Is there something that laser engraving prints brings that debossing in the slicer won't do?

I’ve been reading for about a week, and landed on xTool probably being the best fit for me, but they sure do come with a price tag for the nicer units.

Creality I just won’t buy ever.

Read this before please https://blazexlaser.com/blogs/news/hazardous-materials-to-avoid-in-laser-engraving-pvc-and-other-toxic-substances-safety-guide

You can absolutely kill your self engraving the wrong material.

Look at the xtool m2, it comes with a air filtration system and also can print onto engravings

I have a two trees tts-55pro, its cheaper, but no enclosure.

I would strongly recommend not relying on the enclosure anyway though, and make sure the glasses are actually capable.

I tested my glasses by putting them between the laser and a sheet of paper, and ran the laser at full power. If the paper is clean, its a good sign. Does mean my glasses have a big burn on the lens in front of my pupil though :D

I start my jobs and get as far away as possible, just to be safe.

You can engrave glass with a laser diode, only catch is that you have to paint it first. I got some $2 washable acrylic paint from a craft shop and it worked great. And easily washed off afterwards.

Not sure if that can be replicated for metal though, but im definitely curious to try now.