I went to a local laser welding demo a few months ago, the brand is IPG Light Weld, headquartered in Massachusetts, but they have a few destributors around the country including the one close to me in Novi Mi, and they claim its made in the US. They sent me this email today as a follow up, even though I already told them I can't purchase it.
Someone would have to use it everyday and twice on Sunday to be able to justify the price, but its not overpriced IMO. It has the same type laser power supply as the other manufacturers, but its like comparing a model T, to a new cadillac, which both have an internal combustion engines---for now anyway. I speak with a small amount of experience, with welding and cleaning laser machines.
In the email was a video that is interesting. It was sent to them by one of their customers, but the next video is one of their two sales people explaining the set up and use of the machine. I think you will like it just for entertainment, and to be aware of whats available.
Someone would have to use it everyday and twice on Sunday to be able to justify the price, but its not overpriced IMO. It has the same type laser power supply as the other manufacturers, but its like comparing a model T, to a new cadillac, which both have an internal combustion engines---for now anyway. I speak with a small amount of experience, with welding and cleaning laser machines.
In the email was a video that is interesting. It was sent to them by one of their customers, but the next video is one of their two sales people explaining the set up and use of the machine. I think you will like it just for entertainment, and to be aware of whats available.