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Recent content by bowtievega

  1. Replicate existing dimensional letters - CURIOUS

    With that thin of a stroke I would do either flat cut or cast aluminum, especially if they are on standoffs as they are in this application. Looks to me like those are a cast product, you can see the slight bevel on the edge and they are probably around 3/4" thick with isn't real cost effective...
  2. Brass Plaque source?

    Looks like AlumaMark satin brass or satin bronze material with vinyl graphics. One of the brands Johnson Plastics carries. It could be a solid metal piece like a kick plate someone mentioned or a metal laminate from Wilson Art but those are big sheets and expensive. Seems hard to justify...
  3. Next CNC Router... suggestions please.

    Our very first piece of CNC equipment was an AXYZ 4008 router. Basic, no tool changer, mist system for aluminum cutting. It was a decent machine, didn't have a lot of problems with it. Not very fast but it was pretty old tech as far as routers go. Their new machines look really nice and I...
  4. I need a new JFX200-2513 print head, where can I buy from?

    We buy our parts from PDS Equipment. They have a large inventory of parts and ink and will ship quickly. We purchased out Mimaki flatbed from them and they have done all of our service as well when needed.
  5. Need Help Export Flexi to EnRoute and connected lines

    Are you using the 'send to Enroute' button on the Flexi header or are you trying to export a flexi file as an Enroute file? Occasionally we have issues trying to import files into Enroute. Sometimes you have to fix that stuff in Flexi first then send it to Enroute. Also as astro8 posted check...
  6. Channel Letter measurement tool

    In Flexi, you can select a shape, then under the 'Edit' tab, drop down to 'Job Statistics'. It will bring up a chart that lists height, width, area, perimeter etc. You can also group a bunch of letters together and it will give you the stats as a group as well.
  7. Possible to apply Braille and tactile lettering directly to the wall?

    Visual and Tactile Requirements on Single Sign Tactile signs must have raised characters that are repeated in Grade 2 braille. In addition, they are subject to requirements for non-glare finish and color contrast for visual accessibility. Other information provided in addition to permanent...
  8. adhering dibond to wood

    If you scuff up the back of the dibond sheet, silicone will be a permanent adhesive option. My concern would be the wood. Plywood tends to delaminate over time especially outside where it is exposed to moisture. I would definitely properly prepare and paint the wood prior to bonding the...
  9. Routing acrylic w/ applied vinyl faces.

    We cut push thrus with vinyl faces all the time. 3/16" single spiral flute up cut bit. We mask the vinyl with normal vinyl application tape and just leave the tape on the vinyl after we apply it to the acrylic sheet. If it is a sharp bit you should get a nice clean cut on the acylic and the...
  10. Thin gauge metal plaques...printed?

    www.mcloone.com They do exactly what you are looking for. Had them make some printed metal foil decals as well and they turned out great.
  11. Best Glass Glue

    We did something similar when we needed to attach some RPC aluminum letters to glass front building for a customer. We bonded full letter backs to the windows with smaller pieces of a specific VHB tape and used window glazing silicone specifically made for bonding windows. The area of the...
  12. Exterior mounting of ACM or Maxmetal 6mm product without screws

    We hang alot of ACM panels (building numbers and such) with some home made stud cleats. We stud weld aluminum studs onto .040 aluminum cleats, mostly 2" wide and 4" tall. Apply a couple strips of VHB tape to back of cleat. You can then apply that cleat to the back of an ACM panel. That stud...
  13. Mounting Acrylic Sign Holder Frame to ACM

    Rivet Nuts would work great but the issue is the installation of the panel when you are finished. They stick out the back of the sign so they can't mount the panel flush to the wall. 3mm ACM is floppy, if its not mounted flush to the wall it will be wavy unless you make some furring strips or...
  14. Trimless Edge Channel Letter work

    These guys do great work! They have done several projects for us in the past :thumb:
  15. hanging sign from concrete ceiling

    We basically do the same thing as Moze but with a different brand of drop in anchors. I do like how shallow those Hilti's are tho, might have to check those out. We typically use 1/4-20 threaded versions with some short eye bolts in the anchors, 1/8" stainless cable. We always have someone...
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