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Large multi panelled sign
Hi, how do you guys normally do large signage.
Since having my printer ive not had to do large signage as such. I use 1370 media.
So with a 2m h by 4.5m w dibond sign would you –
A) use 1220 by 2440 panels, print drops at 1220 and cut down each dibond sheet
B) use 2000 by 3000 panel and then half again. Print horizontal and have an overlap join.
To me option B sounds more cost and time effective?
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Personally I would go the route of 1220 x 2440 panels. I’d do it that way as the panels will be cheaper and I can lay the vinyl down on each panel using a laminator or roller table.
The panels will be lighter and easier for transport and easier for install.
Depends what kit you have, how you’ll transport and how you’ll fit in my opinion
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I’d explain the pro and con to the customer and let them decide. Much easier and neater to fit smaller panels though
Time and cost wise Though I hear you.
But I also hate overlapping vinyl and will do anything to avoid it. -
Thanks guys, roller table or laminator 😆 😆 no no no, we do it old school here, hands and a squeege.
Turns out, my suppliers dont stock 1220 by 2440 boards anymore so makes my decision a lot easier.
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A board supplier that doesn’t do 1220 by 2440?! That’s the most common size! Where are you Martyn?
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quote Alex Crosbie:A board supplier that doesn’t do 1220 by 2440?! That’s the most common size! Where are you Martyn?
Finland alex. dont ask its a long story :sleep: :smiles: . Yes very strange. Standard size here is 1500 by 3000, then 200 by 3000
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How would you transport a 2000mm x 3000mm just put of interest? I guess it would just about fit on a flat bed / tipper van
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quote Alex Crosbie:How would you transport a 2000mm x 3000mm just put of interest? I guess it would just about fit on a flat bed / tipper van
yes it can be a challenge but there are options.
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at this size, I assume the sign is high up or being viewed at a distance? there for the vinyl joins/overlaps should not be worried about, as they will not be noticed. take an artic truck that’s wrapped. do you look at one and think "nice picture/wrap! but damn those joins look terrible?" of course not… :smiles:
joking aside, there is very little you can do about them unless your willing to create waste by trimming boards etc. this all costs you extra time and money that you must pass onto your customer. being a perfectionist is great, I suffer from the dreaded OCD myself, but you have to just bite your lip and get on with it in some instances.
if an overlap is really going to kill you, use a filament cutting tape and create a but-join, which is easy to do!
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quote Robert Lambie:at this size, I assume the sign is high up or being viewed at a distance? there for the vinyl joins/overlaps should not be worried about, as they will not be noticed. take an artic truck that’s wrapped. do you look at one and think “nice picture/wrap! but damn those joins look terrible?” of course not… :smiles:
joking aside, there is very little you can do about them unless your willing to create waste by trimming boards etc. this all costs you extra time and money that you must pass onto your customer. being a perfectionist is great, I suffer from the dreaded OCD myself, but you have to just bite your lip and get on with it in some instances.
if an overlap is really going to kill you, use a filament cutting tape and create a but-join, which is easy to do!
Hi rob, funny enough no its not at distance or high up. Its a large directional map which is going on a flat wall inside a building probably in a reception area. It seems overkill to me, perhaps their customers have bad eyesight :smiles:
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well, If they are willing to pay for the extra labour and waste hiding the likes of a vinyl panel join, I would give them what they are after. your option 2 is straight forward enough. but alternatively, you could outsource and have them flatbed printed. worst case scenario you could but join them using a filament cutting tape.
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