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  1. New Website

    If that girl in the online chat is Jay , I'm going to stop phoning my orders in and start driving there instead :)
  2. laser Engraver questions...

    I think that's true if you go with the typically engraved stuff. People tend to think about engraving as "Trophy Plates". That's a side of the market that fights over a penny. We don't compete in that market. It's not uncommon for our lasers to make $300-400 per hour. They can be real money...
  3. So you can trademark color? Who knew?

    Interesting finding by the court : http://www.engadget.com/2014/02/08/tmobile-aio-trademark-suit/
  4. laser Engraver questions...

    Our Trotec has a Synrad tube. Their website is incredible as far as information goes. I look at it weekly for something, just to learn things. You can cut thicker acrylics as long as they are clear. The beam is shaped like an hourglass, so it's tapered and it has a sweet spot where the beam's...
  5. laser Engraver questions...

    I have no idea, but I don't know of one of those in the USA. What would you use 400W for? There's not much in the sign work that would need 400W. My guess is a machine like that would be $250,000. I'd probably go for a Kern if I needed a large bed like that. We started making nothing but signs...
  6. laser Engraver questions...

    You haven't seen better examples because you don't have a sample from Trotec. They spearheaded the efforts to cut bezier curves through their driver. No one else was doing it. It's crystal clear edges. I've tried to take about 5 photos, but they are so clear, I can't get them to show up via my...
  7. laser Engraver questions...

    Biker, with all due respect, you're talking nonsense. A beam is not a beam, let's be clear on that. Beams have quality. The lasers you mention for being such a great value are essentially the same technology that was available from mainstream companies 15 years ago. So you're essentially...
  8. laser Engraver questions...

    If that's what you believe, then more power to you. Full Spectrum has some of the worst customer testimonials in the business. There is a massive difference in every single aspect of the machines. You simply cannot compare a FSL to a Trotec. That's like comparing a Yugo to a Ferrari. There is...
  9. laser Engraver questions...

    You couldn't be more wrong in that comment.
  10. laser Engraver questions...

    The "engraving" lasers that are C02 lasers, will not cut alupanel or dibond. The wavelength on the beam is one that will not penetrate metal. So not only can you not cut metal, you can't engrave metal either. Running a C02 laser on steel for hours won't change it. There are different wavelength...
  11. Employee skills test?

    I couldn't understand why the mockingbirds and blue jays would go after the crows with a passion. They would team up and chase a crow out of the area. I googled it and found that crows are not so nice to other birds. They will apparently steal the eggs of other birds, and I think it said they...
  12. How bad did I do!! Shop van wrap design.

    Shouldn't it be "heroes", not "hero's"?
  13. LED directory signs

    A HDTV with a USB port that will run photos automatically. Create the directory layout in Powerpoint (my guess for what they would use), save it to a memory stick, open the door (i'd frame it in with a glass door frame), swap out the flash drives, it starts the slideshow again, you're all set...
  14. Vendor For This Type Of Sign?... (image attached)

    I don't believe Vista or Orbus are the correct suppliers. They sells the frames, not the completed signs, which if I read it correctly, is what the OP is looking for, but I might be misreading it myself!
  15. Help me identify this laminator

    We recently bought that same machine, the 5400 for $650. The rollers weren't in the best of shape. I think Edward Sissorhands was the operator. We just order 2 new rollers for it. In the few conversations I've had with Seal they've told me their parts for it are very limited. Do you still have...
  16. 3M IJ 40C w/ 8508 OverLam

    Just to clarify, they rate the IJ-40 at 7 years, but the laminate 8508 is only rated at 3 years. We just had the 3M rep in here and that's actually one of the setups he recommended we stock for our needs.
  17. Forum message windows

    I think you have to modify the compatibility list in IE. Here's the link to how to do it : http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/use-compatibility-view#ie=ie-11
  18. Anyone know what this is?

    I think you got it..... http://www.niteize.com/product/TwistLit.asp
  19. Artwork Numbering

    InDesign is awesome at that as well. Really easy to do and works great.
  20. thoughts on the Vision 2550 engraver router?

    I'm not sure the Vision is the right job for that. You might check with these guys http://www.q1engravers.com. They have a very robust machine and they are in California as well, so maybe you can go see them in action. At trade shows, while everyone else is drilling holes in plastic or cutting...
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