How do you choose the best Laser Rotary Attachment for your business?

There are many different laser rotary attachments available on the market, and the best one for you will depend on your specific needs and goals.

Here are the most important factors to consider when choosing a laser rotary attachment:

Compatibility

Quality

Features

Price

Support

Let’s unpack each one.

1. Compatibility: Make sure the laser rotary attachment is compatible with your laser engraver or cutter. You don’t want an expensive paperweight, but if the rotary isn’t compatible with your laser, that’s exactly what you’ll get.
2. Quality: Look for a laser rotary attachment that is well-made and durable, as it will likely see a lot of use. While 3D printed parts are fast and cheap to make – they break often and can leave your business stuck waiting for a replacement part. Make sure that the rotary is all metal if continuity is essential.
3. Features: Consider the features offered by the laser rotary attachment, such as the maximum engraving diameter, available height and length adjustments, hold-down clamps, and very importantly, stoppers that will prevent your cup from walking during the engraving process. You want the rotary to accommodate the items you will be engraving most. So if you wish to engrave Stanley 40oz tumblers you must choose a rotary that accommodates tapered cups and is adjustable.
4. Price: Compare prices from different manufacturers to find a laser rotary attachment that offers the best value for your dollar and will pay for itself quickly. Keep in mind what your goals are with a rotary – are you opening or growing a business, or is this more of a hobby for you? If you are going to do any serious production on your rotary, you can expect that it will return your investment.
5. Support: it’s critical that the rotary comes with a detailed easy to read manual and that the manufacturer is easy to reach, responsive, and helpful when any questions or issues arise. Look for a rotary maker that uses their own rotary and stays active in the maker community.

It’s also a good idea to read reviews and ask for recommendations from other laser engravers or cutters to find a laser rotary attachment that is reliable and well-regarded in the community.

 Other important items you might consider are the user experience and how many resources are out there for help you on your journey.

User Experience is important for success with your laser rotary attachment

Before making a purchase, consider is how user-friendly the experience is with the laser rotary you are looking at.

At LensDigital, we design the PiBurn to be extremely easy to use. We also focus on consistency so that you get pristine results each time. To us, design and form are important so we go to great lengths to create a functional and beautiful piece of equipment.

Your rotary should allow for fast and simple swapping of items, quick adjustments, and frustration-free operation. This is your time we are talking about, and think of all the wasted tumblers you will save using a good rotary versus a cheap one.

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Also, consider how many resources are out there to help you master the rotary. Does the manufacturer have a YouTube channel with tutorials? Do they foster a community of makers that help each other succeed?

Finally, there are two types of rotaries that you can get: the roller rotary and the chuck-style rotary.

Roller style laser rotary attachment

A roller relies on friction between the object and the motorized wheels. The best rollers, like the PiBurn, have a clamp that helps create more friction.

Benefits of the Roller style laser rotary

Roller rotaries are usually slim, light, and fast to adjust making large bulk orders easier on the maker.

Drawbacks of the Roller style laser rotary

Because they rely on friction alone, Roller laser rotaries may slip when doing an object with a heavy handle. They also can’t handle odd-shaped objects like dog bowls without modifications.

Chuck style laser rotary attachment

Chuck-style laser rotaries use jaws to fixate the item very securely. Like a clamping system, they make contact from multiple angles insuring your object never slips from the jaws.

Benefits of the Chuck style laser rotary

These rotaries are ideal for full wraps and engraving odd-shaped objects.

Drawbacks of the Chuck style laser rotary

When working with the metal jaws of a chuck, you must be careful of cracking delicate glass. Also, most chuck rotaries require tools to operate and thus take a long time to setup. Finally, they are usually very bulky and not adjustable.

If you like the chuck concept, check out the PiBurn Grip. The Grip eliminates all the standard drawbacks of a chuck style rotary. It makes it fast and simple to engrave any odd shaped objects with your laser engraver.

Whichever rotary you go with, get ready to jump into the tumbler game and make big bucks!

Hope that this guide will help you with choosing the best laser rotary attachment

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