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Ben- I would say [having a lot of experience with Chinese lasers- four now over almost 3 years] that they can be a good value for the right person with the right needs. I should do a piece about these issues- I am a moderator on a forum dealing with [mostly] one brand [Ruida] laser controller...

Trotec is an RF laser, Chicom built lasers are CO2 glass tube lasers. I have had 2 Bodor lasers which are well built and reliable. There are a lot of ins and outs to Chicom lasers but can be good machines. RF lasers can engrave much faster BTW, otherwise performance is similar.

I have used this material for years for various things, just lately I have noticed that the vinyl is not sticking to the adhesive [or visa-versa]. When pulling off a piece that has be on for a couple days, the adhesive stays on the substrate. Not a good thing. Anyone else notice this? Thanks Gene

You will get a free education as well.

I had two desktop Bodors with 100w Reci tubes. I think in general they are pretty good, but the two I had bout drove me around the bend. PM me and we can get into specifics, I have knowledge of Chicom lasers. Geen

The first expensive thing I bought 22 years ago was a 6' tall Safety Speed Cut saw. It doesn't make as much money as the wide format printer, but it is just as important. And safe. And the first straight cut I ever made.

You have not seen it. I don't believe in total randomness... but have used VW for years and it is as close as I have seen.

If you happen to have a Safety Speed Cut panel saw... I am going to their headquarters for a 'reveal' meeting of their new ACM cutting attachment for their saws. I know the manager and they have high hopes for it and I will be a beta tester.

Be aware that a 4x8 will be a different class of laser [no cabinet for shielding] and should be in a room with access limited to persons wearing glasses. For 4k by the way it will be a Chicom CO2 tube. I have some expertise in this area and some recommendations that I will not bore everyone...

You said it was not vinyl- IOW it is pvc free? I do laser cutting and pvc is a no-no. thanks Gene

Worked on the guidance and control systems for the Lunar Expeditionary Module in the mid 60s till they landed on the moon- then Honeywell dumped all of us. I restored 60-70s Corvettes for 25 years and owned a bodyshop, sold out and bought a Summa cutter and Flexi and taught myself to make...

When we get this on our RF640, we shut the printer off on front panel, remove cover over the head and move it out of the way, make sure the arm that is sensed on the wiping station is positioned correctly [centered in the sensor] and restart. Has always cured the problem.

At least once a day vinyl will catch in the sheet cut groove and jam up ruining the vinyl. Is this an automatic cutoff when the machine has done the contour cut? Or something else. I have removed the cutoff feature of the GX we have- we cut it off by hand if necessary. Thanks Gene Also-...

Thank you for the input Gene, if paired with another printer do you know of, or think it would have any kind of problems? That I do not know- just it integrates well with VersaWorks [as you would think].

Curious you say you cut 20' long regularly. Is that print/cut or just cut vinyl? If it's print/cut are you using versaworks print/cut crop marks? And does the plotter have no trouble finding all 4 cropmarks without tricking the plotter? Sorry- I missed this question somehow. It is with...

We have a GX500 and I have been impressed with it- accurate to 25' [maybe more- that is as far as I have dared] and plan to move to a GR-540 soon. If you are printing with a Roland printer and cutting the output... definitely get the Roland.

I read recently that when an old man [or woman] dies, it is like a library burning down.

I don't think we are supposed to talk about politics?

I would like to add a couple thoughts, If I may? I am appalled that Fred has been attacked, I don't always agree with him but have a *lot* of respect for him. I am almost 72 and was trained as a technician in the mid '60s and I still love the technical aspect of making signs, and I think have...

Hi Doug- are you sure you are a new member? Good to hear from you again. Can't help but wanted to say Aloha. Gene