While there are many similarities, laser engravers and routers have some significant differences.
A CNC router will have a motorized Z axis and a spindle motor for operating router bits.
A laser cutter will typically not have a motorized Z axis and is not capable of operating a spindle motor or using router bits.
Please note that many of our CNC Router machines do have the capability to mount a diode laser module, allowing the machine to serve multiple purposes.
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