up to 1,200 (150-300 recommended).
Data interface: Ethernet.
Software included: Can be purchased as option.
U.S.-based repair and maintenance: Yes        
Contact: Vytek, 978-342-9800