Full Version: Vision 2448 engraver
From: clay (CLAY_J1955) [#10]
12 Nov 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#7] 13 Nov 2006
David
I dont know what software is commonly available with multicam. When i did that kind ofl work i used Alphacam, It is a full 3d cad/cam software. When i did engraving i used Xenetech for the layout and imported it in Alphacam and it was pretty much flawless. I believe the multicam machine we used was a MT series 24 x 20 with a 3 hp spindle. The table was 1" thick phenolic with specially cut T_slots. It was a very good machine.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#11]
13 Nov 2006
To: clay (CLAY_J1955) [#10] 13 Nov 2006
I'm not sure what Ian has in mind for his product(s).
Obviously, heavy leanings in the direction of large routed pieces, would point to a Multicam-type of machine, where more award-like engraving would make a Vision, or equivalent, more desireable.
From: sprinter [#12]
13 Nov 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#11] 13 Nov 2006
EDITED: 13 Nov 2006 by SPRINTER
From: John (JOHN-BEVINS) [#13]
13 Nov 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#3] 13 Nov 2006
Hi David,
If the letter quality on the Vision is not as fine as the Gravograph/New Hermes and the Newing Hall machine. What makes them better, is it the hardware, software or both?
Thanks,
John Bevins
Fresno Engraving
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#14]
13 Nov 2006
To: John (JOHN-BEVINS) [#13] 13 Nov 2006
John,
What I've seen of large, curvy lettering from machines like Dahlgren, which the Vision fonts seem to be derived from, the lines aren't as smooth.
Much more like a bunch of straight lines connected, rather than a smooth continuous line.
Don't know if that's from the original digitizing of the letters, or a result of some kind of fractal adjustment through the software.
Not saying Vision fonts look bad, just not as smooth, at larger sizes, as the lettering from the other two manufacturers I mentioned.
EDITED: 13 Nov 2006 by DGL
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#15]
13 Nov 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#14] 13 Nov 2006
Dahlgren did not have real curve or circle routines. They had a very limited table size to begin with and did not need them. They had a circle table that was made up of straight lines, very fine. The table was read and adjusted for different sizes.
Most other machines use curve generating routines.
From: mike (AVCOMIKE) [#16]
12 Jan 2007
To: ALL
Has any one have any expirence with Qualiy1 engravers? Would appricate comments, plan to look at one at show.
Thanks
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#17]
12 Jan 2007
To: mike (AVCOMIKE) [#16] Unread
Mike,
Let the equipment do the talkin'. You won't find anything at the show that is built for battle like the Q1 machines.
From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#18]
13 Jan 2007
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#17] 13 Jan 2007
David,
I don't believe you. Come to the show and prove your point.
Cody