If you’re considering purchasing a desktop laser engraver for small business or looking to expand your offerings, choosing the right laser engraver accessories can expand your production capability, unlock new revenue streams, and protect operator health.
In this guide, we cover three essential accessories every small laser engraving business should consider. Highlighted by our customer who used every component in their ComMarker Omni X UV laser engraver Ultimate Bundle, which brought them new opportunities and new customers.
1. Laser Engraving Slide Extension
A slide extension allows you to work with longer or larger items without constantly repositioning them.
For example, on a ComMarker Omni X 12W UV Laser engraver, the standard 250×250 mm workspace can be expanded to 250×400 mm with a slide extension. Roughly the size of a kitchen cutting board, briefcase, a laid-flat pair of jeans, or a 15-inch laptop.
Making it perfect for those starting a laser engraving business and wanting to expand into new product categories.
Example task:
Laser Engrave personalized jeans with a ComMarker Omni X 12W 250mm lens:
Passes 1; Speed 1500; Freq (KHz) 50; Q-pulse 5; Line Distance0.03.
Please note that some laser engraver slide extensions are not compatible with LightBurn and only support the manufacturer’s own software.
2. Laser Rotary Attachment
A rotary attachment enables engraving on cylindrical or irregular objects. Perfect for anyone starting a laser engraving business or expanding their product to offer.
If you are selecting a rotary attachment, focus on the features that directly impact stability, flexibility, and the types of products you plan to engrave.
From our experience, most users benefit from choosing between a heavy-duty chuck rotary and a more versatile multi-functional design:
• Heavy-Duty Rotary (e.g., ComMarker D80):
Heavy-duty rotaries are designed for larger or heavier cylindrical objects where grip strength and stability matter most.
A strong chuck system such as the 3-jaw design provides a tighter hold than roller-style designs, reducing the chance of slipping during long engraving runs.
With a solid metal build of 5.5 kg, this type of rotary is ideal for precision work on bottles, metal tubes, and other weightier items.
• Multi-Functional Rotary (e.g., ComMarker R5):
A multi-functional rotary is often the better choice for beginners or shops handling a wide variety of products.
These rotaries typically support multiple diameter ranges, can be reconfigured for different object shapes, and are lighter (3.5 kg) for faster setup.
They work especially well for everyday items like tumblers, glassware, pens, jewelry, and other standard cylindrical products.
Example Task:
Engraving a tumbler with ComMarker B6 60W MOPA fiber laser engraver:
Speed 500; Power 61%; Frequency 25; Pulse Width 200; Line Interval 0.025.
By choosing the right rotary attachment, you can safely expand your product range and take on jobs that would otherwise impossible or tough with a standard desktop laser engraver.
3. Fume Extractor (Safety Meets Productivity)
A fume extractor is actually more important than other product-extending accessories.
Laser engraving produces fumes and dust, posing serious health risks and workspace contamination.
Having a fume extractor protects your health, improves air quality, and maintains equipment performance, by preventing smoke and dust from settling on optics or inside the machine.
The ComMarker fume extractor uses a three-layer filtration system to remove dust, smoke, and harmful gases. The pre-filter captures large particles, the middle filter traps smaller dust and soot, and the main filter removes smoke and odors, capturing up to 99.97% of particles as small as 0.03 μm.
Whether engraving jewelry, business cards, or slate, it ensures your laser engraving business remains safe, clean, and professional.
Key Takeaway
Right tools. Faster revenue. Investing in a best laser engraving machine for a business is just the beginning. By adding essential accessories like a slide extension, rotary attachment, and fume extractor, you can turn a standard laser machine into a thriving laser engraving business.
