How much does a laser welder cost?

Prices start from £2,990 for the DaDo, rising to £8,900 or more for heavier-duty models, with business finance available from around £300 a month.

Will a laser welder actually pay for itself?

Many workshops treat the time saved on faster jobs as pure profit, or charge a premium for work that a torch and solder can’t match, such as same-day repairs or perfect colour-matching without solder lines.

Do I need a service contract for the cooling system?

No. Unlike some competitor machines, Elettrolaser welders don’t require you to change the cooling system water or pay for an ongoing service contract.

Where is the DaDo made?

It is manufactured by Elettrolaser in Sona, Verona, in the north of Italy.

Why Laser Welding? DaDo Laser Welder Guide & ROI

If you’re weighing up whether a laser welder is worth the investment for your workshop, here’s what real users say about making the switch, what it costs, how to pay it off, and the story behind the DaDo.

Why Goldsmiths Make the Switch

One long-time goldsmith explained it well: after years of using a traditional torch, he had looked at laser soldering but balked at machines costing over £20,000. The DaDo was created specifically to solve that problem – bringing laser welding down to a price point that smaller workshops and independent jewellers can easily justify.

What the DaDo Costs and How It Pays for Itself

A professional laser welder costs from £2,990 for the DaDo up to £8,900 or more for heavy-duty industrial models. With business finance available from around £300 a month, it is best thought of as an additional part-time goldsmith that takes on complex jobs you couldn’t accept before.

The DaDo is billed as the smallest and most affordable laser welder on the market – essential for any jewellery workshop repairing and assembling all metals, while being light and mobile enough to try before you commit to buying.

How to Charge for Laser Welding Work

Using a laser welder makes most repair jobs significantly faster and eliminates the need to add protective heat paste or spend time re-finishing areas burned by a torch flame. It also unlocks high-margin jobs that are nearly impossible with a torch – such as repairing Pandora enamelled charms or setting and repairing pearl jewellery – allowing you to bring more work in-house instead of posting it out.

Time Savings as Profit: Complete repairs in a fraction of the time and retain the profit from hours saved.
Premium Services: Charge higher rates for same-day "while-you-wait" repairs.
Flawless Results: Match metal colors perfectly without mixing in solder wire or leaving visible join lines.

Who Makes the DaDo?

The DaDo is manufactured in Sona, Verona (Northern Italy) by Elettrolaser – a dynamic manufacturer specializing in precision machines for micro-welding, laser engraving, and marking across jewellery, medical, and dental industries.

Elettrolaser welders offer key advantages over competitors like Rofin:

No Water Changes: You never need to change the water in the closed cooling system.
No Mandatory Service Contracts: Avoid ongoing mandatory servicing fees common with rival machines.
Patented Tech: Built with unique, patented laser technology for maximum reliability and lower total cost of ownership.

Frequently Asked Questions

Prices start from £2,990 for the entry-level DaDo, rising to £8,900+ for heavy-duty models. Business finance options start from around £300 per month.
Yes. Most workshops treat the time saved as pure profit or charge premium pricing for repairs a torch cannot handle—such as same-day turnaround or perfect colour matching with zero solder lines.
No. Unlike rival brands, Elettrolaser welders do not require routine cooling water replacements or mandatory paid service contracts.
It is designed and manufactured by Elettrolaser in Sona, Verona, Italy.