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Dremel LC40-01 High Speed Laser Cutter, Engraver, and Etcher- Desktop Laser Engraving Tool- UL-Certified Laser Cutter- 12” x 20” 40W CO2

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Brand	Dremel DigiLab
Blade Material	High Speed Steel
Surface Recommendation	Wood, Glass, Stone, Acrylic
Power Source	Corded Electric
Included Components	Laser cutter Hex Box Reusable tote bag & straps Wood sheet (Pine) Honeycomb plate Quick start guide Water hose (2) Air tube Exhaust shroud screws Exhaust duct clamps Hex Box connector cord Hex Box cap Hex key wrench Alcohol wipes Spacer puck Alignment paper Exhaust duct Exhaust shroud Ethernet Cable Operating/Safety Instruction manual See more

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40W CO2 Laser cutter & laser engraver helps grow your business and transform your classroom by turning your vision into reality
Easy to use software - cut & engrave wood, leather, acrylic, glass, paper, cardboard, fabric, rubber and more! Create high value projects within minutes!
Rigorously tested for reliability to ensure continuous runtime during all your project needs – Proprietary Dremel Hex Box
First UL Safety approved laser cutter/engraver in the market with 5 safety sensors to ensure all systems are working properly
Trusted brand for makers with over 85 years experience in customer service, engineering and product development
A premium machine, we custom-designed the power supply and other critical components to ensure the highest quality. Class 3R 40 Watt CO2 laser.

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Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 38.98 x 26.38 x 14.96 inches; 90 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ LC40-01
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 15, 2018
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Dremel
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07BW1V3MN

Best Sellers Rank: #605,437 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing)
- #1,616 in Jewelry Making Engraving Machines & Tools
- #9,280 in Craft Cutting Tools

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Product Description

Easy-to-use, home laser cutter or laser engraver suitable for cutting, scoring, and engraving a variety of hard and soft materials from wood, stone, and glass, to fabric, paper, and leather for a diverse set of projects and applications. Cut intricate wedding invites out of paper, engrave hand drawn patterns in a leather wallet, cut or engrave jewelry and much more. Hex Box includes integrated cooling and air assist systems, saving you time and effort typically needed to find, purchase, and install systems separately. Class 3R 40 Watt CO2 laser.

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Built to Last With over twenty-thousand hours of extensive quality and endurance testing, the Dremel DigiLab Laser Cutter is built for reliability to ensure continuous runtime during all your project needs.	Advanced Technology Made Simple Engineered for ease of use and reduced frustration, Dremel has worked to provide a Laser Cutter with simplified systems you can trust. Equipped with intuitive, dynamic software, you’ll have everything you need in the box to get set up and creating.	We've Got Your Back A trusted brand for makers with over 85 years experience in customer service, engineering and product development, Dremel provides an ecosystem of benefits that go beyond the DigiLab Laser Cutter. From stocked user-replaceable parts and materials, and project content for all levels, to our U.S-based, laser-trained customer service team, Dremel is here for you.	Cost of Safety? Priceless. The first ever UL-certified laser of its class, our patented array of smart sensors with real-time diagnostics continuously monitor the laser so users can have peace of mind and focus on creativity. UL Standard: UL 62841-1 UL Certificate: 20180828-E152254

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Rigorously Tested

Ensuring product longevity and reliability in all settings from business to classroom, we've slammed, dropped and put the laser through a serious amount of testing.

SMART Laser Sensors

Our array of smart sensors with real-time safety diagnostics continuously monitor the laser so users can focus on creativity.

Stays Cool Under Pressure

Continuously run through all projects without any downtime with our innovative Hex Box, which keeps the laser cool.

Smart Camera

Reduce misprints with built-in, high resolution smart camera used to capture work piece and precisely place designs within the software.

Intuitive Software

Our laser software is easy to use, compatible with your favorite design software, and built directly into the laser, enabling internet-free access to run software with consistent high-speed performance.

Customizable Material Library

Easily print on new materials with suggested print settings and ability to save and adjust within advanced material library. Commonly used materials include: acrylic, anodized aluminum, cork, cardboard, fabric, felt, glass, leather, mat board, paper, rubber, and wood.

Auto-Array

Duplicate designs across your entire work piece without having to go back to your design software.

LCD Touch Screen

Start, pause, and view project status directly on 7-inch LCD touch screen without the need to open the software on the computer.

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Support By Your Side

Our entire customer service team is located in Racine, Wisconsin. With the same standards as our rotary tool business, our average call pickup time is 45 seconds. Isn't it nice to work with a company that is there when you need them?

More than a Laser Cutter

Dremel stands alone in providing an ecosystem of benefits that go beyond the Laser Cutter. In addition to our reliable laser, Dremel offers:

UL Safety Certification
- UL Standard: UL62841-1
- UL Certificate Number: 20180828-E152254
World Class Customer Support
Laser Control Web Application Software
Plywood & Acrylic Material Bundles

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Exhaust Management Methods

During operation, laser cutters generate exhaust that may be hazardous to health. Always operate laser cutters with proper exhaust ventilation and/or filtration, and always operate in a well-ventilated area. Consult with federal, state and/or local authorities and applicable homeowner or condominium associations to ensure compliance of ventilation and exhaust systems. Installer of exhaust management system is responsible for complying with all codes, regulations and laws.

There are five options for managing exhaust generated during the laser fabrication process. Consult Exhaust Management Systems table within 'Downloads' drop down to determine appropriate exhaust management method.

What's in the box

Laser cutter Hex Box Reusable tote bag & straps Wood sheet (Pine) Honeycomb plate Quick start guide Water hose (2) Air tube Exhaust shroud screws Exhaust duct clamps Hex Box connector cord Hex Box cap Hex key wrench Alcohol wipes Spacer puck Alignment paper Exhaust duct Exhaust shroud Ethernet Cable Operating/Safety Instruction manual

Product guides and documents

User Manual (PDF)

Safety Information (PDF)

Specification Sheet (PDF)

User Guide (PDF)

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24 global ratings

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michael cunningham

Great product with only one small issue so far.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 3, 2020

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The only issue we have with the laser cutter is the lid. The lid does not engage the sensors with someone holding it down or placing a few pounds on top to hold it down. Only a tiny problem, but for the money compared to other laser cutters, it is still a problem I didn't expect to have. Everything else has worked excellent and the Dremel is extremely easy to learn and use. Overall, this is a great buy for us.

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Warren

Good But Not Great- Keep Looking Elsewhere

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 30, 2019

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First, let me say that I love Dremel and own many of their products, one is a scroll saw that's over 20 years old.

Having over a decade of laser cutting experience I personally feel like they might have dropped the ball on this particular product; which is understandable. The LC40 is a "New" product, by that I mean the design piggybacks off the Full Spectrum Muse Laser. Dremel did make some modifications and added safety features. What you and I have to understand is that this is Dremel's first footstep into the Laser Cutting world, there are bound to be some setbacks.

-UNBOXING - PACKAGING:

The LC40 arrived in a large cardboard box that had a few dents and dings in various places, nothing to get worked up about or too concerned. The Carrier Company delivered it on its side on a standard hand truck, however, you can see very clearly labeled it should be handled by two people with the top facing up and not on its side. I was slightly concerned about the delivery method considering I just shelled out $8k+ for the unit plus the BOFA. You would think it would arrive in a wooden crate (not unlike a Universal Laser)

Regardless there was plenty of high-density packaging foam holding the unit inside the box. Definitely heed Dremel's advice and have someone assist you during unboxing. My fiancé and I were able to unbox it together with no issues. Well packed, we removed the unit from the box and placed everything on a large open table. As I removed the contents I noticed that one of the two zip ties holding the Gantry in place was broken. Not sure how that happened during shipping. Following the manual you'll be asked to remove the camera lens cap (FYI: THERE IS NONE ); more on that later. I noted the missing lens cap and moved on to un-boxing the honeycomb bed. If you've seen or read any other reviews online, I can confirm the honeycomb bed is pretty flimsy and seems cheaply made. Mine arrived with a ding in the center where it looks like something had crushed part of the honeycomb structure inward.

GANTRY ISSUES:
During set up the gantry would try to auto home itself. However, the gantry was stuck moving in both the X and Y direction limiting it half the bed. I tried to do a factory reset, but the resulted were the same. I thought maybe the missing lens cap was lodged somewhere on the belt but there were no visible signs. Furthermore, the motors were making awful noises during this process, so I ended up just turning off the machine and calling customer service.

-TECH SUPPORT/ CUSTOMER SERVICE or Lack Thereof:
I ended up calling Digilab support early morning the very next day. Good news: Someone answered and they were very nice, she took down all my information and recorded the addressed issues. I then came to grips with reality shortly after. The customer service rep answered me with "The LC40 is a new product so we are still figuring things out" and "Let me pass along this information to my technician" I send them a short video of the gantry movement problem I was having, after a few hours I received an email response from the customer service rep (again she was very nice). The responses were not helpful. The tech couldn't identify the problem and asked for a longer video. I asked if there as any specific areas I should concentrate on. But they didn't really answer me. As for the missing lens cap, the manuals were printed before the lasers were made so THERE IS NO CAP, don't worry when you don't see one on your machine. You would think they would have re-printed the manuals, to reduce confusion. They didn't even bother offering a new honeycomb bed to replace the one I received with a dent right in the middle of the work area. Again I just spent $8,000 on a new machine, I expect it to arrive in perfect condition. These issues coupled with the fact that I have to basically speak with a liaison to address issues to the tech and have to wait hours during communication for a product that doesn't work perfectly right off the bat really irritated me.

BAD FOR BUSINESS-
If you're trying to run a business this might not be the right product for you. The lag time you might experience when trying to resolve issues is damaging when you're depending on a machine to perform and meet your customers' demand. Dremel should really just transfer customers directly to the techs instead of this he said she said telephone game. I recently called Epilog (not trying to intentionally name drop here) just to inquire about purchasing a laser, and their tech support is 100%. Their tech was very knowledgeable and helpful, with 1 day turn around on parts- exactly what I was hoping for in a big name like Dremel.

MORE IDEAL FOR:
If you're a hobbyist with some time on your hands this machine might be perfect for you. The user interface could use some work but any hobbyist wouldn't really find it a big deal. The machine doesn't speak directly to programs like CorelDraw, Autocad, adobe, so you'll have to save your files and import them into Dremel's onboard software.

CONSTRUCTION AND AESTHETICS:
The LC40 looks GREAT! It’s probably the nicest looking laser cutter I've used to date. Aside from the honeycomb bed it's very sturdy in appearance. I too, like other users had some issues with the lid sensors, yes I did make sure the table was flat, yes I tinkered with the rubber feet, and yes the sensors kept saying the lid was open. You might have read that the compressor that provides air for the air assist is loud. I suppose it may be loud to some folks but honestly, it’s not bad. Having worked with laser cutters for so long I was expecting the noise and it wasn't terrible. I liked how Dremel streamlined the design and paired the compressor with the water pump together in the "HEX Box". The fittings for the hoses were tight and there were no leaks.

FINAL THOUGHTS-
I really wanted to like this machine. I had been in contact with a Dremel rep for 4 months prior to buying the laser. She was very helpful however the response was slow. If you want a reliable laser with great fast tech support look elsewhere, specifically if you plan to use it for a business. There's nothing worse than customers asking you when you'll be up and running again and you having no idea because you're still waiting for a response. Dremel was nice enough to provide a sheet of Plexi with the LC40 for you to use. And they integrate the free tote bag's straps as the lifting straps to get the unit out of the box. Give this purchase careful consideration- depending on your needs it may or may not be right for you. I feel rather embarrassed since I told a lot of friends about this purchase and how excited we were to add it to our shop. Some food for thought, if you're not aware the laser tube is a CONSUMABLE, meaning you'll have to replace it at some point depending on your usage. The tube for the LC40 is listed at around $300, compare that to a Trotec, Universal, Epilog tube which is around $1500-$2000! Also, the LC40 is $6,000 new, whereas comparable machines from other laser manufacturers are more than twice as much. We were initially planning to return and repurchase the LC40 but after this experience, we will be looking for a more commercial quality machine that comes with better tech support. Decide what's right for you, and do your research!

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Alex

Truly Amazing

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 23, 2019

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I have to go right out of the gate saying that this is an absolutely incredible, versatile and useful machine. I work with all kinds of 3d production machines including 3d printers, plasma cutters and more that use all kinds of materials and this absolutely has to be one of the highest quality products I have had the pleasure to work with. The precision of the movements, the fluidity of the UI, the quality of the safety features and everything else this thing is packed with are unparalleled for the price. The next closest laser cutter in quality that I ever used was valued at over $15k USED. And even then this one has features that I greatly prefer. I have had it for a little over a month now and it has been flawless with over 100 hours of run time. Many of the issues that others have pointed out seem to have been resolved by the time I purchased it. There were no door sensor issues and few bugs with the software. The customer service is 11 out of 10 with fast and polite responses to any question I had. When trying to think of cons to list I am at a loss for words. There are certain features that would be amazing but they aren't shortcomings of the machine, only things that a different or upgraded generation of the device could have. Things like a deeper working space for larger items to be engraved or a rotary accessory for rounded pieces would be incredible but it isn't what you are paying for here. Another great thing is speed, this machine FLIES through projects with a level of precision that would take 2 or 3 times longer on other devices of similar price. My friend has a glowforge that I used prior to getting this and I told him he absolutely got the wrong machine and, after using mine, he couldn't agree more that his laser was garbage by comparison to the quality of the dremel. If you can't tell, I cannot recommend the LC40 enough to anyone considering purchasing a laser cutter.

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Topcat1964

It's worth every penny.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 11, 2019

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The Dremel LC40 is a fantastic machine. With it's built-in software, safety features, and great support service, it's truly the best unit for the crafter or small business. The unit was shipped very promptly and was well packaged. I own a Glowforge and that took over 2 weeks to ship. Unlike the Glowforge, the LC40 comes with manuals in 3 languages, has everthing in one box, the Glowforge comes in 2 boxes that never arrive at the same time, and LC40 does not need to be connected to the internet to run a project as you do with the Glowforge.
It has a touch screen that saves 30 of your last projects so you don't even need a computer to repeat a project.
And finally, they actually have real tech support. As I have said, I have a Glowforge, if you have an issue, you have to email them. It can take 2 days for them to get back to you. Then you respond to their email, if they're suggestion didn't fix the problem. Then you wait another 24 hours for them to respond with a new solution. You play e-mail tag with them while you lose production time.
When I received my LC40, the lid didn't close evenly. I called their customer support number, they actually answered and sent me a pdf to fix the issue. They said if it didn't fix it, to call them back.
The pdf was in my email in 3 minutes and it worked.
The Dremel LC40 is worth every penny. I wish I purchased it first because I would never have purchased the Glowforge.

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From the manufacturer

Built to Last

Advanced Technology Made Simple

We've Got Your Back

Cost of Safety? Priceless.

Rigorously Tested

SMART Laser Sensors

Stays Cool Under Pressure

Smart Camera

Intuitive Software

Customizable Material Library

Auto-Array

LCD Touch Screen

Support By Your Side

More than a Laser Cutter

Exhaust Management Methods

What's in the box

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