5 Best CO2 Laser Cutter Engravers in 2024
As a laser machine buyer, you would want to find the best CO2 laser cutters and engravers to meet your needs either as a part time hobbyist or a fully operational engraving business. OMTech’s extensive line of CO2 Laser Machines ensures that everyone will have a machine suitable for them at varying laser strengths and functionalities.
Some people would like to have enough CO2 laser power to easily cut up acrylic or plywood for their projects. Some would love to have a good ventilation system and an autofocus feature when engraving on leather materials. Others may want a compact desktop sized machine with a small work area so it is easily portable or could fit in their office space.
Whether it's a home garage, warehouse or office, your operations environment is a big factor in determining which machine size is suitable for your work space. With so many laser engraver machines in the market these days, fiber laser markers for metal, mid to high powered CO2 laser machines, mini desktop sized engraver etc. you will need to consider the machines work area, engraving accuracy, cutting speed, laser system power and much more.
At the end of the day, you have to really know what you are looking for and we are here to guide you through your machine selection process. We have put together a collection of the 5 best CO2 laser cutter/engravers in 2024.
5 Best CO2 Laser Cutter Engraver Machines
1) Polar 50W Desktop Laser Cutter Engraver Machine with Rotary
Polar 350 50W desktop laser engraver is an absolute dream for every laser hobbyist and small engraving businesses out there today. Lauded for its sleek all-white exterior, powerful 50W laser and it’s all in one inclusive package, the OMTech has outdone themselves with this user-friendly desktop laser. It is small enough to fit on your office desk and light enough to be easily transportable if you are constantly on the go.
Powerful 50W Laser
With a 50W laser system, this is one of the highest powered desktop sized CO2 laser machines in the market. This laser engraver is capable of engraving non-metallic materials such as wood, rubber, glass, and marble, as well as metal materials such as coated metal and anodized aluminum.
With an engraving speed of up to 500mm/s and adjustable resolution of up to 1000 dpi, the machine is easily able to mass produce and engrave your images with lighting speed and crisp precision.
Includes Additional Rotary Attachments and Inline Duct Fan
When purchasing a Polar machine, the box comes included with 2 different rotary attachments which is really useful for engraving round or cylindrical items such as mugs, tumblers, glass flutes and more.
Besides that, the CO2 laser machine also comes with its own inline exhaust fan that is rated 282-353 CFM, it’s a 60W fan which is more than sufficient for a laser of this size. A wireless fan remote control and two additional duct tubes are included along with the machine to fully support the full-stack ventilation system.
360 Degree Built-In Panoramic Camera
The Polar comes with a 5-megapixel camera attached onto its glass lid, allowing you to see the application effect of patterns on engraving materials in real time. You can mimic a pre-existing item, mirror, drag and drop it then adjust the size and position of the patterns to easily determine the work range of the laser.
Single Button User-Friendly Function
Much like a smartphone or an iPad, the Polar CO2 Laser Machine has a one button for all function which makes the machine very user-friendly. Once you’ve turned the front laser key clockwise, the machine will start and the button will light up. The start button begins, pauses, and resets the engraving process.
The ring color around the button determines the Polar’s current engraving status. You are able to set up the Polar in just a few minutes, it's easy installation makes it ready for use to start creating right away.
2) 150W CO2 Laser Engraver Cutting Machine with 40” X 63” work area (With Auto Focus)
The OMTech 150W Laser is the highest powered and biggest CO2 laser cutting machine in our extensive product line. It is equipped with a 4-way passthrough door system, so you are able to engrave and cut on very large objects.
The machine is large and is not intended for an unskilled operator. The machine’s rapid autofocus feature allows you to cut precisely without the hassle of arranging the machine's axes.
High-Power, High Precision
This 150W laser machine is rated to emit a powerful beam, delivering crushing cutting power at high speeds. The extra laser power makes it a great wood and acrylic laser cutting machine.
The CO2 laser cutter is able to cut through wood and acrylic materials of up to 1.5 inch thickness with ease. The intense power is intended for laser professionals who need to add high performance equipment to their workshop for mass high-level production.
Maximum Enclosed Safety Measurements
Laser cutting and engraving machines can reflect dangerous laser beams, especially a high-powered 150W machine. That’s why this CO2 laser engraver is equipped with a transparent acrylic viewing window with a sepia tint to protect your eyes from laser reflections. It has an automatic shutdown feature, when the cover is opened, the laser will automatically stop for your safety. The machine is also equipped with a built-in ventilation configuration, water flow system and an air-assist function for extra safety.
Massive Industrial-Grade Work Area
This CO2 laser engraver cutting machine has an industrial-size 40" x 63" engraving work area. With a small laser engraver, you would have to divide and cut an object into several small parts and then put them together. With this machine, you can execute the whole project at once. The 4 way built-in pass-through door allows for the processing of even larger objects.
3) 60W CO2 Laser Engraver Cutting Machine with 20” X 28” Working Area (With Auto Focus)
This 60W CO2 laser cutter engraver has to be one of the most desirable machines out there whether you’re a beginner who wants to create something, or a small business with limited work space looking to customize goods for sale. The machine may be small, but its compact size does not hinder its cutting and engraving activity one single bit as it has just the right features and power to get the job done.
Large Work Area with Passthrough
The large working area makes this laser cutter and engraver ideal for large, oddly shaped objects. The front back pass-through engraving table door measures a sizable 835 by 95mm, it allows you to process items that other laser engravers cannot. You could also link a rotary axis attachment via the 4-pin extension function, allowing you to engraver on cylindrical and other uniquely shaped objects with your CO2 laser cutter.
Software Compatibility
In this industry, laser machines and industry leading laser system software go hand in hand. Choosing the right third-party software is important to produce high quality results. This open-source machine is compatible with any laser software program such as LightBurn, AutoCAD, and CorelDRAW.
If you don't have a computer, the USB interface comes in handy and you can upload files directly from a USB stick to do your engraving and cutting work. The machine works well offline and does not require internet connectivity to function.
4) 80W CO2 Laser Engraver Cutting Machine with 20” X 28” Working Area (With Auto Focus)
The OMTech 80W CO2 laser engraver cutter is great for hobbyists or small businesses who want to take their production to the next level. It is a great stepping stone upgrade device before seriously venturing into high-powered 150W CO2 machines or even fiber laser metal cutting machines. It comes with a high-powered autofocus laser while still being compact enough to fit in your garage or storage space.
Large Work Area with 4-Way Pass Through and Dual Work Bed
This CO2 laser machine comes with a 4 way pass through system in all directions to allow larger pieces of material up to 18mm thickness to be fed through the work bed. It also comes with a customizable dual work bed option, you can choose whether to work with the honeycomb work bed or the aluminum platform.
Convenient Ruida Digital Controller
The position of the laser head, file viewing, project framing and laser power can be adjusted via the Ruida control panel. The auxiliary display panel automatically determines faults by monitoring the current, reducing potential problems with the power supply and laser tube.
5) 130W CO2 Laser Engraver Cutting Machine with 35” X 55” Working Area (With Auto Focus)
OMTech’s 130W laser cutting and engraving machine offers high-power precision cuts at an affordable rate. The size of this machine suggests that you will need a large workshop space, otherwise you may feel a little tied up using it. We’d also recommend purchasing high-powered CO2 laser models with an additional industrial grade water chiller to efficiently extend your laser tube’s lifespan.
Huge Work Area
The work bed for this machine is a comfortable 35 by 55 inches and extended further with 4 pass through doors. The pass-through doors that surround the engraving table help you to easily engrave oversized objects, but this machine’s bulky dimensions take up quite a bit of space in your workshop. The generous work area makes this one of the best CO2 laser cutters engravers on the list.
Powerful Laser, Affordable Prices
Capable of cutting wood, ceramics, large separations, plexiglass and almost any other non-metallic material, as well as metals that have been pre-treated with laser spray, this machine offers unlimited versatility.
Depending on the material, this CO2 laser cutter engraver is able to fabricate wood and acrylic materials of up to 1.5 inch thickness, allowing you to execute more complex precision designs while still priced well under the industry average.
Contact OMTech Today
Schedule a sales consultation call with OMTech today to determine the right laser machine for you and your business’ needs. After speaking with our team, you would have a peace of mind and feeling of assurance when purchasing your next CO2 laser machine. Get expert answers to all of your machine-related questions and begin your laser journey with OMTech today!
