3D Machine

[socialgiraffe]

So guys

Is there a relatively cheap (sub £1000) machine available that sublimates phone covers to a decent quality consistently using FILM (sorry, can not be bothered with the evident hassles of paper wrapping ).

Ideally am looking for something that does a few at a time but would consider singles.

Needs to be cheap as this is a new venture for me. Client feedback/research says that within a few months I will be looking at the more "serious" mahines like those from Sublideck, but as it is still an unknown I would rather cut my investment to a minimum and give it a try with a cheaper machine.

Any help in pointing me in the right direction would be great.


P.S. Martin, when are yours back in stock?

[Justin]

I'm yet to find one that uses film within that price range and will produce consistant results.

[socialgiraffe]

Just found (and am about to go and collect) a secondhand one from a guy an hour away from me. Its the BMS one which he could not get on with. £550 including 4,5 and ipad pucks plus whatever blanks he has.

Scott put me onto this so big nod to BMS for helping out.

I have gone for this machine as it seems to me that the problems with consistency are from inexperience or bad technique. So will give this a go. If however it fails, it will do mugs so it is (another) back up should I need one.

Will let you know how I get on Justin.

[Justin]

Please do Simon, I still hope 3D can start to move forward but as you've already said, it has to be a film application.

[socialgiraffe]

Hi Justin

I just printed the first cover. There were no instructions when I purchased so got most of the info from BMS site or from Best Sub You Tube channel. Have to say that I am really impressed with my first attempt. Wrapping was not too difficult and a lot easier than what i was imagining. I think with a bit more practice then 1 cover will be wrapped and ready to go within 20 seconds. Seeing as best results seem to suggest somewhere between 5-9 minutes, you have plenty of time to wrap 8 or 12 covers before the time is up.

So I am actually quite encouraged by it all and I am anticipating rolling out to customers early next week.

Just need to practice the wrapping which I will probably take a day or so to perfect (will not actually print the sheets as I think you can easily tell when it is correct), and then i am away..

[James990]

Sounds like you have it all wrapped up then!

[Justin]

Sounds like you're off to a great start Simon Wrapping does seem to be the sticking point with many users.

[Dave271069]

Hi Simon, do you have any nice pics of a good phone case you have done using the machine, I've been considering one for a while but I'm just not getting the orders to justify one yet, tshirts seems to be my game at the mo,

[socialgiraffe]

Hi Simon, do you have any nice pics of a good phone case you have done using the machine, I've been considering one for a while but I'm just not getting the orders to justify one yet, tshirts seems to be my game at the mo,

Will take a photo once I am 100% on it