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This looks like a job for a laser to me.

Might want to add that Fusion 360 is free for hobbyists and small company users, and I think that Solidworks has a very low yearly price for veterans.

I am going to post this on ebay and I 'think' it works on RF and XF 640s. What would a good price be for a new unit. Got it with my second RF- sold the first one back to the dealer but I don't recall [4 years ago] for how much. I build my own takeups that I don't have to lay on the floor to load...

You could buy a Chinese machine from a US company who imports them. Not quite as cheap of course, but they speak English. A couple are Automation Tech in Chicago and Hytek tools in Minnesota. I have bought lasers from both and they sell CNCs.

I have a new RF640 and GR 540 [limited room] sitting here in the shop waiting for a new computer to show up. The RF has a Dual disc and I still have not read how the V5, Dual and V6 programs really differ. I understand Dual and V6 are newer and I need at least that. I intend to get everything...

First world problem?:D

We wipe with vinegar and make sure there is a grommet on the end... even if there are no grommets on that edge.

RF640 +2... we just ordered another one [1st is 4 yrs old]. I clean once a month whether it needs it or not, and we go thru a lot of vinyl. Bulk ink and the biggest money maker I have ever seen. You can buy one and a GR640 for about 20k, and sell the 4 year old machines for about half that.

Turn off the power.Take off the cover on the side with the readout, push the carriageslightly to the right and it will unlatch so you can move it to the left [printbed side]. Make sure the wiper mech is correctly lined up [there is an arm that goes between two sensors ]. Then try turning the...

Fixtureman- that has a quality look- the Reci tube and 5200 chiller are excellent and Ruida controller is the best IMHO. I would not use the outlets on the back before a close electrical inspection- those are commonly not well done. Gene

If you go with a Chicom laser [some are very good, along with the crappy ones- mostly on ebay] and for what you mention I would, sign up for rdworkslab.com - we know Chinese lasers and their issues.

Thanks- I am not sure either after looking at the website. Gene

Canadian's apparently are brave people? Jb- I normally use .2 +- if a lot of the letters are the same color you can just print a block of color which is easy to align. Other wise I print registration marks and align it manually. If you have a Chicom laser [glass tube] there is a new software...

Derby- we care much more about the equipment:eek: [joke]. Baz- interested in what lasers you have, Chicom or 'real' RF lasers. Gene

I know some people do this- if your air flow is great it is probably not a big deal. The chlorine produced will corrode the lens and mirrors. I have a large bed and it is hard to get a good airflow. Gene

There is a new software called Lightburn which was developed [and is still being developed] in the US that is much easier than RDworks- less than $100 but if you are using the laser to make money it is worth a trial.

It turns out that Orajet actually makes 30" PVC free media and laminate. I had my delightful Grimco rep order it and it will be shipped direct. About $700 for both. T This is a sample printed on PVC free media, applied to acrylic, cut on the laser and then a .060 styrene template cut. Making...

Ian has the ticket- this is a sample printed on PVC free media, applied to acrylic, cut on the laser and then a .060 styrene template cut. Making the ACM backplate and rounding corners and drilling for standoffs took the most time. The 'P' and 'h' indicate where a line of text gets installed. Gene

Most customers do not realize what you are doing for them, assuming the risk on the cost of the sign if you screw it up, making a design that will actually work for whatever purpose they need, ordering, paying for the shipping, etc. We have a new team member who is really good at this business...

I have had a sample of Oracal pvc free film and laminate for a while and just did an acrylic cutout logo and lettering after I applied the print to the acrylic- then cut a thin styrene template for placement on the brushed ACM backing panel. It was easy, efficient and looks nice. I would like to...