Laser cutters and engravers come in so many shapes and sizes that it can be difficult to figure out what works best for your individual needs and application. Sometimes you have large projects that need to be cut or engraved, but you don't have enough room to work. Sometimes you're looking for an industrial-scale output from a laser that can handle repetitive items quickly and accurately. Whether you have faced some of the challenges listed above, or you just know you need a large format laser cutter and engraver, this article will help you understand the situation so you can make an informed decision.

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What are large format laser cutters and engravers?
Large format generally refers to an expanded or enlarged version of the typical size of the product. In this case, we take the term and apply it to CO2 laser cutters and engravers. Standard-sized laser cutters and engravers are available in the Muse Series and P-Series lineup of laser systems, as well as some large-format laser cutter and engraver options.

Large Format Desktop Laser System
The most common desktop lasers, such as the Muse Core and 3D Autofocus, are considered standard sized CO2 laser cutters and engravers. Both machines are based on the same platform and feature a 20" x 12" laser work area. This workspace size would be considered a typical work area for cutting and engraving most projects.

These two machines are great if you have a limited physical location or budget to buy a laser system. Since they are tabletop units, they can be easily installed in almost any room or workspace, and they are very easy to move from one location to another.

Laser Engraver

Sometimes your project will be larger than the workspace that will fit in one of these standard laser machines. If this is the case, and you already own one of these machines, or if your budget doesn't allow you to buy a larger unit, there may still be options to enable your laser machine to cut and engrave on a larger scale. Muse Series desktop laser systems do just that. One option for Muse is to use the included patented removable floor. You can remove the floor from the machine, place the laser on top of the larger sized item that needs to be cut or engraved, then use the reference markers in the RetinaEngrave software to break the design into smaller pieces and you're ready to go. Bigger Another option for range cutting or engraving is to use the latest version of the optional Muse Swivel Riser Combo Attachment, which includes front and rear access doors so you can engrave longer pieces of material without having to lift and place the entire Muse on the material .

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If you find yourself with more budget at your disposal, a large format laser machine like the Muse Titan will be a more convenient option for large format projects. The workspace inside the Muse Titan is 48 inches long and 24 inches deep. This will significantly increase your capabilities and efficiency compared to most standard CO2 laser cutter and engraver models.

If you find you still need to use larger materials, the Titan has built-in pass-through doors on the front and rear of the case, and it also features a patented removable floor like the aforementioned Muse Core and 3D autofocus models.

Large format laser cutters and engravers like the Muse Titan are perfect if you know you'll be working with large projects and materials a lot. Not only does it have a larger work area, but it also has higher power options (75W, 90W, 100W) than the standard for premium desktops (40W, 45W). This increased power will allow you to cut thicker materials and engrave deeper at higher speeds.

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Large Format Industrial Laser Systems
If you find that you need to get work done faster, perhaps on an industrial scale, and the need for faster turnaround times increases, you might consider a high-volume floor-standing unit like the P-Series laser. These laser systems are available in a variety of size and power options and work well in industrial warehouse environments. Advanced benchtop lasers can also work in some of these situations, but when a floor-standing unit with a higher capacity is required, a higher-capacity industrial laser may be the way to go.