Software	Controller Video Not certain of Status There have been issues with Stepper Drivers. Offline Controller for Neje  or Ortur Purchase and Info	Laser Module Cut to over 1/2" wood  3/8" plywood. 3/8" colored acrylic There are techniques to remove andodizing One can stain stainless steel. Primers with zinc can be used for staining metals also. An 80 watt co2 laser tube is around $400 Life Expectancy  1200 to 2000 hours @ 85% = 1 to 2 years = $200 per year. ~16 to 32 cents cents an hour. LED  laser 10k hours at 80%  one shift per day = ~8 years = $25 per year ~2 cents  an hour.	Frame	Labor Rates Monitoring: 8 hr Setup Cost Simple: $8 Setup Cost Involved: $25 File Creation: 50 hr File Tweaking: 50 hr Scanning: 50 hr Cutting: $75 hr Engaving: $75 hr Minimum Cut Charge: $18 Online Calculator Instacalc
Light Burn Sketchup Inkscape	Enclosure Web interface	$206	Neje 2 plus One Arm Square Area Wo laser  $160 Ebay Adjustable End Pully for belt adj.

1. Engrave Your Gift

         Pricing: $6 to $200 and above (discounts available on demand).

         Services offered: Laser engraving, laser etching, deep engraving, other CNC machining services.

         Materials covered: Trophy Plaques, fashion jewelry, silver and other metals, rings, precious metals, industrial parts, custom parts and others.

         Notable for: Diverse and high-quality range of services available

         Standard Turnaround time: 1 week

2. Things Remembered

         Pricing: $10 for first word/symbol and above (usually $3 per addition)

         Services offered: Laser engraving, personalized embroidery

         Materials covered: Various items of small personal nature.

         Notable for: Free engraving services on clearance sales, in-depth personalization guide with logos, fonts, designs etc. to choose from. Multiple branches in North America

         Standard Turnaround time: Up to 1 week

3. LASER-CUTZ

         Pricing: $220 per hour for small CO₂ or Fiber Laser Jobs, minimum charge $250 for small runs.

         Services offered: Laser engraving, laser cutting, CNC, FDM Printing, Rapid Prototyping.

         Materials covered: All materials that can be used with CO₂ or Fiber Laser engraving

         Notable for: Time-based billing suitable for bulk projects, flat rates also offered on negotiation basis.

         Standard Turnaround time: 2-5 days (first in first out basis for job scheduling)

4. Ponoko

         Pricing: $1 and upward per piece for bulk, $18 and up for single items

         Services offered: Laser engraving and Laser Cutting

         Materials covered: All materials available on their website, over 99 of them.

         Notable for: End-to-end instant online quotation as well as product design assistance. Transparent pricing. Remake Guarantee.

         Standard Turnaround time: 1 week

5. Hill Country Trophy

         Pricing: $8 to $25 set-up cost, 0.45 Cents per letter engraved

         Services offered: Laser engraving, rotary and stencil engraving also available.

         Materials covered: Metals, plastics, glass, acrylic and others.

         Notable for: Specializes in Trophies, cups and other “recognition” assortments. Economical rates.

         Standard Turnaround time: Not provided, contact for more information.

6. Brainstorm Kingston

         Pricing: $75 per hour

         Services offered: Laser engraving, Laser Cutting

         Materials covered: Plastics, glass, acrylic and others.

         Notable for: DIYers welcome to operate the laser, references / demonstrable knowledge of laser operation required.

         Standard Turnaround time: Dependent on project.