<r><QUOTE author="socialgiraffe;154475"><s>[QUOTE=socialgiraffe;154475]</s>If nothing has changed it can only really be either substrate or printer.<br/>
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Order another batch of metal and see if the same thing happens, if it does then perhaps get some prints from someone else and see if it’s ...

<t>We've been printing mirror gold metal for trophies and plaques for 15 years and never had this before!<br/>
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On removal of the plastic protection the metal sheet looks clear, we cut down into appropriate sizes, lay up and tape onto the same paper we've always used and press at 175c for 45 ...

<t>Many thanks but all sorted thanks Bob....<br/>
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We had the templates cut out of stainless steel and whilst the tolerances we require weren't met due to a break down in communication we learnt enough to believe there's a better way of achieving our aims so are now looking at using 3mm thick ...

Thanks...

The company who I'm hoping can help with this does Laser and CNC.

I'm calling in a favour through a friend and waiting for some advice, prices etc.,

<t>Ok, many thanks....<br/>
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I'm trying to create a jig to take 50mm x 20mm, 50 x 25mm etc., trophy plates to avoid having to stick each one down individually. A nearby company with a laser cutter can help with this and I was hoping we could go a step further and have them cut some plates out ...

<t>We currently use a guillotine to cut small metal plates for trophies from A3 sheets of coated sublimation metal, 0.5mm thick.<br/>
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Has anyone used a Laser cutter on sublimetal and if so is the Polyester coating effected in any way?<br/>
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I'm guessing the heat will be an issue, but due ...

<t>Unless things have changed dramatically since I last looked into this when I started out over 15 years ago the law in this country may allow the complainant to have your stock seized by trading standards or some other body and may be able to stop you trading. The problem arises that the stock ...

You would need a trade account but can buy baize circles from trophy suppliers like Glenway..

The only problem may be the sizing: 50,60,69,76,93,108mm diameter

<r><QUOTE author="Violetsub;123969"><s>[QUOTE=Violetsub;123969]</s>Thanks, that's what I was thinking too. I quite fancy the adkins but they are pricey. I've always used a BMS one which has been great so far so might go for a couple more of them. Just worried that three different timers going off at ...

<t>A customer has requested a reproduction of a memorial plaque that we supplied a while back but this time for use outside.<br/>
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The intention will be to supply subli printed metal attached to a bespoke wooden plaque made from hardwood by the cabinet maker in a neighbouring unit.<br/>
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I ...