Do you have DIY hobby laser cutter kit plans or need to buy an affordable hobby laser cutting machine for metal, wood, plywood, cardboard, dieboard, chipboard, fabric, textile, leather, paper, acrylic, plastic, foam, rubber, ABS, EPM, MDF, PE, PES, PUR, PVB, PVC, PUR, PMMA or PTFE? Review the most popular entry-level laser cutter as follows, we'll offer you the best and most affordable laser cutting machines with custom hobby laser engraving cutting service to fit your 2D/3D laser engraving & cutting projects, ideas and plans.

What Is Hobby Laser Cutter?

Hobby laser cutter is a type of entry level laser engraving and cutting system for hobbyists with small size in small business and home shop. A hobby laser cutting machine comes with full set of laser parts and accessories like an industrial laser, which can be equipped with different laser power options of CO2 laser tube for both engraving and cutting.

Advantages of Entry Level CO2 Hobby Laser Cutter Machine for Beginners

• Configure higher power laser tube.

• DSP controlling system, rich functions, can effect engraving on plane, gradient engraving by 360 degree, cutting and drilling holes.

• The beginner level laser is capable of functions of restoring from power off, continuation on break point.

• Transmit files directly in CorelDraw, AutoCAD, and more professional softwares.

• The entry-level laser engraving cutting machine adopts international linear rail, more precision.

Technical Parameters of Entry Level CO2 Hobby Laser Cutter Machine for Beginners

Applications of Small 2x3 Hobby Laser Cutting Machine for Starters

Advertising Industry

• Double-colored board engraving

• Organic glass engraving and cutting

• Label engraving

• Crystal cup engraving

• Warranty signed engraving

Arts and Crafts Industry

• Wood

• Bamboo

• Ivory

• Bone

• Leather

• Paper

Packing and Printing Industry

• Rubbery board

• Plastic board

• Double-layered board

• Model cutting board

Leather Clothing Industry

• Complex characters and pattern engraving

• Cutting on hypoderm

• Synthetic leather

• Man-made leather

• Cloth

Architectural Model Industry

• ABS board cutting

• Model engraving

Production Totem Industry

• Appliance signs

• Anti-fake commodities marking

Features of Small 2x3 Hobby Laser Cutting Machine for Starters

Advanced LCD Screen + USB Port + Offline Control

It can not only work without computer, but also connect to U disk, USB communication.

Lens and mirrors from Singapore

The mirrors material is the molybdenum, this is one rare metal. It's reflective effect is good. And it's diameter is more than 25mm.

The diameter of the Lens is 20mm, and the focal length is 63.5mm. If you want to cut something, the edge will have the radian, not the direct one. (the cutting effect is good enough)

Taiwan Hiwin Square Rails

• The square rails has more higher precision than the round ones.

• The positioning accuracy is high, less wear and tear can maintain high accuracy.

• This square rails apply to high-speed move and greatly recude the drive horsepower the machine required.

• It can bear the load from left and right, up and down at the same time.

• The essembling is easy and has the performance of interchangeability, the lubrication structure is simple.

Entry Level Hobby Laser Cutting Machine Projects

For Our Work Steps

1.Before-sale,we will try to know your requirement about our cnc router specification and what kind of work

you will do .then we will offer our best solution for your requirement.

2.During production: we will send photos of machines during making. so you can know more details about

the procession of making your machines.

3.Before shipping,we will take delivery photo and confirm  the specification of order to avoid the mistake.  

Machine will be adjusted before it is delivered.

4.After shipping: we will sent out the documents for your customs clearance ASAP . and check the

approximate date of arrival.

5.After arrival: we will confirm with you if machine is in good condition.and see if any spare parts missing .

6.About teaching:  there are some manual and video about how to use machine , if you have question

about it. we will have professional technicist to help you install and teach how to use through skype ,

calling, video or mail.

Before shipment---Factory technicians will carry out debugging and testing to ensure that there is no problem with the machine before deciding whether to proceed to the next step!

After the shipment is confirmed - the corresponding staff who contacted you will send you pictures and videos of the machine to confirm with you. After confirming that there is no error, will be packed - waiting for delivery instructions.

Package of Entry Level CO2 Hobby Laser Cutter Machine for Beginners

• The hobby laser cutting engraving machine is packed with cling films first and then film bags.

• The laser machine is packed with wooden case which is reinforced with the iron bar on the top and bottom.

• With this kind of package, all our laser machine can protect well during long trip by sea or by air.

Warranty of Small 2x3 Hobby Laser Cutting Machine for Starters

• The whole hobby laser engraving cutting machine: one year.

• CO2 Laser tube: 12 months (this is what laser tube supplier offer to us).

• Laser lens and mirrors: for one month. If the accessories are broken because of quality problems during warranty time, we will change it by free.

• 24 hour technical support online like skype, whatsapp, remote, you can calling us if urgent.

• We offer free training in our factory, and our engineers available to service machinery overseas, but the round-trip air tickets, hotel and meals for the engineers should be paid by our buyer.

We also have hobby fiber laser cutters for metal fabrication:

How To Use?

It is very dangerous for a CO2 laser cutter to break down during work. Novices must be trained by professionals before they can operate independently. SENYO experts have summarized 13 easy-to-follow steps for safe work based on experience as follows.

1. Prepare the materials to be cut and fix them on the workbench.

2. Call the corresponding parameters according to the material and thickness.

3. Select the corresponding lens and nozzle according to the cutting parameters, and check whether they are in good condition.

4. Adjust the cutting head to the appropriate focus.

5. Check and adjust the centering of the nozzle.

6. Calibration of cutting head sensor.

7. Check the cutting gas, enter the command to open the auxiliary gas, and observe whether it can be ejected from the nozzle well.

8. Trial cut the material, check the cross-section, and adjust the process parameters until the production requirements are met.

9. Prepare the cutting program according to the drawing required by the workpiece, and import it to the controller.

10. Move the cutting head to the starting point to be cut, and press "Start" to execute the cutting program.

11. The operator is not allowed to leave the machine tool during the cutting process. In case of emergency, quickly press the "Reset" or "Emergency Stop" button to terminate the operation.

12. When cutting the first workpiece, stop cutting to see if it meets the requirements.

13. Pay attention to check the auxiliary gas flow when cutting, and replace it in time when the gas is insufficient.

How To Maintain?

A CO2 laser cutter must be cared for and maintained regularly and regularly, so that it can engrave and cut more accurately and at a higher speed for you, which can also prolong the service life of the machine. We summarizes 13 maintenance tips for everyone as follows.

1. When using the machine, the device should be turned on or off in strict accordance with the correct boot sequence.

2. The machine shell, laser power supply, and computer power supply must be well grounded. Regularly check whether the grounding screw is rusted or loose, and clean and fasten it in time.

3. Before starting work every day, observe whether the focusing lens is polluted, and clean it in time if any. Please be careful not to use too much force when cleaning the reflector, otherwise it will cause the optical path to shift! The maintenance of reflective lenses and focusing lenses at all levels should follow the principle of "cleaning in time if there is pollution". Special lens cleaner must be used for cleaning.

4. Before each machine works, please check whether each limit switch is working normally, so as to ensure that the equipment will not have collisions that affect the accuracy of the equipment during the working process. In addition, please pay attention to adjust the focal length and lock it tightly to ensure that the processing effect will not be affected by the decrease of the focal length, or even mechanical collision will occur.

5. If the moving parts such as trolley pulleys, slideways and linear guide rails are polluted or corroded, it will directly affect the processing effect. They should be cleaned regularly and lubricated on the guide rails to prevent rust.

6. After a long time of use (especially cutting), the honeycomb platform will stick to processing waste and even block the honeycomb holes. It may smoke or even burn when exposed to beam. It should be removed regularly.

7. The cooling water should be kept clean and replaced regularly. During processing, check whether the water level is sufficient and whether the water temperature is too high. It is strictly forbidden to use inferior circulating water. Poor-quality water can seriously affect the laser power and greatly shorten the service life of the laser tube. The damage to the tube caused by the use of poor-quality water by the user is not covered by the warranty. It is recommended to use pure water. The amount of cooling water should not be less than 30 liters, and the submersible pump must be submerged. During the working process of the machine, the water temperature must be checked at any time (the best working water temperature is 25~30°C, the maximum water temperature cannot exceed 35°C, and the minimum water temperature cannot be lower than 5°C). Once the water feels warm, it should be changed immediately. The water change method that does not affect the work is to discharge part of the hot water and then flush with cold water. Every three days, the water tank, water pump (especially the filter sponge of the water pump) and the water inlet and outlet hoses must be cleaned.

8. The laser tube is cooled by circulating water, so some white scale will appear in the tube after long-term use. We can add a small amount of vinegar to the circulating water, then take out the groove and rinse its interior with clean water to keep it in the best working condition and prolong its service life.

9. Pay attention that the smoke exhaust port and the exhaust duct cannot be blocked, and check and remove the obstruction at any time to keep it unblocked.

10. Adjust the light intensity not to exceed 20MA to prevent rapid aging of the laser tube.

11. Before starting work every day, the lens must be cleaned once.

12. Clean the reflector carefully on the machine, otherwise the optical path must be readjusted.

13. The third radiation mirror and focusing mirror must be removed and cleaned. After cleaning, the lens installation must be firm, but not too tight, so as not to break the lens.

14. Before each operation, please pay attention to the focal length. Inaccurate focal length will seriously affect the engraving effect.

15. After each operation, the work surface should be cleaned briefly. When cleaning, be careful not to fly dust.

16. Cleaning should be done after each operation. When doing cleaning work, when the power is cut off, you can gently push the beam and trolley, but it is strictly forbidden to push and pull violently.

17. Check the water protection switch regularly (once in half a month) to determine whether it is working normally.

18. Every other week, the guide rails must be cleaned, and lubricating oil should be added to the moving guide rails.

19. Every other week, clean up the peripherals of the machine (such as fans and air pumps).

20. After the machine works every day, it should be cleaned well. In the case of power failure, you can slowly push the focusing lens group and the X-axis guide rail seat, and it is strictly forbidden to push and pull violently. The bed body should be kept clean, especially the two linear guide rails. It is required to clean the oil stains on the guide rails and guide rail seats after work every day; transformer oil must be added to the linear guide rails and sliders before starting work the next day.