re: Laser Engraving Metal

Nothing I have has the power to really cut anything. My diode laser is a true 10 W laser and it’ll cut 3 mm material with a couple of passes. I’d be interested in picking up a 20 W head but, that said, I don’t really need it….  At least I haven’t needed it. The small IR laser is great for etching metal which is about all I’d do with it. Most of the work I do with the laser is decorative anyway. Although it is nice to be able to cut patterns at 3 mm. I also have the Shaper Origin to do more complicated designs in thicker material, so there’s that to consider when I look at other laser heads. Pretty happy with the Laser Tree stuff though!