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Best Hobby Laser Cutter Australia: Why Certainty Beats Power for Glass and Crystal Engraving

Posted on Tuesday 1st of September 2026 by Jane Smith

A procurement manager explains why cheap hobby laser cutters in Australia are risky for glass and crystal engraving, and why edmund-optics components and the edmund optics 33-163 chameleon3 cm3-u3-13y3c-cs camera made production more predictable. [...]

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edmund optics FAQ: 25mm double gauss, Manta G-046 specs, and laser choices

Posted on Monday 31st of August 2026 by Jane Smith

Practical answers on edmund-optics orders, 25mm double gauss lenses, Manta G-046 specs, portable laser etchers, handheld laser welders, and MOPA vs fiber lasers. [...]

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How to Choose Optical Components and Wood Laser Engravers Under a Deadline

Posted on Monday 31st of August 2026 by Jane Smith

A practical guide to ordering Edmund Optics parts (like #20-255 camera specs and the 49-419 rhomboid prism), choosing wood laser engravers, answering 'how long do diode lasers last,' and finding free laser cut templates. [...]

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Laser Cutting on Wood With a Portable Laser Etcher: A Quality Inspector's Guide to Edmund Optics Parts and Free Files

Posted on Monday 31st of August 2026 by Jane Smith

Yes, you can laser-cut thin wood with a portable laser etcher. But the quality gap between a good engraving and a smoky mess is almost never the machine—it's the file and the verification routine. Includes Edmund Optics #20-255 camera specs, 63445 notes, and free laser cutter file tips. [...]

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CO2 vs Fibre for Jewellery Engraving: What a Quality Inspector Actually Checks

Posted on Monday 31st of August 2026 by Jane Smith

A quality inspector from an optics and laser company compares CO2 and fibre lasers for jewellery engraving and light metal cutting — covering beam-material compatibility, optics quality, real running costs, and what to check before you buy in the UK. [...]

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Edmund Optics #68-576 18.4mm Aspheric Lens vs. Large-Format Laser Cutting Machine: How to Choose

Posted on Friday 28th of August 2026 by Jane Smith

Scenario-based advice on when to buy an Edmund Optics #68-576 18.4mm aspheric lens versus a large-format laser cutting machine, with TCO rules for low-volume shops. [...]

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Diodes, Fiber, or CO2? How to Choose a Laser Cutter Without Wasting $4,000 (Go Behind the Spec Sheet)

Posted on Friday 28th of August 2026 by Jane Smith

A practical guide to choosing between diode, fiber, and CO2 laser systems. Covers clear acrylic cutting, Canadian suppliers, and how to choose between laser types for your specific production scenario. [...]

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Edmund Optics FAQ: 7 Mistakes I Made with Laser Cutting, Welding, and Optics (So You Don't Have To)

Posted on Thursday 27th of August 2026 by Jane Smith

A small-shop production manager answers: Is Edmund Optics for small businesses? What to check before ordering a 975 nm laser diode module or a 53-212 circular ND filter? Can one machine do laser cutting and welding? Plus laser etching plexiglass and small wood laser cutter tips. [...]

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How to Laser Engrave Stainless Steel Without Burning Through Your Budget

Posted on Thursday 27th of August 2026 by Jane Smith

A procurement manager explains why laser engraving stainless steel usually fails because of optics, not settings—and how checking the beam path before production can save thousands in rework. [...]

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Best Laser for Cutting Wood: A Procurement Manager’s Honest Breakdown (Etsy + Australia)

Posted on Wednesday 26th of August 2026 by Jane Smith

A procurement manager with six years of purchasing data shares the best laser for cutting wood, why a CO2 laser is the right call, the lens upgrade that matters, and what’s actually selling in the Etsy laser-cut market. Includes notes for Australian buyers. [...]

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