Here’s the complete workflow from order to delivery:
Identify your requirements — Power, laser source, marking area, application details
Find and evaluate 3–5 suppliers — Use the 7-point checklist above
Request quotations — Specify exact components, warranty terms, and shipping method (FOB, CIF, or DDP)
Negotiate and sign contract — Include component specifications, lead time, warranty terms, and inspection rights
Pay 30% deposit — Via T/T (bank transfer) or Alibaba Trade Assurance
Production (7–15 days) — Supplier manufactures the machine to your specifications
Pre-shipment inspection — Hire a third-party inspector or conduct a video inspection
Pay 70% balance — Only after inspection approval
Shipping — Supplier books freight and provides tracking
Customs clearance — Your broker handles documentation and duty payment
Delivery and installation — Unpack, inspect, install software, and test
Commissioning — Run test marks on your actual materials and parameters
Total timeline from order to delivery: 4–8 weeks (depending on shipping method and customs efficiency).
