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  1. COLEX or ESKO

    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...
  2. COLEX or ESKO

    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.
  3. Need Help Sign Material ID -Help

    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...
  4. COLEX or ESKO

    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?
  5. COLEX or ESKO

    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...
  6. COLEX or ESKO

    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...
  7. COLEX or ESKO

    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.
  8. COLEX or ESKO

    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?
  9. COLEX or ESKO

    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...
  10. Looking for a new printer....need your opinions

    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...
  11. Printing United - Dallas

    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...
  12. Printing United - Dallas

    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...
  13. CNC Router Conveyor Option Pros and Cons

    Wow this looks good, thanks or the input and help.
  14. CNC Router Conveyor Option Pros and Cons

    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.
  15. CNC Router Conveyor Option Pros and Cons

    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...
  16. CNC Router Conveyor Option Pros and Cons

    Wow this is a significant savings, we are running 3.2m eco solvent china machine which i bought when i went to Guangzhou last march but any day that it falls out we have a mimaki cjv 130 to do the work. I will definitely look at this if we grow bigger and need for another CNC in the future.. But...
  17. CNC Router Conveyor Option Pros and Cons

    Hello, We are currently in the process of shopping for a CNC Router that do routing and digital finishing. We have quotes from colex and multicam dealers and for colex the cost of conveyor is additional $27,000 Canadian. My question for folks out there, is the additional cost for the conveyor...
  18. Let the printer sit idle?

    Different case with new printers, we have a mimaki cjv150 and we go on a 4 week vacation and come with all nozzles in perfect condition. We leave the heat on and stay at 15C here, it is because our machine has an auto maintenance that kicks in every couple of hours to dump ink and clean the nozzles.
  19. Avery Cast Wrap Combo in Matte Lamination

    Printed in ss21 mimaki. They are now flying in new matte laminate for is to retest and see if there will be progress. Problem is its remembrance day weekend and monday they are closed. Oh well delays and delays...
  20. Avery Cast Wrap Combo in Matte Lamination

    Hello, We are wrapping a camo truck today and we are printing on avery 1105 and laminate with Avery 1080z matte lamination. So printing and lamination was good but upon installation the material breaks/rips when we try to reposition the graphic. This is the first time we try matte laminate and...
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