Don’t Forget the Laser Source

Power is only half the equation. The laser source brand significantly impacts actual marking performance:

• Raycus (20W/30W/50W) — Most affordable, good for standard applications, MTBF ~28,000 hours
• JPT (20W/30W/50W) — Better beam quality (M² 1.1–1.3 vs Raycus 1.5–1.8), superior pulse control, MTBF ~34,000 hours, MOPA options available
• IPG (20W/30W/50W) — Premium Western brand, highest stability, 40–60% price premium over Chinese sources

A 20W JPT MOPA will outperform a 20W Raycus Q-switched on color marking and fine detail. Sometimes the right question isn’t “which power?” but “which source at this power?”

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