Leading manufacturer and supplier of laser cutting technology and materials, Trotec Laser, has unveiled a new large format entry level laser cutter with introductory prices from £10,000.
The R500 joins the Rayjet desktop laser engraver as part of the entry level range from Trotec. Featuring a DC CO2 laser source and a 1300 x 900mm working area, it is designed for processing large format materials in small to medium production quantities or simple laser cutting and engraving applications.
As an entry level solution with a glass DC laser source, the R500 is capable of processing acrylics and woods up to 15mm, and other common materials such as paper and textiles. The ergonomic design makes loading and unloading easy, while the large viewing pane allows for effortless viewing of the job in progress.
The machine is the first of Trotec’s lasers to feature both a glass DC tube and a stepper motor, providing an affordable solution for a first foray in to laser processing or as an additional machine to complement existing plant and equipment.
As with all Trotec laser machines, the R500 meets stringent safety standards, keeping operators safe, while the high quality components mirror the robust design of the flagship Speedy series.
Revolutionary dual source technology
As standard, the R500 comes with a high powered 100W DC CO2 laser source, which is ideal for laser cutting jobs where speed is important. An alternative laser source, a 60W Ceramicore source model is also available, offering improved engraving results during processing. A first for large format Trotec laser machines, a dual source model is also available, offering the benefits of both the DC and Ceramicore sources.
R500 in the UK
Speaking of the launch of the new machine, Bryan Jater, national sales manager for Trotec UK said: “We are delighted to be able to offer an entry level large format laser cutter to our UK customers. The R500 breaks many of the entry barriers to large format laser cutting and offers excellent results for basic cutting and engraving applications.”
The R500 is available now with introductory price offers from £10,000 and can be demonstrated at Trotec laser showrooms across the UK and Ireland.
