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The best CO2 laser cutter machines in the UK
Have you ever wondered what the best features are of the top CO2 laser cutter machines in the business? Have you been looking at the different options with no idea where to start? Look no further, as we break down the best features of laser cutter machines...
A beginner’s guide to laser CNC
What is laser CNC? A CNC laser machine is a piece of computer numerical control (CNC) equipment that uses a high-powered laser beam to mark, cut, or engrave a material. This allows the user to form custom shapes in accurate and repeatable ways. There are two main...
What can you use a metal laser cutter for?
Metal laser cutters, a staple of manufacturers and the design industry, can be used for a range of different precise cutting tasks, and result in a variety of projects or designs. Fibre laser cutters are the latest technology when it comes to cutting sheet metals, and...
The different types of laser machine we offer
If you’re looking for a laser machine for your work in design, manufacturing or education, you may be weighing up the different types of machines available and which are best for your needs. To make it easier for you, we’ve compiled a handy guide on the different...
What is a fibre laser cutter and how does it work?
For anyone new to laser cutting, it’s important to know there are two main types of fibre laser cutter machines. The more commonly used type across many industries is the CO2 laser cutter, typically used for cutting non-metal material such as card, wood or...
Is a CNC laser cutting machine right for my needs?
What exactly is a CNC laser cutting machine, and is it right for your needs? Let’s dive in and take a closer look… What is a CNC laser cutting machine? A computer numerical control (CNC) laser cutter uses a focused, high-powered laser beam to vaporise, mark, cut, or...
The Best CO2 Laser Engraving Machine Projects
What is a laser engraving machine? Laser engraving machines are specifically designed for cutting, etching, marking and engraving a vast array of organic materials, with the capability of producing professional quality laser cutting and engraving results. They produce...
Lightburn laser software for Mac and Windows
All Boxford non-metal laser cutting and engraving machines are now available with the option to upgrade to Lightburn laser software. Lightburn is a powerful editing, layout and control software for your laser cutter. It allows you to import artwork in various formats,...
Compact fibre laser: new colour scheme and features
We’re constantly thinking of ways to improve our machines and offer something new and useful to our customers. Our fibre metal cutting lasers are no exception to that rule. As well as updating the colour scheme of the machine, allowing it to adapt well to most factory...
Making safe and powerful fibre marking lasers more affordable
The latest addition to the Boxford laser range is the BFM110 Fibre Marking Laser. Capable of permanently marking and engraving a wide range of metals, coated metals and some non-metals, it is a compact, but extremely powerful bench top machine, giving you the ability...
See it, make it, personalise it!
Having the ability to personalise almost anything, is one of the huge advantages to owning a laser cutting and engraving machine. The personalisation market is growing day by day and the demand for products, gifts and experiences to be personalised can only increase....
A focus on laser cutting
Having the ability to produce your own laser cut designs, rather than sub-contracting work, is one of the main reasons we regularly hear from our customers, when they explain to us why they are looking to purchase their own laser cutter. Owning your own laser cutting...