Thunder Laser Nova 35 vs ULS VLS3.60DT
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Longueur d'onde | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Puissance optique | 80 W | 60 W |
| Performance | ||
| Zone de travail | 900 × 600 mm | 610 × 305 mm |
| Vitesse max | 60,000 mm/min | 152,400 mm/min |
| Mise au point | Mise au point auto | Mise au point auto |
| Fonctionnalités | ||
| Enceinte | Oui | Oui |
| Assistance air | Oui | Non |
| Compatible rotatif | Oui | Oui |
| WiFi | Non | Non |
| Caméra | Non | Non |
| Physique | ||
| Prix approx. | $9,230 | $16,891 |
| Année de sortie | 2015 | 2016 |
| Poids | 311 kg | 43 kg |
Avantages et inconvénients
Thunder Laser Nova 35
Ce qu'on aime
- Large 35" × 23" work area handles big production jobs
- 80W–100W power cuts thick wood and acrylic efficiently
- 1,000 mm/s servo speed for fast batch production
- Pass-through door for unlimited-length material
- Includes LightBurn and lifetime US support
Points d'attention
- Very heavy at 311 kg — requires freight delivery and forklift
- No built-in camera (optional ThunderCam)
- Price not listed online — requires dealer quote
- Glass CO2 tube needs replacement every 2,000–4,000 hours
ULS VLS3.60DT
Ce qu'on aime
- Larger 24"×12" work area than the VLS2.30DT at a similar footprint
- Up to 60W CO2 — enough for cutting moderately thick wood and acrylic
- Rapid Reconfiguration™ tool-free laser source swaps
- Materials database automates power/speed/focus settings
- Well-established reseller and support network in North America
Points d'attention
- Quote-only pricing through resellers — base configuration alone runs into five figures
- Requires a dedicated Windows PC via USB — no standalone control panel
- No camera registration or WiFi
- Air compressor for gas assist sold separately
- Smaller work area than ULS's Platform Series (VLS3.75/4.75/6.75)
Matériaux compatibles
Thunder Laser Nova 35
BoisAcryliqueCuirTissuPapierVerreCaoutchoucPierre
ULS VLS3.60DT
BoisAcryliqueCuirPapierplasticTissuVerrePierrecoated metals
Le Thunder Laser Nova 35 coûte 9,230 $ (45 % de moins) que le ULS VLS3.60DT, proposé à 16,891 $.
Le Thunder Laser Nova 35 offre 25 % de puissance optique en plus (80W contre 60W).
Le Thunder Laser Nova 35 propose une zone de travail 66 % plus grande (900 × 600 mm contre 610 × 305 mm).
Le ULS VLS3.60DT atteint une vitesse maximale 61 % supérieure (152,400 mm/min contre 60,000 mm/min).
Côté fonctionnalités, le Thunder Laser Nova 35 dispose de l'assistance air, contrairement au ULS VLS3.60DT.