Full Version: CGS - New Roland Engraving Equip. Dist.

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#1]
 9 Sep 2005
To: ALL

I learned today that Coast Graphic Supply, in Ventura, CA is becoming a distributor of Roland Engraving Equipment.

Now that a distributor is close to my location, I'm hoping to learn more about this equipment and offer my observations, as the Roland topics occasionally arise.

From: John (JOHNRMONTG) [#2]
 10 Sep 2005
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#1] 10 Sep 2005

Hi David ... I have been using a Roland EGX-300 for over a couple years now and except for the lack of 'bundled' engraving type fonts with the unit, I have been quite pleased with the unit ... especially since I paid approximately $5000.00 for the unit brand new, as opposed to the leading engraving manufacturer's pricing. It has its shortcomings and it is nowhere as ridgid of a setup as New Hermes and other comp unit and Roland has very minimal tech support ... would be nice to have a 'Roy Brewer' type person for a sales rep. They have a web page for engraving issues but is supported more by end users then a member of Roland. Their tech staff is helpful on issues of some basic items but next to none when it comes to engraving issues or problems.
Course, who needs that with the EngravingEtc. Forum? :-) 

If anyone ever has a question on my experiece with Roland equipment I am allways available to help them.

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#3]
 10 Sep 2005
To: John (JOHNRMONTG) [#2] 16 Sep 2005

John,

When CGS gets some equipment in, I'm sure they won't mind if I come by to play. I'll be sure to test drive the equipment and offer my observations.

My initial thoughts are the machine needs bona fide engraving fonts. I don't know if a chip collector is available, but if you're rotary engraving acrylic, plastics etc., they're a must.

From: John (JOHNRMONTG) [#4]
 16 Sep 2005
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#3] 16 Sep 2005

Hi David... sorry I didn't respond sooner... my confirmation email feature must not be working ... or my 'read my email' must not be! :-)  Let me know what you think.
I have a 'shoe' that fits onto my engraving head for picking up chips of engraving materials that I have attached to a small shop back when I want to collect them and it works just fine.

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#5]
 16 Sep 2005
To: John (JOHNRMONTG) [#4] 16 Sep 2005

John.

If the shoe fits, use it. :-) 

Is the shoe an accessory from Roland or is it something you rigged up on your own?

From: PenTrophy (PENINSULATROPHY) [#6]
 16 Sep 2005
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#5] 16 Sep 2005

Ya, I see Vacuum Noses and a Big & Wide Foot depth assembly. I have a boot for holding wine bottles and a bag for catching the water during glass engraving .......... but shoes?? can't find them....

EDITED: 16 Sep 2005 by PENINSULATROPHY

From: John (JOHNRMONTG) [#7]
 16 Sep 2005
To: PenTrophy (PENINSULATROPHY) [#6] 16 Sep 2005

Gee, I am not sure about the 'size' but it just fits over the nose cone ...maybe a 'petite' ... he he he. Anyway, its made of plastic fits over the nose cone and held there with a knurled knob and has a 3' length of plastic hose with a vacuum adapter connected to it ... it was standard on my EGX-300. Works quite well.

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