tooler82 182 Posted October 7, 2014 So the State Maintenance Officer is coming down to our shop and we have to do a presentation on the our Sign Shop for him. What kind of equipment is needed to grow our capabilities and such. We have a Mimaki CJV30-130 and a rotary engraver. Now mind you, we're military so I doubt they'll go for Sublimation and T-shirts and such, but what else would be a good idea to get to try to grow our capabilities? A reliable cutter? If so, what's a good one when money doesn't matter too much? Any other things to let us grow? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,450 Posted October 7, 2014 Plenty of water and sunlight. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
101LEDs 100 Posted October 7, 2014 Embroidery machine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tooler82 182 Posted October 7, 2014 Good idea! I'll check into prices of that. Thanks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tooler82 182 Posted October 7, 2014 Guessing I may see about trying the Titan 3? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
30-284 86 Posted October 7, 2014 You do have a big laminator right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tooler82 182 Posted October 7, 2014 No but when I told the Captain about that he said that won't expand our business, but we can buy one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikemike 711 Posted October 7, 2014 CNC plasma cutter. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tooler82 182 Posted October 7, 2014 We have a CNC Plasma, milling machine, and lathe on the list for our machine shop to upgrade to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted October 7, 2014 2 Words: Tax Break. Just knock off will ya 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tooler82 182 Posted October 7, 2014 Does anybody know a good brand Laser Engraver? We have a Vision 1624 Rotary, but they said they don't manufacture laser engravers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted October 7, 2014 yup those 3d signs would be a good way to expand for signs around the bases, so that router is a good idea. then get a training session at this guys shop http://imaginationcorporation.com/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted October 7, 2014 a gerber thermo resin printer for printing on chrome would be nice too 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knucklehead 530 Posted October 7, 2014 Rolls Roller. SUMMA 4 x 8, flatbed cutter, since $$ is no object. We like seeing our tax dollars, going for cool shit. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tooler82 182 Posted October 8, 2014 Looking at a flatbed cutter for $20,000, plus the prices of all the other stuff, I don't know if they'll go for all of that. That Rolls Roller is exactly what I've been looking for though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CajunCustom 29 Posted October 13, 2014 Check out a Epilog Laser , they also have forums on Facebook , i was looking at getting one soon but had some things come up 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suz1234 24 Posted October 14, 2014 Is the vase vinyl or paint? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pshawny 410 Posted October 14, 2014 Looks like a water bottle & I believe it's laser engraved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CajunCustom 29 Posted October 14, 2014 yes the water bottle is laser engraved Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted October 14, 2014 after reading this for a week - it finally hit me - what "business" is a govt agency growing? or just looking to spend more tax payers money on toys - what is the business you speak of? can the govt agency save enough by buying the equipment and letting the people learn to use it without proper training (per the early post) or would the money be better spent purchasing necessary signage from a private company as needed, instead of trying to find sticker jobs for brass to justify the expense. grumpy out 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mopar691 281 Posted October 14, 2014 I would suggest do it right and insist on a laminator before anything else. It will expand your shop in way more ways than just putting on lam. In all truth you are doing it wrong if you do not have one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
