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TECHNOLOGY REVIEW
By Chris and Kathi Morrison

Chris and Kathi Morrison own and operate The Image Specialists, a full-service graphics company based in Clements, CA. Chris is also a Microsoft-certified systems engineer.

Vision 2550 CNC Router/Engraver
All for one, one for all

Vision Engraving and Routing Systems says its made-in-the-USA,
Vision 2550 CNC Router/Engraver is its most popular seller, and we can see why. The machine’s dual functionality – it’s an engraver and a router – tops the production-tool practicality list. It also eliminates the “which-to-buy?” question. The value of a combined engraver and a router lies in one word: Capacity. With this machine, you’re instantly in the signage business. You can make signs from highdensity urethane (HDU), acrylic, PVC, wood and metal. You can cut dimensional, tearoom signs or ADA-

Key Information
Vision Engraving and Routing Systems 17621 N. Black Canyon Hwy. Phoenix, AZ 85023 (888) 637-1737 www.visionengravers.com Contact: Rachelle Griffin, marketing manager (888) 637-1737 rachelleg@visionengravers.com compliant, wayfinding and contour signs and, minutes later, engrave trophies, tags, panels and plaques. Vision has manufactured engraving equipment for 30 years. Its 2550 CNC rig is a heavy-duty system equipped with a 25 x 50-in., aluminum, T-slot table that accommodates various work-holding fixtures. It’s practical for sign jobs, and its oversized length is great for step-andrepeat engraving work. Also, a red, laser-lamped pointer eases job setups. The company offers three software choices – Vision Express, Expert and Pro. All have engraving and routing functions with newly developed text tools; advanced vectorization methods; HPGL support; and such one-click production tools as BMP vectorization imports, weld creation and registration marks. The software will convert True Type fonts to single-line fonts. Further, the 2550 CNC works directly with CorelDRAW™, FlexiSign™, SignLAB™, EngraveLAB™, Enroute™, VCarve Pro, Aspire, Type 3 and other software applications. And, you can buy 3-D-engraving software from third-party vendors. Its Vision Series 4 controller’s enhanced electronics make it faster, friendlier and easier to use. A handheld pendant provides instant access to control functions while you inspect your project. Options include an automatic braille inserter; a digitally aligned cutting system; a 3-HP, high frequency, router motor; a 50,000-RPM spindle; and a vacuum table. ■

Specifications: Vision 2550 CNC Router/Engraver
Maximum Work Area Maximum Height Clearance Z-Axis Stroke Spindle Type Resolution / Speed Interface Controller Warranty Power Requirements 25 in. x 50 in. 7 in. 7 in., or optional 10 in. 3.25 HP router motor or engraving head 0.0002 in. /10 in./sec Ethernet Series 4 controller with a hand-held pendant Two-year limited 110/220V/15 A

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