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Plotters and Cutting Systems for PPF, Vinyl and Window Film.
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Hey guys, I posted something similar in the PPF forum, but I was hoping to get as much input as possible. I wanted to get some input from other shops about Paint Protection Film Pattern Software. It seems we can't find one that gives us everything we need. We have used both window tint and ppf programs from Suntek (Trucut) and we are currently using tint and ppf patterns from Tint Tek. We used Tru Cut when it was first released, and we had A LOT of problems with the tint patterns (too long, too short, light gaps, top edges were choppy) but the paint protection program seemed okay. Right now with Tint Tek, the PPF patterns are causing me to lose more money …
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which plotter cuts ALL material?
by Guest efkidd525- 2 replies
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Is there a plotter out there that will cut clear bra, window tint, vinyl? or do I need 3 separate plotters
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Any one know someone selling templates for all those mustang camaro charger graphics . ie hood graphics racing stripes with cutouts ? heres a website with some http://www.autographicspro.com/
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I want to make screen protectors!!
by Guest efkidd525- 5 replies
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I qant to make screen protectors with the same stuff that PPF is made with which I believe is a POLYURETHANE FILM (correct me if i'm wrong.) I would of course like it thinner than PPF the material the company i work for id using about a 1MM thick stuff. I am wonder what kind of machine/plotter will cut what I am trying to do. I am also trying to cut vinyl also. is there a machine that will cut it all? if anyone can chime in on the situation that would be great, Thanks.
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Anyone got one they could email me ?
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Which plotter?
by Guest efkidd525- 6 replies
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I would like to know everyone's plotter choice from experience if you didn't like a certain brand please tell me why. And if you do like it why? Basically just everyone's reviews on plotters and software Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 2
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CAMM2 Pro plotter for sale
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I have a CAMM2 Pro plotter and Roland PNS 402 stand for sale. The plotter was only used about a dozen times and is in excellent condition. Also comes with two tint trays. Everything is back in original box. Paid $4000 new, asking $1900/best offer. Contact Mike at 309-261-8090 or e-mail me at mhalloran@ilautogroup.com
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New to cutters, need help 1 2
by Guest binghanem- 13 replies
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Hello guys, So we've been hand cutting and we wanted to try our new roland GX-640, I'm having an issue with the film when it start cutting. I'll let the photo explain the rest The only thing i did wrong is the shafts, the one with the Stoppers were inside, the one without outside, just need to switch the shafts according to the manual, not sure if that going to fix this problem though. (already left and will try tomorrow) The pinch rollers are over the grit rollers. The other issue is, there is a line on the film from the grit roller, it is annoying, don't want to see the line on customers car.
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What do you think of the new upgrade ? Still waiting for the inventory part to work properly . They make this big fancy program and then dont teach people how to use all the new features . And then it take 2-3 days before they return your call .
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Need some feedback on Tint Tek 20/20 software
by Guest jesse- 8 replies
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Has anyone been using the Tint Tek 20/20 software. I have never used the Tint Tek. I do a lot of dealer work and was wondering how up to date the patterns where? Also how do they fit? Looking for any feedback that is out there.
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Can any usb to serial adapter for a plotter work . Bought a old 20" plotter with only a serial connection and i dont have a serial port on the computer . I was looking at this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-IBM-02R9365-Serial-9-Pin-To-RS232-USB-Cable-10ft-/190727770624?pt=US_USB_Cables_Hubs_Adapters&hash=item2c6842d200 but someone told me you need a special one for plotters because of the 2 way communication .Here they have one for plotters but its only 2 ft long and alot more expensive http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-to-serial-adapter-for-vinyl-cutter-plotter-Brand-New-/370636005291?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item564ba09fab
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where can i find???
by Guest Homer J- 5 replies
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last year I purchased my first vinyl cutter its a GX24 Rolland for my window tinting business to add some customers and money as well, ok so I go to the mall and they have a graphics shop in there that make decals ,tags ,signs and stuff like that and I noticed they have thousand of images that I cannot find for sale on a disc, I have a lot of images on some of my disc but not nothing like they offer does anyone know or where they get these images or an easy way to vectorize and clean an image quickly , most of them are popular images , star wars stick people, zombie stick people, football, baseball, basketball engery drink logos, dc ,airwalk mostly the stuff that's "IN" n…
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I just received my trucut and I'm looking around to see if you can import EPS into software. Does anyone know if Suntek is planning on updating software to have this feature? Kinda sucks without it
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Im looking into purchasing a plotter set up with the tint tek 20/20 from them. I was just wondering if there are similar packages out there from other vendors that I should look into before pulling the trigger? Thanks in advance!!
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cutting window film on a Rolland Gx24
by Guest Homer J- 3 replies
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i have heard of people cutting window film on a vinyl cutter, like the designs to install underneath the film, like flames, skulls, tribal and stuff like that, how does this work??? I put a layer of film on some medium tack transfer tape and tried to cut some flames with the blade force way down but it still cut threw both, what am I doing wrong?
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I was thinking about getting tint tek 2020 do to the fact that iv only been doin it for a few months on the side free time. I do graphics and print banners etc most time and do to the fact that im way to slow hand cutting the film (takes me about 4+ hours to do a car i know super slow) most the time i spend it doing the cuts. So would this be a good idea? is this software good? i know the monthly fees etc thanks
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anyone know??
by Guest Homer J- 0 replies
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where can I find some disc with vectorized images of stuff that's "IN" now, like Imprt tuner stuff, sport teams, u know all the cool stuff that everyone wants,,I purchased some of the Vector art collection from uscutter and some of its pretty useable but nothing the young crowd is into, I have a window tinting bizz and last year I purchased a cutter and really need to get more money flow coming in with it, ANY SUGGESTIONS??????
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I have a camm-1 pro and computer cut, and having a hell of a time getting it to cut my clear shield. What are some settings to try?
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HI I CURRENTLY DO WINDOW TINTING AND CAR DETAILING BUT I AM TRYING TO GET INTO THE VUNYL PLOTTER BUSINESS. IS IT BETTER TO BUY ALL NEW STUFF OR BUY SOMEONE ELSES WHOLE SETUP
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How do you import custom graphics into computer cut? I tried posting this in the CC sub-forum, but it didn't get an answer. ... 2
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Who do you guys get colored film from? I'd like to start playing around with logos and things and use different colored films to do overlays and things. I love the FVD software and have been using for a while now and have really only found one pattern that didn't fit all that great. Readjusted it and all was good. I want to start trying other things and a friend asked if I could do his company logo on the back window of his truck. That's the reason for my question. Thanks for any help!
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I am looking for Vector Mega Art collection 1, 2, 3. Also Aurora graphics millennium and platinum auto graphics. Just want to know if anyone has these and wants to get rid of em? Anybody has a link to a seller that has em fairly cheap? Any other software I am missing please link me up.
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I just started seeing these, can someone tell me how its done? Or should i just google it, because I don't see a lot of activity on this forum unfortunately...
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Just wanted to see if anyone has been using Suntek's tru-cut for ppf and what are your thoughts on the patterns. We already have FVD for ppf and also use digital designs, what are you thoughts on the tru cut for ppf vs. the others?
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I was set up on a plotter to start to save some time in my initial training. As I continue to grow and learn, I know hand cutting is absolutely necessary, and I definately want to master it. For now I am set up with PrecisionCut4. I was just curious on what everyone thinks of this program, and if you think there are better programs out there.
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DigiCut sucks 1 2
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Now that I got that out of my system. I work for a dealership for which started using digicut. I've finally convinced management to change out of digicut which sucks. We use their ppf and tint. Now I'm looking for a plotter system (and software) that we can buy and have the whole set up. How much do you guys thinks it'll cost. We are currently paying about 500 bucks a month to kind of rent their plotter software for the templates. Only thing I need is for whichever software we use to be able to keep how much film has been used. That's the only thing they asked me if they were going to give up crappy digicut. They want to be able to track where the material is going. Keepi…
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Jaguar IV plotter 52"
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I bought this plotter brand new, I have big hope that this will help me out a lot with tinting cars. Now the problem is how do I set up the blade, how much blade should show, and what should be the cutting pressure for 1.5 mil 2 ply 5% 15% 20% 35% and 50%. I noticed that some tint esp the lighter ones cut easy but the darker ones doesn't. Please advise.
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Looking to buy Summa S Class S160
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Looking to buy Summa S Class S160 please email me at jestin@praetorianglass.com or call 832.445.5898
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Hey everybody. I am contemplating using a computer cut system to start cutting film. I have been tinting for about 12 years now, and want to get peoples feedback about this . If you are currently cutting on a plotter , has it been good for your business ? What are some of the drawbacks ? I am looking at buying a 40" graphtec plotter and I will most likely be using precision cut from LLumar. I have some concerns because I am tinting anywhere from 20-60 Volkswagen's a month. Any feedback would be appreciated , and thanks in advance.
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Selling my 1 month old Vinyl Express Q42 as I am unfortunately now getting out of the business due to personal reasons and need to sell this asap. It has literally only cut about 30-40 cars on it, was using Tintek 20/20 with it but paying the month to month on it so you'll need software. From what I understand its comparable to the Graphtec FC8000, or I should say I was told is the exact same machine with a Q42 label instead of graphtec. Anyway, it works great, can cut on a 40" of tint and everything is in working condition, includes the media basket too obviously. Price: $2000 + shipping NOTE: I will be having a custom box built for this thing for shipping by a local …
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is there anyone out there that may have patterns for a huge tool box? I will post a pic in a couple of hours. I know this is a silly question I just didn't know. Thanks
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Hey guys. I need a 2009 Nissan 370Z template. I'm doing graphics for a Navy vet's car this Memorial weekend. If anyone could help me out I'd appreciate it. My email is streetstyletint@yahoo.com. Thank you!!
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I can't seem to find too many reviews on these things, but USCutters.com speaks very highly of them and they are supposedly somewhat comparable to Graphtec and Roland. Anyone have any FIRST HAND experience with one of these? Thoughts, impressions??
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I've done PPF for years and just started to get into tinting. I learned to tint free hand but am much quicker using patterns. For some reason, I just can't find the sweet spot in my plotter to cut tint. It either is just scoring the film or cutting all the way through. I have a roll of 3M ST that for some reason is the only tint that plots well but still requires some extra cutting when weeding it. I'm having the biggest problems with SunGard and some generic roll of crap I got for free with my tint class. FWIW, I'm using around 2oz of pressure and a 60 deg blade.
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I have talked to a few of you about Tinting software but I am thinking about just buying my own plotter out right than I can try a couple trail programs and see what I like best there seems to be pros an cons to all of them.
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Hello everybody ! This is my first post which is pretty cool . Well in want to know if anybody has used either or of these programs, and if y'all have can I get some opinions for the pre cut tint, ppf?
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My laptop was stolen with my copy of this program in it. Thankfully I had the FOB. SW won't work with me on a replacement they want MORE money for it. I was hoping someone could burn me a copy or send me one. Please let me know. Thanks. jeff@columbiaglasstinting.com
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Have a barely (<50x) used OM-100 40" at the shop with 3-roll handler attachment. Bought this a number of years ago and looking to get rid of it. Just curious what an honest assessment of it's value is? Any opinions?
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Proper installation of media rolls.
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Hello, I need some help with my Roland CX-400 Plotter. I bought this used plotter from another tint guys. I had no experience with film cutters before – guys I've bought this cutter from showed me quickly how to load material and use software. And I started to use it since then. I don't have anything but only headache with this cutter. 1. Cutter doesn't cut through the first layer of tint completely all around the contour - I Have to finished it with knife. I hope I will fix it soon - because I've ordered new blades and blade holder - will see how It will help me. 2. Media roll constantly moves to the left and right on it's place during the cutting process and it ma…
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Does anyone have this in their system they could send? I have the truck above and it has a perforated decal that I want to change to solid black. I have seen them on eBay for sale but I have everything to make them except the file. Any help pm me please. Thank you
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Removable rigid window tint sheets - WTF?
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Air80 vs Stratos70 Windshield
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Air80 vs Stratos70 Windshield
Yeah that’s a very fair point to a degree I’m probably overthinking it. I don’t see really significant glare reduction until you get into much darker tint. Like you I think visibility for me is more important living in the country. I’ll probably see what the specs list the differences between 70% and 80% and then double check with the tinter as to what they recommend. Likely will end up with 70% with a strip along the top. Air80 seems to be much more popular, not sure if it’s due to performance or the difference in cost being so much more for the stratos. thank you -
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Process
Hey guys - so I work for a vinyl graphics company that is adding window tinting to their repertoire and I had a question about your guys' ideal process. I have my plotter set up and my window tinting software ready to go, but I am completely ignorant about the way that tint installers prefer that things be cut. Currently, I will plot/weed the tint and cut the backing away as much as I dare before handing it over to the installer. I was thinking that the installer would prefer the tint to be cut to shape which I believe I can achieve with the perf cut on my plotter. Is that the typical process or should I not be worried so much about it being cut to exact shape?
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