How do you plan your laser setup? Any tips?
I originally focused mainly on wooden crafts and a few simple engraved jewelry pieces, so a diode laser covered most of what I needed. As more customers started asking for acrylic and metal work, I gradually added a CO₂ laser and a mopa fiber laser. Being able to work with more materials has opened up new business. I have no regrets, as even after factoring in all the added costs, the shop is still profitable. Still, looking back, I sometimes wonder whether I could have planned the upgrades more strategically or built a clearer path for expanding the business. For those working across multiple materials, how do you manage your setup?