Bronco78th Posted March 6, 2022 Report Share Posted March 6, 2022 Hi all. I've received an enquiry for 100 glass tankards. This would be one of the biggest orders I've potentially done and unfortunately I only have a Diamond engravers (Suregrave rotation S and Umarq CX5)....I would use the Rotation S for this job as its so easy on the glass cutter tips. The client wants 2 logos on a largish tankard that I stock. A test I've done has taken almost 1 hour for just one glass...way too much. i think. I saw someone in another thread did 300 tankards (or glasses I don't remember) with Logos over the pandemic period on a diamond machine....no idea who that was, But wanted to get some indication of how how long it took them and what kind of quality/ settings did you go with. (balance Quality vs Speed vs glasses per cutter) I'm very wary of the wear and tear on the machine so not really sure how to price it in. Any Advise would be much appreciated. Kind Regards, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted March 6, 2022 Report Share Posted March 6, 2022 Use a laser Engraver or get some one who has one to do them for you. You will make less but you are doing nothing and take away all the worry and any wasted attempts and overuse of cutters. JamesST 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesST Posted March 6, 2022 Report Share Posted March 6, 2022 What Graham said. Get someone with a laser to do them. Less profit but still profit and quicker. Plenty of suppliers will do them or if struggling then let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystal-engravers Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 John, Sounds like sandblasting would be an option too. Out of curiosity any ideas how much a laser engraver would charge for engraving a couple of logos on a tankard based on 100 pieces? David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 It was me that did the big order but the logo and lettering I got down to about 10 minutes each, and it was when I was shut during lockdown so had nothing else to do. I would never do such an order again unless I farmed it out to someone with a laser or sandblaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco78th Posted March 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 Yeah cheers guys. I'm going to look to farming it out. I've got an engraving contact near me who I've asked for a quote and he can take delivery then I collect the glasses from him myself as it sounds like the client wants them properly gift boxing as well so could become a logistical nightmare otherwise. Cheers for the help all John JamesST 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k4mrc Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 call 01793 491090 ask for Vince or Luke think he will sort v quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco78th Posted March 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 Many Thanks All. Outsourced it. Kind Regards, John JamesST 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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