Hello all. I am looking to purchase an electric trimmer. I've looked at the RS, and saw this FAYON on YouTube one day. It has different blades and also cuts corroplast. Does anyone have and use one and how do you like it? I know it's made in China, but so is my Mimaki JV150-160. The FAYON electric trimmer seems to cut more materials. Here's a video of the FAYON.
Or is there something else I should be looking at. Thanks in advance.
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FAYON electric trimmer
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Notarealsignguy
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We have one, it works decent. The laser line is terrible, I just use it to rough cut rolls for signs, nothing that needs any precision. It was well worth what we paid for it.
Now that I think about it, I used it to cut down a bunch of coro signs for a job and it was great for that. We almost never do any coro signs though.
Now that I think about it, I used it to cut down a bunch of coro signs for a job and it was great for that. We almost never do any coro signs though.
Well a laser line can be swapped out if it's that bad. Is the cut clean and straight, or wavy? Any issues getting tech support or parts? Roughly these machines are going for what?..4K$ Have you cut corroplast with it? Or just paper and vinyl? Thanks for replying!
Notarealsignguy
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The cut is clean and straight. I've honestly never even tried to fix the laser so it is probably not a big deal, you can line it up with the edge just as easy. If I needed it, I would probably fool with it. Tech support was fine on our application table from the same company but honestly you need to be ready to diagnose and repair anything you buy from china on your own. You may get help, you may not. I've cut coro, poster, vinyl and thin PVC. The only issue is the rear cover is chinsey and doesn't always push the micro switch enough and then it won't cut, not a big deal either, just push it or jump it out. I think we only paid 1000 +/- and it shipped with our application table but that was about 2 years ago. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one.
Notarealsignguy
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Direct from fayon
ok. I will look into this more. One other question. Set you set the travel according to the sheet size or will it only travel the entire length of the machine.
Ex. If all I'm trimming is 4'x6' panels, can I set the travel to 80" so it doesn't travel for nothing? Again, thanks for all the replies!
Ex. If all I'm trimming is 4'x6' panels, can I set the travel to 80" so it doesn't travel for nothing? Again, thanks for all the replies!
Notarealsignguy
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You can't set it, it either travels from one side to the other when you hit and release the pedal or on manual it moves as long as you push the pedal and stops when you release it. I usually leave it on auto and let it go the full length, the carriage moves really fast so it doesn't slow anything down.
Boudica
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Thank you for bringing this up. It looks pretty cool.
Right now I'm seeing this unit come in at $4200.00
Notarealsignguy
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I wouldn't spend that much on it. 1-2k and it is worth it but it isnt a $4k machine by any stretch. Here are 2 I found, not they are any better but at least one of them is a well known brand
www.mybinding.com
www.lexjet.com
Neolt Electro Trim 150 59" Electric Paper Cutter w/ Stand and Waste Container
Presenting the Neolt Electro Trim 150 Electric 59" Rotary Cutter with Stand, the most preferred cutter among small digital printers, service centers, and design agencies. Practical, safe, comprehensive and intuitive system perfectly cuts printed papers, adhesives, PVC banners, and other light...
www.mybinding.com
Royal Sovereign Electric Trimmers - 65in
Royal Sovereign Electric Trimmers are a revolutionary finishing equipment that will help to save hours from trimming by hand.
Notarealsignguy
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Royal Sovereign RET-1652 65" Wide Format Electric Trimmer
The Royal Sovereign RET-1652 65" Wide Format Electric Trimmer is perfect fit in any sign and print shops that is looking to improve their finishing solutions. This trimmer has a wide 65” entry that allows for trimming of wide format materials and has a fast cutting speed of up to 6.6ft/sec blade...
www.mybinding.com
I am thinking out of the box here and maybe I should just utilize what I already have. I have a KeenCut Evolution 3 Free hand 120" cutter and a Summa S2T160. I can roll up my banners and prints on the summa and just use the cut off function, and set up a flat table just for the KeenCut cutter to cut corroplast. Use a Bora Centipede portable table as my out feed. Less equipment in the room and less expenses. It seems only the RS makes any sense but it's only for light duty cutting. And the Summa can cut banners, paper and vinyl. I will give this a try!
Nope! What a pain. The Summa has to read all the rollers then cut, then when you rotate it, it has to read the rollers again. Too slow. Back to the drawing board again.