Epilog Mini 24 vs Epilog Fusion Edge | Is the Fusion Edge worth the Hype?
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- Since the release of the new Epilog Fusion Edge, I have received a lot of questions about how it stacks up against the Mini 24. The Fusion Edge is the replacement for the Mini 24. The question I have received most often is, is it worth upgrading to the Fusion Edge? Let's find out!
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Which machine are you picking?
Thunder laser Odin 22.
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I would have liked to see a comparison of vector curve quality at different speeds. I have an Epilog Helix. I used perfect circles to gauge the difference in vector speeds for a project several years ago that I needed to shave as much time as possible off of. Knowing if the same project can be vector cut faster on the Edge would be a very huge deal when bidding large projects.
I have actually had much more issues with our new 50 watt fusion edge than the Epilog mini 40 watt. That older model machine was a tank.
I’m sorry to hear that. Feel free to email me the issues you’ve had and I can try sharing them with the contacts I have.
Both great machines but the Fusion is easier interface, faster, set up is easier and a camera for better alignment and you can capture parts with the camera and extrapolate them to make jigs and inserts for packaging etc. . Job Manager is also a great addition to the interface to organize and save jobs. I work on this entire line it is a great upgrade to an already great little machine.
It has been a great machine to work with.
If your purpose was to start an arts and crafts laser engraving business out of your house which is what my wife and I want to do, what would you do differently than when you started and what would you get today? Do you have a video on that? Great content...Keep the videos coming.
That's actually how I started. My first laser was a full spectrum hobby laser that I bought used off of Craigslist. Then I found an Epilog Mini on Craigslist a year or so later and bought that. If you are buying brand new, I'd look at the Epilog Zing. It's a great entry-level machine. I don't have a video on all of that but hope to make one.
Great comparison and input bud!
Ethan Carter Designs thank you Ethan!
Good comparison, well done.
Olaf B. Thank you.
Thank you man. Im looking into buying one and learn about laser printing.
Arturo M. they’re awesome machines.
Maker Experiment I just found your course on skillshare. Im going to take it. Thanks
Arturo M. I hope that you find it helpful.
Perhaps it would have been useful to have done another set of tests using optimal settings for each machine for each job.
Steve Poole I thought about it at the time but I feel there was less value in that than what I did.
Love the video just a quick question what is the cost of both machines , ball park figure is fine , just gives me an idea . thanks for your effort to the video, nice job
To believe they are between $13,500-$18,500 depending on the wattage you get.
Thank you for the video. I am from India and looking to get one. 👊
Shrinivas Padmaputra thank you for watching.
Thank you for the info and effort. lm interested in starting a engraving business because l lost my job due to pandemic in Toronto .Would you recommend any source and videos that l should start learning with and which programs l should learn for this business ? Last question can l do this business from my basement or no ? Thank you in advance.....
yucelyilmaz1 you will need to pick a vector software to use. The most common are Illustrator, CorelDraw, and Affinity Designer. That’s the majority of the learning curve. You can run it out of your house. I do it in my garage.
@@MakerExperiment Hi - I see you are in vegas. Do you still keep in your garage in summer? I thought these needed to be kept in a cool temperature. I'm thinking of getting one and am phoenix. Thanks!
Boba Tiger I do. I insulated my garage and put a mini split in it for temperature control. You cannot exceed 90 deg F ambient.
You probably get more useful info at these laser groups: facebook.com/groups/4105345129538639/
facebook.com/groups/440091022989424/
What is going on if, I am focusing correctly, purchased a new laser head, but no matter the speed, fast or slow, my ornaments are still not getting cut through fully/efficiently?
What thickness is the material? Check your mirror alignment. Also make sure your bed is level.
Do you know roughly how much a FUSION EDGE 36 business series cost?
I honestly don’t know. Have you reached out to Epilog yet?
@@MakerExperiment Yes, but they're close to the holidays. Do you have a ballpark on how much they would be?
I like the fusion edge.
Can it cut a 20-25mm plywood??
Jess Alvarez not in one pass. You’d need a machine with at least 120 watts or more for something that thick.
What's the difference between something like this and a glowforge?
This machine is Epilog’s middle tier machine. The machine that would be the closest model to compare is the Epilog Zing. That being said, there are a lot of differences. The type of tube, the bed size, the motors, the housing is all metal, speeds and a lot more. I don’t have a Glowforge to put side by side but if you’re going to compare them, look at the Epilog Zing.
could you have set the power to 67% on the edge so that you are matching power that by theory would make them both same power (40w) or at least giving you same power at 100% on the mini. so if you running 50% on mini would it not make the edge to be at 20/60= 34%? that would give you closer accuracy for visual appearance of end result on your materials.
Engravings by Jay if the goal was visual appearance, yes. The reason I did it this way was because I had concerns that people would think I was fudging the numbers because the power didn’t match. However, you are correct that you could alter the power on the edge for visual appearance.
oh also on the front panel could you easily replace with either quick release fasteners in place of current fasteners? or replace with thumbscrews like used on back of a PC to make removing side panels quickly?
Engravings by Jay it should be possible. The main thing there is to verify the threads match. I’m not sure if they list the thread size. Keep in mind, this is a beta unit and not the final production unit so they may change this.
Can you use a rotary attachment on the edge ?
Edward olivares yes, there will be a rotary attachment for this machine.
Whats the best software for the Fsion Edge?
Susan Withrow you can use any vector software. I use Adobe illustrator but you can use Coreldraw, affinity designer or Inkscape as well.
Is that the Fusion Edge 12?
Yes, it is.
How much does a Epilog Fusion Edge normally sell for?
It depends on the wattage and model you choose. I think they start around $14K.
@@MakerExperiment I’ve got about a £10k budget gbp so that’s like 15k usd I’ve emailed them so hopefully get the low end machine
@@MrTobbo let me know how it goes and who you end up talking to.
@@MakerExperiment it’ll be that or trotec as I see they have an office near me in the uk
@@MrTobbo both are good brands.
I would have run them at the same power, not the same percentage. (for example: 50% of 40W is 20W, 34% of 60W is 20.4W)
The purpose of the test was to see the speed difference of the machine. The power influences the looks and ultimately you want to change that but to understand how much faster the machine really is motor wise, the percent would have to match.
How much did you pay for the Fusion Edge
Daniel Musheev I didn’t. Epilog is loaning it to me for testing and video.
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Sir need help i can't install the driver epilog laser mini 30w very dispoint :(