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LaserPecker LP3
Infrared portable LaserPecker for metal and plastic marking
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Last updated How we evaluate
Released December 2023
TL;DR
LaserPecker LP3 focuses on infrared marking for metal and engineered plastics in a portable form factor. Different from LP4/LP5: prioritize if your work is metal tags and plastic, not large wood cutting.
Best for
What makes this machine stand out
Hardware and workflow features worth understanding before you buy : not just wattage on a label.
Open-frame : plan safety first
There is no factory enclosure: you wear OD-rated glasses, control smoke, and keep kids/pets away. You trade cabinet convenience for price and access : fine in a dedicated workshop, stressful in a living room without a plan.
Our verdict
Ideal if you
LaserPecker LP3 LP3 infrarouge is the versatile hobby / side-business SKU: clean engraving and light wood or leather cuts with comparable benchmarks on Maker Atlas.
Skip if you
Open-frame: glasses and exhaust required. Not a CO₂ replacement for clear acrylic or heavy thick-stock production.
Pros
- Everyday engrave and light cut mix: typical 6 mm basswood in several passes
- Open-frame: plan laser glasses, exhaust, and workspace rules from day one
- Software on the profile: trial your workflow on scrap before production
Cons
- Clear cast acrylic and thick production cutting still favor CO₂, not diode power alone
- Confirm optical wattage on the listing before you buy
What this machine is for
Portable IR marking for metal and plastic personalization
Portable infrared marking for metal and plastic items.
Laser spot size
~0.03 mm IR spot
Motion precision: 0.01 mm
Sample engrave job
~12–18 min
10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)
Sample cut job
~6–10 min
10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)
Reference benchmark: same job size on every machine so you can compare times fairly. Times are estimates for the reference job above; your design complexity and settings will change them.
Materials
- · Stainless steel
- · Plastics
- · Some metals
- · Painted metals
Accessories & add-ons
Typical inclusions and add-ons for this profile : confirm your SKU.
- Optional
Enclosure / cabinet
Third-party enclosure improves smoke control and safety
- Recommended
Laser safety glasses
~450 nm diode: OD rated for your wavelength
- Recommended
Fire extinguisher
Editorial guidance : not a live parts list. See also: Ventilation setup · Safety basics
Practical notes
Beginner notes
This profile covers LaserPecker LP3. Read the TL;DR and benchmarks before buying, then compare nearby models on the Compare page.
Pro tips
Run scrap tests first. Use this profile’s reference times for quotes, not marketing claims.
Pro / technical specsRaw numbers for experienced users comparing machines.
- Max speed (spec)
- 200 mm/s
- Avg engrave speed
- IR marking speeds
- Avg cut speed
- N/A
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