Recent content by jsonpaul

Hello All, Just to give every body an update, we now received the Esko and just finished the training, we are currently in growing pains where we think we can cut faster manually (as we are still slow and driving the i-cut software) but i believe this is something we will overcome soon. We are...

Hello, I spoke to canon rep and I told him our budget and off the bat he said it would not work with Zund. So we went with Esko/Kongsberg.

Hello All, I am trying to match a sign material for a client that saw a sign from somewhere. We are very new in CNC cutting of materials and does not know what is available in the market. I looked at the existing sign and it appears to be a hard substrate about 1/4 to 3/8 inch thick maybe wood...

According to literature the COLEX weighs 3750 lbs while esko is at 1,390lbs i just found the weight difference very odd and think of material it could be made of and why the weight is just over 1,000lbs. Any thoughts?

Hi Bob, I actually had the summa demo in toronto last September and was not too impressed I got costing for F1330 and cost is actually higher maybe dealer has higher margin and also price i got is prior to Printing United show. Also dealer is not very keen on selling or maybe I just did not feel...

I did some on Colex and it looks great, while Esko came into the mix lately as i expected it to be far on cost so i did not really put too much effort in looking at them. But the rep flew from Toronto just to meet me at my shop and submitted his proposal and they have heck of a lot on printing...

Laser is something i did not consider due to the venting and fumes when you laser acrylic. Both suppliers said delivery time is 4-6 weeks, is this true? I see some other posts here pertain to both that lead times were around 3 months 6 months and longer.

Would the $10,000 CAD (around $7,500 USD) worth the difference in software and 4hp router? When you say software is it the controller or the Artios CAD?

Hello All, I am looking for your great opinions and suggestions. We are in a position to purchase our first CNC machine and i am about to make a decision this weekend. We just signed our purchase on the flatbed and working on the Cutting table next We narrowed down our selection to ESKO X24...

Hi gabagoo I think they were correct if you go to print united show to see all of them in action. I am also going down there as i was disappointed on how sign expo last month was too small and we are shopping for the Flatbed and Router. As per the trade in, when I got my CJV150 few years ago...

Thanks Texas_Signmaker actually my flight is arriving at DFW as it would have so much transfers if I choose flight to Love airport, but I chose the hotel near Love airport as it would put me as close to downtown as per the maps. I came from part of Canada where ridesharing is not very popular...

Hello All, I was thinking of posting a new thread but maybe I can just ask here. I have booked my flight and hotel in Dallas for the printing united show and i personally have not been to Dallas and I am contemplating on renting a vehicle or just use uber and lyft to move from hotel to trade...

Wow this looks good, thanks or the input and help.

Hi Andy, this is our first CNC and we are also purchasing a flat bed UV at the same time. Somewhat i think that it is a $27,000 expense that we might not use as you mentioned.

Hi thanks for the info, i am currently in that position where it is very nice to have as when i see that in the demo but contemplating as we might not be using that feature that often. Having a roll holder on the back sounds good, is it ok if you share me some pictures of that? just for ideas on...