Anything new out this year?
Anything new out this year?
I'm awaiting news of the new ULS driver with the photograph option
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I've been looking for information on the new Cermark colors but can't find anything. Ferro was supposed to put out a press release yesterday but I can't find that. Not even a mention on their own website.
Jack
Runs on stepper motors, so does the 16.
What is different:
- Radiance Optics (better beam quality, i think the helix has this as well)
- Larger Bed Size/z-axis (24" x 12+" x 7.5")
- Higher Wattage options (up to 60 Watts)
- Laser Head Parking (move the laser head off the bed space)
- Drop Down Door (from door drops down so larger objects can be engraved)
- Option for Rotary
Last edited by Zac Altman; 02-27-2009 at 2:42 PM. Reason: said servo when they are actually stepper
I have an Epilog Mini 24 (40W) fueled by a Macbook Pro.
There were two new cermark colors unveiled at the show. A "pearl" for use on dark metals and a "metallic bronze". I only saw the bronze, and it was good, but not jump-up-and-down-outstanding. At least there are two more colors. perhaps the bronze just wasn't on the best substrate to show it off. I"ll be ordering both to give them a try and have in the arsenal.
Tom
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I spoke with an engineer at Ferro regarding the new Cermark colors. He said they were still under development despite there pending availability. He noted that they have had mixed results with the new colors, especially on metals other than 304 stainless steel. He also noted that the colors do not bond as well and as such are not as durable as the black and take more heat to bond. Availability may be limited as they had none to sell because they took all they had to ARA. If you order, you will have to order directly from Ferro for now. I suspect, or at least hope, the product will improve as they finish their R&D
Jack