How much does a laser marking machine cost?
Wuxi Top Optics Laser specializes in the research, development, production, and sales of laser technology as a new industrial venture. With an annual production capacity of 1,000 units, the company primarily manufactures laser welding machines, laser cutting machines, and laser marking machines.
The price of a laser marking machine varies based on the intended use of the material being marked, the machine's power output, and the specific laser source used.
Material
Different materials require distinct laser marking machine types. For metal or plastic products—such as stainless steel, iron, copper, engineering plastics, plated materials, ABS, plastic rubber, or epoxy resin—fiber laser marking machines are recommended. Non-metallic materials like fabric or wood necessitate CO₂ laser marking machines. Additionally, less common UV laser marking machines exist. Prices vary across different laser marking machine categories. In practical applications, fiber laser marking machines are the most widely used, accounting for over 80% of the market. Therefore, we will continue our explanation using the cost of a small fiber laser marking machine as an example.
Power
Different power levels come with different prices. Small fiber laser marking machines offer power options of 10W, 20W, and 30W. Higher power enables faster marking speeds. This is analogous to household light bulbs: a 60W bulb clearly cannot match the brightness of a 100W bulb. Among the three power options, 20W is the most common on the market, while 10W is rarely used (due to its slower speed). If high marking speed is required, a 30W model can be selected, though its price is several thousand yuan higher than the 20W version.
Laser Source
Different laser sources vary in quality and stability, naturally affecting price. For fiber laser marking machines, the most commonly used laser sources are Chuangxin and Lianpin. Both offer good quality and stability with similar price points. Other brands exist, ranging from superior to inferior quality, but we won't list them here.