Would someone with a PRSalpha be willing....

[frank_h]

....to preview a 3D sbp cut file (it's big) and let me know how long it would take to cut on the alpha. We currently have a 2000 model PRT and are trying to decide if we should upgrade to a heavy iron machine are the PRSalpha. My boss wants heavy iron and I am lobbying (hard) for the shopbot based strictly on support, this forum and the good people on it, and the fact that I'm to dang old to learn a new system.

Also, if any one is near Monroe, LA. with a PRSalpha and would not mine us paying a brief visit please let us know. My email addy is fhorrellatcenturyteldotnet.

Thanks
Frank

[genek]

Contact Shop Bot they can put you in touch with someone close to you.. if it was me I would go with a spindle style by shop bot.. does not lose speed when cutting like a router does.

I can preview the file for you and tell you how long the program says.
my e-mail is eking1953@yahoo.com

[paul_z]

Frank,

I have a PRT Alpha with the upgraded 7.2 motors and drivers. I can't cut an accurate 3D project any faster than 3 ips. Your PRT may come close to that.

Long straight cuts are a different story. I often cut those at 10 ips.

The 30 ips jog speed is impressive (if not scary); however, that might be as little as 0.1% of the cutting time.

I hope others will chime in here.

Paul Z

[Brady Watson]

I have a very good customer in Massachusetts who has a 'big iron' machine. He ships lumber down to me to 3D cut because I can do it cheaper and faster on the Bot than he can. The light weight of ShopBot makes them faster than the larger tools on many jobs.

-B