CNC Router Vs. Flatbed Cutter

[darrellcarpenay]

Hello Folks,
I've recently been looking into purchasing a flatbed cutter for my sign / print shop. I'm looking for something that can manage at least 4'x8' sheets of material (aluminum composite, posters, banners, etc.), but the prices machines like the SUMMA and ZUND are way out of budget. I'm also going to have difficulties with support since this has to be used in Guyana, where technicians are not located.

I'm wondering if it would be a wiser purchase to go with a CNC machine. and sacrifice the extra features on the flatbed cutter, but at the same time, reap the additional benefits of using a CNC (woodworking, carving, engraving), while saving a great deal of cash.

What do you all think? Thanks for the advice in advance!

 

[Pauly]

Does your shop do wood work, carving, engraving etc?
if so then yes get the CNC.
IF it doesn't then you're wasting your time.

Check out colex. they're well priced also.

 

[Ian Stewart-Koster]

Each is a tool, with its own capabilities, and limits.
The software is another huge learning curve, especially if you plan to do 3D work with a router.
Our router is invaluable, but I've only twice wished I had a Zund.

 

[JBurton]

You can get some similar performance between a flatbed and a router if equipped with an optiscout system, plenty of cnc manufacturers will wrap it into the build price, Laguna had some pretty clear instructions with their stuff. Most CNC systems in the sign level are going to have lots of user serviceable parts, and most manufacturers will help you with repairs if you're buying components through them. I have a ShopSabre that I'm pretty happy with, though my optiscout isn't working currently

 

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[tudouqiezi]

TOM
ZUND – TORIELLI
ELITRON
COMELZ
ESKO
TALAMONTI
LECTRA – HUMANTEC
SABAL
MCT GERBER
AGFA
ALBERTI PANTOGRAFI
ALLEVI
AOKE-KASEMAKE
AOL-CALEPIU’
ARES
ARISTO
AUTOMA PANTOGRAFI
AVEZZANO
AYXZ
BACCI
BALACCHI
BALESTRINI
BALESTRIERI
BESI SYSTEM
BIEMMEPI
BIESSE
BLACKMAN & WHITE
BNZ TECHNOLOGY
BRAVEARM AUTOMAZIONI
BREMA
BULLERI
BULLMER
BUSELLATO PANTOGRAFI
CHIESA-ATOM
CIELLE
CMS PANTOGRAFI
COLEX
COLOMBO
COMAGRAV
COMAS
COSMEC
CUTMAX
CUTTING TRADING
DATA TECHNOLOGY
DELTA DIEMAKING – QUATTRO ZERO SRL
DRD SRL TECHNOLOGY
DYSS
DUKANE
EASTMAN
ECOCAM – CUT EXPERT
ELCEDE
EMMA – CNC
ESSETRE
EXPERT SYSTEM TECHNIK
EUROLASER
EUROSTAFF
FELDER
FELIZ
FERVIT
FK GROUP
GAILEO ITALIA
GEMINI CAD SYSTEM
GFM
GRAPHTEC
GUNNAR
HAASE
HOLZHER
HOMAG
IECHOSCIENZE E TECNOLOGY Knives/Knife Blades Shenzhen Oyea Machinery Co., Ltd

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