Full Version: Who's small Rotary and why?
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#15]
3 Apr 2007
To: Rob (AWARDZZ) [#14] 4 Apr 2007
Rob,
I use a pantograph regularly, but only when there's no better, (if any) way to do a job.
Fortunately, I have access to equipment, through engraving shop clients, to cover any bases I can't handle on my own equipment.
If that weren't the case, I would have plunked down for a Gravograph IS400 Volume, Newing-Hall TLC350 or Xenetech GE long ago.
As you say, you never know what will come through the door. If a person buys a single dimensional machine, for a specific application, then discovers they don't enjoy that facet of engraving, their options become very limited.
From: Dixie2 [#16]
4 Apr 2007
To: Tom (TJGEENEN) [#1] 4 Apr 2007
Tom..
I have 2 Vision computer engravers, a small Wizzard, and a ULS laser...
The good thing about the Vision machines is that they can do a multitude of items.. I use mine for silver trays (I Hate Cermarc), trophy plates, small plaque plates, wedding items.. etc etc.
I run my laser pretty much 8 hours a day, so I can use my vision machines to do the "small" jobs.. it definitely keeps me busy during the day, and I make more money.. so I'm happy!!
Good luck with your choice.. you can't beat the vision brand.. I have had them for YEARS and no problems..
Dixie
From: Toni (TONI56) [#17]
4 Apr 2007
To: Tom (TJGEENEN) [#11] 4 Apr 2007
Tom,
I agree with you to on checking out more laserable material that you can utilize before making the jump to a rotary. We have 2 lasers & a large rotary. We make 99% of our trophy plates out of Gravolase brushed gold/black or Rowmark Flexibrass brushed gold/black. I purchase the material with adhesive on the back. Joe lasers the tag, vector cuts it, we peel & stick it on the trophy. What I don't like is the time involved cutting individual plates, plastic or metal with a shear. The laser makes it so easy.
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#18]
4 Apr 2007
To: Tom (TJGEENEN) [#10] 4 Apr 2007
Tom,
Ironically, THAT is what my initial intent was. To find something portable that I would be able to take conferences, trade expo's things like that......and I still might.....
But as has been pointed out, you can do anything you need for trophies with your laser, and more and more, the trophy plates are done on a laser anyway.
I personally prefer the look of a metal plate over the plastic alternatives, and you can buy them precut and shaped in various sizes..... and since you can take your laser on the road, well, it sounds like you are set.
Good luck