Continuous working time – Up to 8 hours without overheating.Supported materials – Paper-board, fabric, wood, leather, felt, plastic, bamboo, rubber, acrylic, metal spray, paint, cookies, etc….Laser Power – Up to 3,000 mW, 100 adjustable levels of power.Laser Source – OSRAM Semiconductor blue color laser.Nevertheless, this brought back my curiosity about these types of devices, especially with Wainlux K6 having already managed to raise over $200,000 from close to 1,400 backers so far. But I was mistaken, as both products are different, albeit sharing some of the same attributes. I did not think too much of it at the time, but this morning I thought it already showed up for pre-order on GearBest for $129.99 as Alfawise C50. You can also export your design directly into SVG from SolveSpace.A few days ago I saw Wainlux K6 “most compact, powerful and simple-to-use” laser engraver on Kickstarter for about $159.

Furthermore, it’s free and very fast to download (less than 10 MB).

Indeed, it has nearly nothing to envy to SolidWorks nor OnShape, from basic forms to fully functional constraints. However, when you take the time to become familiar with the software, you realize how many functionalities it can offer you. This free and open-source software doesn’t look appealing, as its user interface is quite minimalist. This one is a bit tricky when you first look at it. You can give OnShape a try on their website. Another interesting point is that OnShape is available for tablets and smartphones too, so you can work on your models wherever you go!Īgain, you can’t export any SVG files from an OnShape design, so you will need to go through Illustrator/Inkscape to get a proper file for laser cutting. You will also need an Internet connection to work on it and to download your design. It provides as many tools as those two, and will, like them, require some time to get used to. This software is a viable alternative if you don’t have any SolidWorks or AutoCAD license available.

Free mini laser engraver software