Graphtec FC9000-160. Is it worth it?

[rktship]

Hello yall. With the influx of Teslas coming into the shop, I've decided to perhaps purchase a Graphtec FC9000-160 to speed things up with tinting the roof. My question is, is it actually worth it? I dont see much info on it online besides the Graphtec info video. I also plan on printing PPF and film. Any input is welcomed. Thanks!

[Dano]

If you need to burn up a balance sheet, by all means by a new one. I think the best iterations of that machine was the 8000 and 8600. You might find one used for 1/3 or sometimes less of the cost of new. I have two that I've run pretty hard for years and are still running daily. Aside from blades and a cut strip there's not much to go wrong.

 

I used a 9000 helping out another shop for a few days and wasn't impressed for some reason. Might have been the features layout or knowing that I would be paying more for a swoopy, plastic redesign.