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Recent content by FireFab

  1. Buying New Printer And Cutter

    Go with the 365 much more versatile media options, faster, take up reel and i1 Spectro. I have a 360 and it is an amazing printer! The 360 and 365 are identical.
  2. Does anyone have a CNC Plasma cutter?

    My business started in metal fabrication and I run a 54" x 96" CNC plasma water table. I run a Hypertherm PowerMax 85 and can cut steel up to 1" thick. CNC plasma on aluminum can have a rough edge depending on plasma cutter, consumables, grade of aluminum. There are other options that would give...
  3. Question Motomark 12mil Laminate

    I am running a 8600-130 and cut a lot of Ij5100 with Oracal 210. 9.5 mil combined. Not quite as thick as the MotoMark. I have added 3 additional pinch rollers for a total of 6 while cutting 48" media and have had zero problems. Soon I will be cutting some MotoMark and I can test out the...
  4. Graphtec Fc-8600 Cutting Different Laminated Vs Unlaminated

    Something else to consider if you are going to be cutting more thicker material is additional pinch rollers. I have a 8600-130 and I cut a lot of 48" 3M Ij5100 (reflective) and Oracal 210. I have added 3 additional pinch rollers for a total of 6. If you add additional rollers you can install...
  5. Relentless Error Code

    I have had 2 issues with my 360 a print head problem and ink level sensor problem. Both times I was able to get support on the phone within 30 minutes of the problem. The printhead failed in warranty and I had new heads on my door by the next morning. The next issue was in the ink level problem...
  6. A new guy from NorCal, expanding a fabrication business

    Hello from the good part of CA, hopefully soon be in a free state... Anyways back on track. I am a small fabrication company that does metal work, signage and general welding and fabrication. I run a 4'x9' CNC plasma table that I also can convert to router and mill, along with my manual...
  7. Lets Talk Flatbed Laminators, Pros/Cons, Ideas, Etc...

    Hello, I know I am new here, been lurking for a while and finally signed up to post. I have a fabrication company that has moved into printing and needs a laminator for my business. I can build a flatbed laminator, the only problem is I have not used one and did not look at them at SGIA. I have...
  8. Building your own laminating table?

    2CT whats the update on your table?
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