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Northwest Laser Systems - Epilog Legend Laser Cutters
Located in Kent, WashingtonEpilog Legend Laser Engravers & Cutters
Legend Laser Overview
Find out why the Legend Series - from our small format Epilog Mini 18 to our popular Helix Laser - is the number one choice for engravers worldwide with the highest quality motion control system and most features on the market.
The Legend Series features our top-of-the-line CO2 laser systems and is utilized by customers for the highest-quality engraving and cutting of wood, acrylics, plastics, stone, and much more.
Whether you're looking for your first laser to start out in the engraving and cutting industry, or adding a second laser to your line, the Epilog Legend Series options are a great choice with the highest-quality engraving quality fast speeds.
Featuring up to 1200 dpi engraving and servo motors for 30% more speed, the Legend Laser series includes the popular Epilog Mini 18, Mini 24 and Helix Laser.
And we're proud to say it is 100% designed, engineered and built in the USA!
Epilog Mini 18 Laser
18" x 12" Work Area
Epilog Mini 18 Laser: Entry-level model in our Legend Series, the Mini 18 provides an 18" x 12" work area, but with the highest-quality engraving. If you're looking for a machine loaded with features that also comes at a low price, then the Epilog Mini 18 is exactly what you are looking for.
Epilog Mini 24 Laser
24" x 12" Work Area
Epilog Mini 24 Laser: Move up to the Mini 24 for a larger work area (24" x 12") that holds most standard engraving stock material. The large work area will hold many standard engraving material sheets and also features our Radiance™ High Definition Optics!
Epilog Helix 24 Laser
24" x 18" Work Area
Epilog Helix 24 Laser: For engravers looking to work with large engraving pieces, the Epilog Helix is an ideal choice. The Helix's generous 24" x 18" x 8.5" (610 x 457 x 215.9 mm) engraving area will allow you to engrave multiple pieces as well as thicker materials, including boxes and vases.
Features of the Legend Laser Series
You simply won't find more feature-filled systems than those in the Legend series. Each feature has been designed with you in mind, and how you can get the most from the laser. You'll find features that improve connection capabilities, simplify project setup, and much more.
Made-in-the-USA Quality
We design, engineer and manufacture all of our laser systems in our headquarters in Golden, CO, USA.
Accupoint™ Motion Control System
The motion control provide higher detail engraving, even at the fastest speeds.
Accupoint™ High Speed Servo Motors
Known for their incredibly fast acceleration/deceleration and faster turnaround speeds on each engraved line.
Accupoint™ Linear Encoders
Synchronizes the firing of the laser at incredibly small increments of .02 mm.
Long-Life Lenses Rated to 500 Watts
Lenses that are rated to an incredibly high 500 watts and can last the life of the laser system.
Long-Life Steel Bearings
Designed to last the life of the system without the inevitable wobble and replacement of plastic bearings.
Kevlar Drive Belts
Precision drive belts are made from the sturdiest, B-Style Kevlar to provide superior accuracy and carriage speeds.
Motorized Table
The motorized table can easily be moved up and down to fit a wide variety of engraving materials and products.
Integrated Cutting Table
Included with each Legend System, the Vector Cutting Table provides better cutting quality.
Integrated Vacuum Table
Hold down thin, warped materials with the Vacuum Hold-Down Table by drawing air down through the table.
More Robust, Level Engraving Table
At 1" (25.4 mm) thick, the engraving table provides the most flat, even engraving across the work surface.
Radiance™ Higher Resolution Optics
No additional, expensive lens package needed for the highest resolution engraving (Mini 24/Helix).
CO2 Waveguide Laser Tubes by Epilog
All-metal tube design provides higher beam quality and longer life with low recharge costs.
Memory in the Machine
Improve job management and protect data integrity with 64MB of RAM in every system.
Super-Silent™ Cooling Fans
With computer-controlled cooling fans, the Legend series is the quietest-operating lasersystem.
Easy Cleanup with the Crumb Tray
We've designed the easiest cleanup with a crumb tray that can be removed and emptied of the debris from cutting.
Features: How We Design the Systems for the Easiest Project Setup
Visible Red Dot Pointer
Provides a visible laser beam for setting up projects to determine exactly where the laser will fire.
Air Assist to Reduce Flare-Ups
Attach to a compressor to direct a constant stream of air across the cutting surface.
Auto Focus
Automatically sets the correct table height for focusing the lens to achieve the highest detail engraving.
3D Engraving Mode
The 3D mode adjust the power applied to the material based on the grayscale in the artwork, creating stunning 3D designs.
Easy-Access, Drop-Down Door
Front-access door features strong, hydraulic struts for easy access and stability.
Movable Home Position
Allows you to work from any point on the engraving table, not just the upper left corner.
Raster/Vector Color Mapping
Easily map different speed and power settings to different colors in your file in both engraving and cutting modes.
True Ethernet Networking Capabilities
All Legend Series lasers come standard with a high-speed, 10 Base T-Ethernet connection as well as USB.
Laser Dashboard™ Print Driver
User-friendly print driver allows you to control all of the laser's features from one interface.
Stamp Engraving Mode
Easily create rubber stamps with adjustable shoulders, widening and fences.
Easy-Access Storage Stand (Helix)
The Helix features an included stand that has easily accessible shelves to hold your Cutting Table and Task Plate.
Adjustable Speed and Power on the Fly
Test your speed and power settings by adjusting them directly at the laser system.
Epilog Legend Compatible Materials
| Engrave | Cut | |
|---|---|---|
| Wood | x | x |
| Acrylic | x | x |
| Fabric | x | x |
| Glass | x | |
| Coated Metals | x | |
| Ceramic | x | |
| Delrin | x | x |
| Cloth | x | x |
| Leather | x | x |
| Marble | x | |
| Matte Board | x | x |
| Melamine | x | x |
| Paper | x | x |
| Mylar | x | x |
| Pressboard | x | x |
| Rubber | x | x |
| Wood Veneer | x | x |
| Fiberglass | x | x |
| Painted Metals | x | |
| Tile | x | |
| Plastic | x | x |
| Cork | x | x |
| Corian | x | x |
| Anodized Aluminum | x | |
| Stainless Steel | * | |
| Brass | * | |
| Titanium | * | |
| Bare Metals | * | |
| * CO2 lasers will mark bare metals when coated with a metal marking solution. For more information, visit our laser metal marking page. | ||
| Do you have a material you would like us to test? Give us a call 480-557-7999. | ||
Epilog Legend Accessories
Rotary Attachments for Cylindrical Items
The Rotary Attachment allows you to engrave wine bottles, mugs, glasses, flashlights and more.
You can engrave wine bottles, mugs, glasses, flashlights or any other cylindrical item up to 5.25" (133.4 mm) in diameter on the Epilog Legend Laser.
So intuitive and easy to use, you can switch from one glass to the next in seconds - without even removing the attachment from the engraver! In addition, our proprietary design provides accurate image scaling, so there's no need to input diameter or circumference calculations.
Setup is as easy as placing your product on the Rotary Attachment, raising or lowering the scissor lift to level the engraving area, and printing to the laser!
*The Rotary Attachment is not available for the Zing 16.*
PhotoLaser Plus Software
Photo processing software that optimizes your photographs for engraving on a variety of materials.
PhotoLaser Plus takes photo engraving with your Epilog Zing Starter Series laser to the next level by easily processing photos for engraving on all types of materials.
Are you looking for a system that engraves outstanding photographs? How about a system that engraves photos in a consistent, predictable way for your customers?
Epilog Laser has partnered with CADLink to bring you the industry’s best photo processing software: PhotoLaser Plus. The easy-to-use software interface and powerful photo processing tools allow you to create the highest-quality photo engravings in the industry.
Optional Lenses
In addition to the 2.0" lens, we offer special lenses for specific applications.
1.5" Lens: Highest-Resolution Engraving
Although the standard 2.0 inch lens provides amazing detail, our 1.5-inch lens assembly has been designed for the highest-resolution engraving and etching of extremely small fonts.
4.0" Lens: Cutting Thicker Materials and Inside Deep Areas
The 4.0 inch lens produces a focused beam over a longer vertical distance, which makes it ideal when engraving within a recessed area of a product, such as inside a bowl or plate. The lens is also used for cutting through very thick materials.
Epilog Mini Stand
A easy to use stand for moving your laser.
While the Helix comes with an included stand, the Mini 18 and Mini 24 are desktop units with an optional stand.
If you prefer to have a free-standing system, you can add this wheeled cart specially designed for the Mini Laser line to your machine. It will allow you to quickly and easily move your machine thorughout your work environment.
Vector Pin Table
Raise and support your cutting materials for better edge quality.
The Pin Table incorporates movable pins that can be placed anywhere along the table's grid of one inch (25.4 mm) spaced holes. The movable pins also allow the user to raise and support the cutting material in locations where the laser will not be cutting, providing a means of eliminating backside reflection. The table also allows you to place pins to support parts that would normally fall out of the cutting pattern. A handy removable surface plate makes the task of cleaning up small parts easy without removing the Pin Table.
Air Compressor
Blows a constant stream of air on the cutting area.
Epilog's optional Air Compressor is available to work with the included Air Assist features of the laser systems. Direct a constant stream of air to your cutting surface to remove heat and combustible gases from the work area.
This high-quality air compressor unit feeds 30 psi of air through the Air Assist structure, giving you the best cutting results available. The rubber vibration-dampening feet reduce the noise level of the compressor, and connection is a breeze with our quick-connect inlet and outlet ports on the compressor and the laser system.
Epilog Legend Technical Specifications
| Epilog Mini 18 | Epilog Mini 24 | Epilog Helix 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engraving Area | 18" x 12" (457 x 305 mm) |
24" x 12" (610 x 305 mm) |
24" x 18" (610 x 457 mm) |
| Maximum Material Thickness | 4" (102 mm) | 5.5" (140 mm) | 8.5" (216 mm) |
| Maximum Material Thickness with Table Removed | 6" (152 mm) 17.5" x 10" (44 x 254 mm) engraving area. | 8" (203 mm) 23.5" x 11.75" (597 x 298 mm) engraving area. | 11" (279 mm) 23.5" x 17" (597 x 432 mm) engraving area. |
| Laser Wattage | 30 or 40 watts | 30, 40, 50, or 60 watts | 30, 40, 50, 60, or 75 watts |
| Laser Source | State-of-the-art, digitally controlled, air-cooled CO2 laser tubes are fully modular, permanently aligned and field replaceable. | ||
| Intelligent Memory Capacity | Multiple file storage up to 64 MB. Rolling buffer allows files of any size to be engraved. | ||
| Air Assist | Attach an air compressor to our included Air Assist to remove heat and combustible gases from the cutting surface by directing a constant stream of compressed air across the cutting surface. | ||
| Laser Dashboard | The Laser Dashboard™ controls your Epilog Laser's settings from a wide range of software packages - from design programs to spreadsheet applications to CAD drawing packages. | ||
| Red Dot Pointer | Since the laser beam is invisible, the Red Dot Pointer on Epilog's Zing Laser allows you to have a visual reference for locating where the laser will fire. | ||
| Relocatable Home | When engraving items that are not easily placed at the top corner of the laser, you can set a new home position by hand with the convenient Movable Home Position feature on the Legend Series Lasers. | ||
| Operating Modes | Optimized raster, vector or combined modes. | ||
| Motion Control System | High-speed, continuous-loop, DC servo motors using linear and rotary encoder technology for precise positioning. | ||
| X-Axis Bearings | Ground and polished stainless steel NeverWear Bearing System. | ||
| Belts | Advanced B-style Kevlar Belts. | ||
| Resolution | User controlled from 75 to 1200 dpi. | ||
| Speed and Power Control | Computer or manually control speed and power in 1% increments to 100%. Vector color mapping links speed, power and focus to any RGB color. | ||
| Print Interface | 10 Base-T Ethernet or USB Connection. Compatible with Windows® XP/Vista/7/8. | ||
| Size (W x D x H) | 27.8" x 26" x 13.5" (706 x 660 x 343 mm) |
34.5" x 26" x 16" (876 x 660 x 406 mm) |
36.5" x 32" x 39.8" (927 x 813 x 1011 mm) |
| Weight | 70 lbs (32 kg) 100 lbs (45.5 kg) w/stand |
90 lbs (41 kg) 120 lbs (55 kg) w/stand |
180 lbs (82 kg) |
| Electrical Requirements | Auto-switching power supply accommodates 110 to 240 volts, 50 or 60 Hz, single phase, 15 amp AC. | ||
| Maximum Table Weight | The Mini 18 and 24 have a static table weight of 50 lbs (22.7 kg) and a lifting table weight of 25 lbs (11.5 kg). | The Helix 24 has a static table weight of 70 lbs (32 kg) and a lifting table weight of 30 lbs (14 kg). | |
| Normal Sound Level | 59 db | 59 db | 62 db |
| Ventilation System | 400 CFM (680 m3/hr) external exhaust to the outside or internal filtration system is required. There is one output port, 4" in diameter. | 650 CFM (1104 m3/hr) external exhaust to the outside or internal filtration system is required. There is one output port, 4" in diameter. | |