3D Mini Vacuum Machine

[dowfer]

Hi, Anyone got any experiences with the above 3D machine?..

If so are they worth getting/using?..

Thanks..

[malfunction]

I've been looking at one of these myself, from what i've seen they are ok with some limitations. I don't think they work very well with sublifilm for doing phone cases etc; the film splits, I think due to the high temperature, the makers of these say to use "low temperature ink"
For me the big advantage is doing 4 mugs at a time in around 6 mins.
Here is a link to a youtube vid on one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sb0Ds1BVQUA

Mal

[dowfer]

Hi mal,

yes I have read that these ones don't use the film. However I have seen some videos using the paper works well?! But again the only limitation I can see is that only 1 case can be done at a time and iPad mini or normal won't fit.


I am looking at the this one from novachrome. http://www.novachrome.co.uk/3d-sublimat ... press.html. More expensive but can do more.. Am Unsure if this machine is any good but I am still researching at this time..

Thanks

matt

[socialgiraffe]

I have been given one of these machines and although I have not done much testing my initial thoughts are that its "okay"

Great for hobbyist or sampling, but on a production run it would be useless (in my opinion) as its too fragile.

I remember one particular supplier who was selling these, not only were they doing a bundle with lots of pucks etc they were also including spare handles. This is because they break easily.

So like I say, great as a hobby bit of kit and sampling, but when I get bulk orders I will switch to better suited machines.

[dowfer]

Oh right!!. Thanks for the heads up!

could you advise of a better suited machine and where to get it??

[socialgiraffe]

All depends on what you want to do. There is nothing wrong with the mini vac it just needs to be handled carefully.

Having both this and the following I would say get the larger machine as you can do more with it, but there is a difference of £359 which is quite a few phone cases

http://www.printerowners.co.uk/hardware ... achine.htm


Above all, by from a reputable supplier and I would not recommend importing this machine unless you are a dab hand at electronics.

[dowfer]

I am wanting to do mugs, phone cases, ipad covers, photo frames, slate pretty much everything!..

I contacted the above mentioned and was advised they've stopped supplying that machine and only do the mini vac which I understand has its limitations because its small.

Can you advise of the reputable suppliers?..

[socialgiraffe]

Subliblanks sell it and they are a decent supplier

[djalfie]

mini 3d press no good for doing slates as not big enough but perfect for everything eles
I use one for phone covers mugs water bottles ect

[bigj2552]

i have 2 of the mini 3d machines - do i like em....er....suppose...one keeps my coffee warm for ages
would i buy them again - Hell no !

NONE of these machines run perfect, and all will have there flaws from time to time - they are machines, and they WILL bugger up at some point !...ask simon(giraffe) about the big one lol

the small ones need more practice with the settings, times/temps ect, as they seem to vary some what from machine to machine.
the mini machines are fine if you only be doing the odd 3d cases here n there, and TBH, if you just starting out, i would get one of those first, and test the market - it aint what you think it is...TRUST ME LOL