I'm looking to buy a laser cutting and engraving machine from China - budget of about $4000US and I am in the UK.
I engrave and cut acrylic, wood, leather etc and need a 100W laser tube.
I've been looking at the Redsail X900 and the Sinjoe Laser - both have a bed of 900x600mm which for the space I'll be using is the limit.
I really like redsail as the machine comes in two parts and that will make moving the big beast a lot easier. But Sinjoe's controller etc looks a lot better (Sinjoe LaserAwc708c Plus) and I also have experience using it. The machine I work on at the moment is a friends Redsail x900 and has been upgraded to the Sinjoe controller - but this is becoming untenable as I need to move and cannot use anyone elses machine when I move - so I need to buy one.
Does anyone have experience working with either of these companies? Or any other helpful tips? I'm particularly struggling with the specifications of a controller. Are all machines essentially the same or do I need to look out for specific things?
It's my first time buying one and while i've been using machines for a while i'm by no means an expert! Any tips on what to look out for would be amazing.
Thanks!
e2a: After reading a lot around here - I've also contacted thunder laser.