RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Keling - Laser Cutting/Engraving Machine

Just my 2-cents, I’ve had dealings with Keling and never had any issues. Good company and people. I’m also looking to buy or build a laser cutter. I have discovered that in the US the import fee’s for most of the Chinese lasers 50-80 watt in $5,000 range can run as much a $800-900 depending on how far you live from point of enter. Also, lots of issues with shipping damage. So have a local supplier is a big plus.



Ron Cody

KF7MKY



"You learn from your mistakes...Today I hope not to learn to much."



From: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony Smith
Sent: July 09, 2012 1:20 PM
To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Keling - Laser Cutting/Engraving Machine

> The contact page on kelingnc.net says they have a new website
> athttp://www.automationtechnologiesinc.com/
> The 40W laser is listed there.

That exactly the same one as all the eBay sellers have (even the photos & copy is the same...). That's the 'no-frills' model, no z-lift, no light, no air-assist, no interlocks (!) etc.

With the $150 shipping mentioned it's the same price (interesting...); except you won't have to deal with customs, and you'll get local support.

The only consumable with these is the tube; a new one is about $250 and they last a few years. Prices jumped about 50% not long ago, and the lifespan is really YMMV.

Tony





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