Our Bolt desktop machines are intended to fit in small spaces or on a desk. You will need roughly 3′ x 3′ or clear space.

Choosing the right laser can be daunting, but we are here to help! The best way to figure this out is to call us or https://www.thunderlaserusa.com/consultation/. They will ask you questions about what you’d like to create and help you find a machine to suit your needs and budget. The main things to consider are: ●How much space do I have? ●What materials do I want to cut or engrave? ●How thick of material do I want to be able to cut? ●What is my budget? ●Am I going to be doing production runs or one-off projects? We’ve written a more in-depth article https://www.thunderlaser.com/laser-processing-platform/

Great question! This question would be best answered by one of our laser experts, but here is some general info as you are looking at different lasers. We are much faster than many other brands, for starters. Check out this video for a https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOWKrekj7T4 against a Glowforge. In this example, the Thunder machine finished in 3 minutes and the Glowforge finished in 13 minutes, making Thunder over FOUR TIMES FASTER. We do not participate in affiliate programs. These programs are an excellent marketing tool, but at the end of the day, they cost the consumer money. Rest assured, you are getting the most bang for your buck at Thunder Laser! ●Our customer support is, by far, the best in the industry. Just look at our Thunderlaser Support&Service Center | Home ●Our machines are incredibly well-made by our factory in China. The Quality Control that goes into these machines is what you’d expect from a product from America or Germany. There are a lot of companies out there that buy cheap Chinese lasers, re-wire them or improve them in some other way, and claim they are made in the USA. A machine that is well-built the first time means less down time for our customers. ●Our software does not require an internet connection. This is crucial because if your internet (or their server) goes down, you are out of luck. Additionally, cloud-based services often take a very long time to process designs and you may not technically own the design. At Thunder, you will get the quality of an enterprise-grade machine for a fraction of the cost. For a more in-depth answer to this question, please give us a call to speak to one of our experts.

Setting up our machines is surprisingly straightforward. Typically, we can unbox and set them up in just 30 minutes at a trade show. Unlike many lasers that necessitate a complex alignment upon arrival, our machines are robustly constructed to maintain alignment during transit. This design philosophy ensures that if a machine is prone to misalignment during shipping, it’s likely to require frequent realignments, leading to lost time and unnecessary frustration for you. With our machines, you can expect consistent, hassle-free performance.

We know purchasing a laser can be daunting at first, but we are here to help! There are TONS of resources to help get you going. Check out our https://www.thunderlaser.com/knowledge-base/aurora-guide/ and our https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EMIaaB2sHM&list=PLGty4rKVaSszRKS6J_WOBsU_XUDDCHEwg. In addition to that, we have the https://www.facebook.com/groups/globalthunderlaserusers, tons of YouTube videos, and a Knowledge Base with over 400 articles. In addition, all of our lasers come with a FREE hour of virtual training with one of our technicians.