Laser Desktop CO2
Source: buythis.co.za/laser-desktop-co2
- published: 2022-08-19 10:12:03
- modified: 2026-06-23 13:31:48
Links on the live page
The live page is a set of tiles that link to the other CO2 laser sections, laser parts and training:
What this page is
buythis.co.za/laser-desktop-co2 is the desktop CO2 laser section of Buythis, AM.CO.ZA's online shop. On the live page it is only a heading, a link to desktop laser videos and tiles. This knowledge base page explains the AM.CO.ZA TruCUT desktop CO2 laser range, what comes in each package, how to choose, and lists the 23 desktop laser machines and parts currently on Buythis with their prices.
What a desktop CO2 laser is
A desktop CO2 laser is a small laser engraving and cutting machine that sits on a bench or table. It engraves and cuts non-metal materials such as wood, MDF, acrylic, leather, paper, cardboard, fabric and rubber, and engraves glass and coated items. It suits hobbyists, schools, gift and trophy shops and small workshops that do not need a full cabinet or flatbed laser.
AM.CO.ZA sells two desktop sizes under the TruCUT brand:
- TruCUT-Lite 400×300mm (
LC-4030/40): an entry-level engraver with a 40W CO2 tube, a surface-driven rotary for round items, and a submersible water pump for tube cooling. - TruCUT Desktop 600×400mm (
LC-6040Lfamily): a larger desktop machine with a 90W laser power supply and rotary, sold as a barebone unit or as complete packages with a 60W or 80W tube. Complete packages come either with a water cooler or with a 1400W refrigeration water chiller (the "P" SKUs).
The desktop machines are DIY products: you assemble and install the machine yourself, with installation videos to guide you. According to the boxed product pages, packages also list a basic training course, a microfiber wipe set, NO-STOP lubrication oil, a 3-month limited warranty on the laser subsystem, and free utility software and drivers from cncu.co.za.
Desktop laser machines
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
LC-4030/40 (KB) |
400×300mm TruCUT-Lite, 40W tube, rotary, water pump | TruCUT-Lite 400×300mm Desktop Laser Engraver Full Package with 40W Laser Tube and Rotary | R 22 080.00 |
LC-6040L (KB) |
600×400mm barebone with 90W power supply and rotary, no tube | TruCUT Desktop 600×400mm Laser Engraving and Cutting Machine Barebone Unit with 90W Power Supply (max.20mA) and Rotary | R 31 280.00 |
LC-6040L/60 (KB) |
600×400mm, 60W tube, rotary, water cooler | TruCUT 600x400mm Desktop (Cooler) 60W CO2 Laser Cutting & Engraving Machine Complete Package, Rotary & Water Cooler | R 41 170.00 |
LC-6040L/60P (KB) |
600×400mm, 60W tube, rotary, 1400W refrigeration chiller | TruCUT 600x400mm Desktop (Refrigeration Chiller) 60W CO2 Laser Cutting & Engraving Machine Complete Package, Rotary & 1400W Water Chiller | R 44 390.00 |
LC-6040L/80 (KB) |
600×400mm, 80W tube, rotary, water cooler | TruCUT 600x400mm Desktop (Cooler) 80W CO2 Laser Cutting & Engraving Machine Complete Package, Rotary & Water Cooler | R 39 514.00 |
LC-6040L/80P (KB) |
600×400mm, 80W tube, rotary, 1400W refrigeration chiller | TruCUT 600x400mm Desktop (Refrigeration Chiller) 80W CO2 Laser Cutting & Engraving Machine Complete Package, Rotary & 1400W Water Chiller | R 43 654.00 |
Each price links to the Buythis product page and shows its SKU. The barebone LC-6040L has no laser tube; add a tube from the CO2 laser tubes page.
Controller, rotary and cable
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
L-TRUCUT/EXP (KB) |
Replacement controller for desktop lasers | TruCUT-Express Laser Cutter Controller for Desktop Laser, 2023 Model | R 5 288.85 |
ROTARY-250/S30 (KB) |
Surface-driven rotary for round items | Φ30mm Surface Driven Rotary 250mm for TruCUT-Desktop Laser Cutter, AABB Stepper | R 901.60 |
LC-CABLE/HV (KB) |
High-voltage cable for the laser power supply | High Voltage Cable (~1.5m) for CO2 Laser Power Supply | R 156.40 |
Laser head and mirror mounts
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
LC-HEAD/3 (KB) |
Laser head with 20mm mirror and lens holders | Laser Head Nozzle, Mirror Holder (20mm Mirror), Lens Holder (20mm/50.8FL Lens) for TruCUT Desktop Laser | R 1 196.00 |
LC-MOUNT/1 (KB) |
First mirror mount | Laser Reflecting Mirror (20mm) Frist Mounting for TruCUT Desktop Laser | R 699.20 |
LC-MOUNT/2 (KB) |
Second mirror mount | Laser Reflecting Mirror (20mm) Second Mounting for TruCUT Desktop Laser | R 892.40 |
Mechanical and electrical spares
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
LC-BELT/X40 (KB) |
X-axis belt, 4030 | X Axis Timing Belt for 4030 TruCUT Desktop Laser, 6mm Width, ~1040mm Length Open-Ended MXL Pitch Belt | R 251.85 |
LC-BELT/Y30 (KB) |
Y-axis belt, 4030 | Y Axis Timing Belt for 4030 TruCUT Desktop Laser, 9mm Width, ~920mm Length Open-Ended MXL Pitch Belt | R 251.85 |
AM-BELT/MXL/88 (KB) |
Closed-loop 88MXL belt | Closed-loop 88MXL Timing Belt 88mm for 2016+ V-Smart/V-Auto Vinyl Cutter X Motor, Desktop Laser | R 119.60 |
AM-BLOCK/12 (KB) |
12mm linear rail block, Lite/6040 | 12mm Linear Guide Rail Runner Block for TruCUT Lite/6040 Desktop Laser | R 598.00 |
AM-CARRIER/8X8/74 (KB) |
X-axis cable chain, 6040 | Cable Dragging Chain 8x8 with Connectors, Around 74cm Length for TruCUT 6040 Desktop X Axis | R 386.40 |
AM-CARRIER/10X10/53 (KB) |
Y-axis cable chain, 6040 | Cable Dragging Chain 10x10 with Connectors, Around 53cm Length for TruCUT 6040 Desktop Y Axis | R 458.85 |
LC-SHOCK/100 (KB) |
Lid gas strut, 6040 | 100N Gas Shock Absorber for TruCUT 6040 Desktop Laser, 8/18-400-160-100N | R 239.20 |
AE-DRIVER/M415 (KB) |
Stepper motor driver | M415 Single-Phase 10V-40V DC Microstepping Motor Driver for TruCUT Desktop Laser | R 1 838.85 |
AE-SENSOR/FLOW/V (KB) |
Water flow sensor for cooling protection | Vertical Install Mechanical Water Flow Sensor for Water Cooling Protection on TruCUT Desktop Laser | R 193.20 |
LED-T5/10W (KB) |
10W LED work light tube | LED T5 10W Tube 6000K 1000 Lumens Bright Light for TruCUT Desktop Laser, 220V, SZN-600A | R 156.40 |
LED-T5/4W (KB) |
4W LED work light tube | LED T5 4W Tube Natural White Lite for TruCUT Desktop Laser, 220V | R 110.40 |
Prices are current Buythis prices including VAT from the product dump dated 2026-10-20. Some prices come from slightly older dump entries (2026-10-17, 2026-10-18, 2026-10-19). Check the product page before ordering, since prices change.
How to choose
- Pick the size from your work. The 400×300mm TruCUT-Lite is enough for engraving small gifts, signs and tags. The 600×400mm desktop takes larger sheets and cuts thicker material.
- Pick the tube power. 40W suits engraving and thin material; 60W and 80W cut thicker wood and acrylic faster.
- Pick the cooling. A water cooler is fine for light use. The refrigeration chiller ("P" packages) keeps the tube at a steady temperature for longer jobs and hot workshops, which protects the tube.
- Plan the extras. Every CO2 laser needs extraction for smoke and fumes, and air assist helps cutting; see the air pump and cooling pages below. The rotary is already included in all desktop packages.
Videos and training
The live page links to a search for desktop CO2 laser videos on the AM.CO.ZA YouTube channel and to RDWorks training videos on softwaretraining.co.za. Videos linked from the desktop laser product data:
- Introduce TruCUT Lite Desktop Laser Cutting and Engraving Machine for Hobby and Small Workshop (2020-02-08)
- How to Install TruCUT-Lite 400x300mm Desktop Laser Engraver, 40W Laser Tube, Water Pump and Rotary (2021-06-13)
- Basic Assemble Steps and Tips for TruCUT Desktop LC-6040L 80W Laser Cutting and Engraving Machine (2021-05-30)
- 6040 80W Desktop Laser Machine Improvement Comparison with Prototype Model Interview (2021-06-27)
- Surface Drive Rotary Engrave Glass Jar Tutorial Video on 6040 TruCUT Desktop Laser Engraving Machine (2022-03-25)
- Revert Back to Flat Laser Cutting Mode After Rotary Engraving on 6040 TruCUT Laser Machine (Part 3) (2022-07-25)
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