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I just checked. The auto-clean has been turned off ever since I bought it (18 months ago). Maybe the install tech turned it off? Unless maybe a firmware upgrade reset it at some point. No idea. So apparently even on weeks of very low print volume (2 to 4 hours of printing), that's still...

I've had my S80 for a year. I gang most of my jobs together and only print 1 or 2 days/week. Probably 2 to 4 hours of printing on light weeks. 10-15 hours on busier weeks. I've never done anything beyond the machine prompted "head maintenance" cleanings. My auto cleaning cycle is whatever is...

Yep, that makes sense. Gotta keep those machines running -- working all the angles to stay competitive.

Interesting. I received the same email - they went with someone else. Dang. They must have sent out RFQs to a lot of places because 1/3 of the fab shops / suppliers I called said they were working on the same quote. I didn't even mark it up that much -- someone out there must have low balled...

I haven't seen how they're going to install them (out of town job, to be installed by their contractors). I only know that it's permanent signage for an arena. Before I started working on the quote I gave them all the info and options for thinner stocks (which type of substrates are best for...

Thanks. I checked with them. They're competitive with some products, but for .080" they're 43% higher than S365.

Ah. I didn't know Allied worked with metal. I get most of my polycarb from their OKC location. Thanks!

Good to know. Thanks!

Yep, I did. Only 8 trade suppliers listed, and out of those, only (1) offers .080" products "WYLD". (I'm not familiar with them, but reaching out when they open) FireSprint doesn't offer aluminum products. Really, when you get into .080" aluminum, especially custom sizes -- very few companies...

Hi all! A customer requested a large job yesterday, due in hand by the 14th. I reached out to local fab shops for metal shearing, but none could get the aluminum in my hands with enough time to apply graphics (busy season and all). It's a fair bit of work for 1 person, but I was thinking I...

Thanks!

Reece is my go-to, then GSG. It's hard to beat "free" weekly truck deliveries. If you order enough volume consistently from a single supplier they'll start lowering prices across the board. Just start a conversation with all the reps in your area and see which distributor is the best fit for...

I have an S80600 with white ink, so I created a Caldera profile (specifically for these films) to print white around the reg marks. It's not very opaque with low pass printing, but it dulls/covers the shine just enough that my Summa can read the marks. (I don't mind the extra cost of printing...

Awesome, thanks! Good call! Yep, I did. The design is actually 3 colors + white. ;) Much appreciated!

Hi all! I'm making new sign faces for the side of a building (16ft x 10ft = 4 sheets of 4x10 Alumalite). I plan on using high performance cast for this job -- mostly likely 3M 7125 or Arlon 2100 -- but laying down 48" vinyl on 48" x 120" panels -- for a 3-color background -- is likely going to...

Yep -- vertical inch is a silly way to calculate. Pre-COVID one of my regular trade suppliers quoted me $17-19/inch. Maybe not the most cost-effective (lack of options in my neck of the woods), but the quality was there. I marked it up to $27-29 for quick phone quotes. Not sure what...

Yep, same. And for thick substrates, I just use the manual press instead of the hydraulic. Just need the grommets to grab -- not crush.

Just go for the X1C IMO. That's what I have (among others). It's great!

That, and resin (generally speaking) is just a neutral color. you have to prime / paint it, compared to FDM/FFF where you can print the colors you want. Lots of labor getting to your finished piece.

Xenetech also uses the Accent system. So while there are "brackets" out there for various engravers, the inserters and braille license(s) must be purchased separately. https://q1engravers.com/products/xenetech-manual-raster-bracket-spindle-clamp (check description - the photo is misleading)