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Laser cutting machines for plastic are versatile and can handle acrylic and other materials. Laser machines are used to produce the following plastic items:
- billboards and banners;
- trinkets, toys, souvenirs;
- household items;
- automotive accessories;
- jigsaw puzzle, stencils, tickets, and more.
We offer you to look at the machines from our catalog.
Why it is important to choose a high quality machine for plastic
Some manufactures bribe customers with low cost of their equipment. But what is hiding behind cheapness? Most often, manufacturers save on components. However, it is unacceptable for laser equipment.
Equipment of a high quality must perform processing of material at the proper level with no product failures or standstill. That is why components are usually bought from the world-known brands and cannot be cheap.
When buying a cheap machine, a client always takes a chance of his equipment failing very soon. Even new equipment of a low quality can require repairing after a month of operation only.
When working with plastics, it is important to pay attention to its characteristics. Low-quality machines are rarely universal and cannot be adapted to the particular material. For example, when machining plastics, you should remember that its varieties may differ in its thermophysical properties. Consequently, there should be the possibility to adjust energy parameters of laser machines. High-quality equipment provides localized heating, which prevents damage to the material.
Another feature of plastic is the darkening of edges during laser treatment. Most often, it is caused by a low quality of the blowing system.
Wattsan guarantees high quality of its equipment. With our machines, you will have no product failures or failing of components. Confidence in the reliability of our equipment is confirmed by a warranty available for each customer.
How to choose a laser machine for plastic
A laser machine allows producing items of any shape and size. It can also be used for cutting or engraving plastic. However, only the properly chosen machine can handle individual production tasks. Therefore, we offer to learn the main criteria for choosing a laser machine for plastic.
Laser tube power
This parameter determines how thick the plastic to be processed can be. The power of the co2 laser tube also affects the operation speed. That is why this parameter is one of the most important.
If there is a need to process material of different thicknesses, we recommend selecting equipment with high power. At the same time, a desktop model with a laser tube up to 60 W is quite suitable for producing single items.
Working area
The working area size is also a very important criterion for correct choice of a laser machine for plastic. It determines the dimensions of the material to be processed.
Note that the price of the machine also depends on its working area. The larger it is, the higher the price is.
If you are engaged in mass production of items made from large sheets of plastic, we recommend considering equipment with a working area from 1200×900 mm. And for manufacturing single items, a laser machine with a working area of 500×300 will be the most optimal choice.
Optional accessories
This criterion is focused on the features of plastic processing. A lifting table option is indispensable when processing plastic sheets of different thicknesses. Thin large sheets of material usually have a slightly curved shape and are difficult to place on the worktable. The table lifting option allows changing the height of the working area adapting to the sheets of various thickness.
Anodized blade tables are also excellent for machining plastic. This coating minimizes backfiring of the laser and allows you to evenly distribute the temperature of the laser. This prevents changing the color of the edges.
Top laser machines for plastic
After reviewing the basic criteria for choosing laser equipment, we would like to draw your attention to some models of laser machines for plastic. You can choose the suitable one for hobby or mass production from the machines listed below.
Wattsan 0203 micro
| Work area | 200 x 300 mm |
| Tube power | 40W |
| Max engraving speed | 700 mm |
| Dimensions | 810 mm * 500 mm * 265 mm |
A desktop model that is intended for cutting plastic up to 5-6 mm. The machine’s working table size is 200×300 mm. It comes with a 40 W laser tube.
The equipment is easy to use and suitable for manufacturing:
- souvenirs;
- promotional items;
- printing products, and much more.
The machine can also be used to produce seals and stamps.
The price is 500$.
Wattsan 0503
| Work area | 500 x 300 mm |
| Tube power | 60W |
| Max engraving speed | 700 mm |
| Dimensions | 650 mm * 1040 mm * 575 mm |
A tabletop laser machine with a lifting worktable. It is indispensable for small-batch production.
With a 60 W laser tube, it is capable of cutting plastics up to 8-9 mm thick. The working area size is 500×300 mm. The Wattsan 0503 is easy and convenient to use. Its small dimensions allow you to place it in any room. That is why the equipment is often chosen for hobby.
It can be used to produce:
- souvenirs;
- stamps and seals;
- nameplates, tickets, and much more.
The machine is equipped with a lifting worktable that can be lowered up to 20 cm. This option allows machining cylindrical objects.
The price is 1600$.
Wattsan 6040 ST
| Work area | 600 x 400 mm |
| Tube power | 80-90W |
| Max engraving speed | 500 mm |
| Dimensions | 765 mm * 1165 mm * 600 mm |
Professional equipment for medium-scale and mass production. The machine perfectly copes with a wide range of tasks from souvenir to small industrial production.
It is equipped with a through table with the working area size of 600×400 mm that allows machining both sheet and roll material. The laser tube power is 80 W, which allows cutting plastic up to 12 mm thick.
The laser machine can be modified to meet individual customer needs. For example, the laser tube power can be increased. And for its longer service life, we recommend to use a chiller.
The price is 1800$.
Wattsan 6090 LT
| Work area | 900 x 600 mm |
| Tube power | 80-90W |
| Max engraving speed | 700 mm |
| Dimensions | 1030 mm * 1490 mm * 670 mm + 315 mm (if on its wheels) |
This durable and easy in use laser machine can process plastic up to 8 mm. It is equipped with an 80-95 W laser tube and a 900×600 mm working area. Through-feeding allows high-speed machining of sheet and roll material. The depth of the table lowering is 16 cm. Due to this, it is possible to process large-sized items and sheet plastic with non-standard dimensions.
The machine can be used to produce:
- souvenirs and promotional items;
- textile and footwear products;
- packaging and much more.
If processing cylindrical objects, we recommend adding a rotary device to the complete set of the machine.
The price is 2500$
Wattsan 6090 ST
| Work area | 900 x 600 mm |
| Tube power | 80-90 W |
| Max engraving speed | 700 mm |
| Dimensions | 1030 mm * 1490 mm * 670 mm + 315 mm (if on its wheels) |
This machine has identical working area and laser tube characteristics to the previous one (6090 LT). The main difference is a static table.
This universal equipment is capable of engraving and cutting plastic up to 8 mm and other non-metallic materials. For example:
The equipment is indispensable in arts and crafts, woodworking industry, and other areas of production.
The price is 2400$.
Wattsan 1290 LT
| Work area | 1200 x 900 mm |
| Tube power | 100-120W |
| Max engraving speed | 700 mm |
| Dimensions | 1410 mm * 1790 mm * 670 mm + 315 mm (if on its wheels) |
A large-format versatile model. It can be used to engrave and cut plastic up to 15 mm and other non-metallic materials. The equipment is widely used for advertising and souvenirs production, woodworking, and printing.
The Wattsan 1290 LT is equipped with a 1200×900 mm working area. It can be automatically lowered to 16 cm. The standard version comes with a 100-120 W laser tube. On request, a more powerful laser tube can be installed.
The complete set of the machine also includes an air compressor, an exhaust system, and a controller with the Ruida control system.
The price is 2700$.
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