1) What is the maximum size piece you will be working with?

Determine the maximum piece size that makes up the majority of your work and match that to the model that most closely fits your needs. As well as allowing you to work with larger pieces, a larger work area allows more pieces to run on a single job. As you can see below, when you're working with 8"x10" plaques, you can run two at a time on our small-format Trotec Rayjet, while the largest format system, the Speedy 500 will engrave nine plaques at the same time. That extra space means more profits for your business!

2) What materials will you be using?

Selecting the correct wattage of laser depends on which materials you will be using. While even our low wattage (25 watt) lasers will engrave and cut most materials you will use, laser wattage and speed go hand-in-hand. Materials such as acrylic, coated metals and laserable plastic can be engraved with relatively little power at high speeds. Other materials, like wood or rubber will work with lower wattages, but require higher power to run at high speeds.

3) How large is your projected workload?

Faster engraving speeds and a larger table size produce more work in less time, which helps to generate higher profits. If your projected workload is small, maximum engraving speeds may be less important than size or wattage. If your production needs are high, every second counts!

4) What is your budget?

Trotec's product lines are designed to provide maximum value for your dollar spent. Trotec offers a flexible line of lasers that allow the user to match size, wattage, and speed in an affordable system that is ideally suited to your individual needs.