How Much Does an OMTech Laser Actually Cost? Full Lineup Pricing + Accessories Breakdown

Quick answer: OMTech's lineup spans $599.99 (K40+) to $22,999 (FC-22 fiber cutter), but the machine price is rarely the full cost. Budget roughly $2,000-$3,000 for an entry-level CO2 setup, $3,000-$5,000 for a fiber laser setup with accessories, and $7,000-$10,000 for an industrial-scale CO2 setup with full production accessories.

Table of Contents

• Full CO2 Lineup Pricing
• Full Fiber Lineup Pricing
• Specialty Equipment Pricing
• What You'll Actually Spend Beyond the Machine
• Real Budget Tiers
• Frequently Asked Questions

Full CO2 Lineup Pricing

Full Fiber Lineup Pricing

Solis Duo (dual fiber+diode): $2,899.99 (20W/20W), $2,999.99 (30W/20W AF), $4,199.99 (50W/40W AF)

Specialty Equipment Pricing

What You'll Actually Spend Beyond the Machine

• Fume extraction: Effectively required for any indoor CO2 or fiber work — not optional.
• Water chiller: Required as a separate purchase only on Maker and Pronto CO2 models. Not needed on Polar 2, Pro Quantum (air-cooled RF tubes), or Pro 2440/3655/3655 Hybrid (chiller built into housing).
• Rotary attachment: Optional add-on across the OMTech lineup — including Polar Lite, Polar 2, and the fiber/Solis Duo line — budget for it separately if cylindrical engraving is part of your plans.
• LightBurn license: Bundled on some models, separate purchase on others — confirm per machine. Most OMTech CO2 and fiber machines support it; the FC-22's Weihong LS2000 does not.

Real Budget Tiers

"For a fiber laser setup including fume extraction and a rotary, I'd budget roughly $3,000 to $5,000 for a machine that's meant to last two to three years," says Shishir Nigam, Founder of The Maker's Chest.

"For an entry-level desktop CO2 laser, I'd budget $2,000 to $3,000 to get started, with some additional accessory spend as the business scales. For established shops looking to purchase an industrial-scale CO2 laser, I'd budget anywhere from $7,000 to $10,000 to acquire the machine and the associated fume extraction and rotaries required for full-scale production."

These three tiers cover the most common buying scenarios directly. A mixed metal/non-metal shop built around something like the Solis Duo will likely land closest to the fiber laser figure ($3,000-$5,000), though exact accessory needs can vary depending on rotary and batch-conveyor requirements specific to that setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the cheapest way into an OMTech laser?

The K40+ at $599.99 is the lowest-cost entry point, though it's positioned as a hobby machine, not a production-ready business tool.

Which machines don't need a separate chiller purchase?

Polar 2 and Pro Quantum (both RF-tube, air-cooled), plus the Pro 2440, Pro 3655, and Pro 3655 Hybrid, which have chillers built into the housing despite using glass tubes.

What should I realistically budget for an entry-level CO2 setup?

Around $2,000 to $3,000 to get started, with additional accessory spend as the business scales, per The Maker's Chest's own guidance to new buyers.

What should I budget for a fiber laser setup?

Roughly $3,000 to $5,000 total, including fume extraction and a rotary attachment, for a machine expected to serve the business for two to three years.

What about an industrial-scale CO2 setup?

Budget $7,000 to $10,000 total for the machine plus fume extraction and rotaries needed for full-scale production, based on guidance given to established shops scaling up.

Is LightBurn included with every machine?

No — it varies by model. Confirm current bundling status on the specific machine's listing before assuming it's included.

Does any OMTech laser include a rotary attachment standard?

No — across the current lineup, including Polar 2 and Polar Lite, the rotary attachment is sold as an optional add-on rather than bundled with the machine. Budget for it separately if cylindrical engraving is part of your plans.

Have questions about the full cost of setting up your shop? Contact The Maker's Chest — we'll help you build an accurate budget, not just a machine price.

Written By

Alina Oprea

Maker & Equipment Specialist

Alina Oprea is a hands-on maker, jeweler, and workshop specialist at The Maker’s Chest, with 25 years of silversmithing experience alongside a background in woodworking, renovations, construction, and commercial ductwork installation.

Her experience spans decorative woodwork, hand-carved doors, jewelry fabrication, homebuilding with Habitat, and real jobsite problem-solving — giving her a practical understanding of materials, tools, workflow, and what machines need to deliver beyond the spec sheet.