old plotter problem

[kbenz]

I have an older gerber plotter. Model number GXC-4. Ser No 8758. We don't do a whole lot with it but it is handy. Problem is my computer died and I have no software for my new one. What do I need to get up and running? I do CNC plasma cutting and use sheetcam for programming and Mach for the driver on it. I doubt its compatible though. Any help would be appreciated

 

[James Burke]

I'm not 100% sure, but anything that outputs HPGL (Hewlett Packard Graphic Language) should work.

SignLab has a free 10 day trial for SignLab 9, you could give that a try for starters.

There is currently a copy of Graphix Advantage 6.2 with dongle on Ebay that might go cheap.


JB

 

[kbenz]

Old one had 6.0. It did not have a dongle though?

I got a guy lookin at the old one now to see if he can salvage it

 

[kbenz]

got the computer fixed

Where do I get blades? what blades do I get?

 

[James Burke]

Call Ross at Clean Cut Blade http://cleancutblade.com

They're awesome.


JB

 

[kbenz]

Checked out their site. All I can find anywhere are the blades on a long shaft. Mine is like a small razorblade in a clamp?

 

[Fred Weiss]

This is the blade you need:

http://store-a5fbf.mybigcommerce.com/categories/Gerber-Plotters-/Flat/

 

[kbenz]

That's it. I was looking under GSX for some reason. which degree blade would ya recommend?

 

[kbenz]

nevermind, looks to be a 45* in it

Thanks for all yer help

 

[Fred Weiss]

That's it. I was looking under GSX for some reason. which degree blade would ya recommend?

30° for most cutting. 45° for thicker films such as reflective or Convex. 60° for sandblast rubber.