UV SYSTEM WANTED (GS Cue)
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American UltraViolet
http://www.americanultraviolet.com/spot_curing/portacure_1000/index.htm
We use one of these.
http://www.americanultraviolet.com/spot_curing/portacure_1000/index.htm
We use one of these.
Greg - check your pm's
We also have an American Ultraviolet, and it is adequate for light work. In comparison to our FusionUV 300, it doesn't stack up for high volume work. The American Ultraviolet has a finicky power supply and an unusually long cool-down/restart cycle which slows down production considerably. It takes nearly 10 minutes to cool down before a restart, and an agonizingly long 3 minutes to brighten to full curing intensity once you do restart it. The FusionUV 300 is instant start, without the cool-down period, and it comes up to full intensity in less than 3 seconds, making it much better for short-cycle work.
I've heard some people solve the American Ultraviolet's problem by leaving the light on constantly, even when sanding between coats. Unless the light is really well shielded, I consider this a hazard. With all the solvents and toxic wood dust we deal with, I have no interest in getting overdosed on stray UV as well. I've seen several people who, in my opinion, don't take UV safety seriously enough. My $0.02 on that...
To be fair in my comparision of the two machines, the FusionUV system is slightly more the twice the cost of American Ultraviolet system. Let your budget be your guide.
I've heard some people solve the American Ultraviolet's problem by leaving the light on constantly, even when sanding between coats. Unless the light is really well shielded, I consider this a hazard. With all the solvents and toxic wood dust we deal with, I have no interest in getting overdosed on stray UV as well. I've seen several people who, in my opinion, don't take UV safety seriously enough. My $0.02 on that...
To be fair in my comparision of the two machines, the FusionUV system is slightly more the twice the cost of American Ultraviolet system. Let your budget be your guide.
American Ultra Curing Lights do have a 3-4 minute start up time, and several light systems they carry will not cure some finishes. I am not familiar with Fusion 300, but if the intensity is there, sounds like a good deal if you budget will support it. We have created a UV Booth where convience and safety were our goals. This particular unit holds and rotates 3 components at a time. The light is captured inside a cooled box, making sure not to overcool the intensity of the bulb, but making the light completely hidden at all times. The light then travels over all 3 components, and then returns with one push of a button. Within 45 seconds you have cured finish on 3 components. We also have done extensive research in sealers, and finishes for the CueMaking industry, we feel like we have developed a great product. Finishing a cue while the customer waits is definately something you can offer nowcuetique said:
I looked at the uv unit 2 years ago at the expo. I really like the way it is made, The only change I would make is incorperate a spraybooth thal lines up with the drawer when it is open so the cues don't have to be transfered from the booth to the drying unit. If I had the money I would have gotten one at the show. Chris.
Thanks guys for the nice response. The reason we did not make a complete spray unit also is liability. I do have customers brushing on our finish, and are having sucess with it.Chris Byrne said:
I tried out my system this week. It works great so far. I put the finnish on a cue I will keep for myself. I will keep it out of the case in a wall rack to see if it yellows over time with the light exposure. Chris
Chris, Which finish are you using, if you do not mind me asking?Chris Byrne said: