Len’s Awning wanted a Plotting/Cutting/Patterning solution simple enough to automate basic projects TODAY, but advanced enough to allow them to start building a digital pattern library, designing awnings and canvas in CAD, and eventually integrating 3D Digitizing over the course of the next year. They found that simple and affordable solution with the Carlson Design Pro PT-72″ Plotter/Cutter and T-Bar Pattern Digitizer.
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Oshkosh Tent and Awning – 138 Years of Quality
Founded in 1876, Oshkosh Tent and Awning has been around only 100 fewer years than the United States. A lot has changed at OTA over the last 138 years, but not their commitment to providing quality custom canvas products. The company has a diverse product offering ranging from agricultural canvas to awnings to athletic gear,Continue reading “Oshkosh Tent and Awning – 138 Years of Quality”
Isavela – Passionate About Textiles
Jaime Muriel, president of Isavela Compression Garments is passionate about textiles. He is using a Carlson Design Plotter/Cutter to expand opportunities in the custom medical garment business. They will be saving time by digitizing physical patterns, saving material with autonesting, and improving quality and repeatability by computer cutting.
TLC Kanvas – Saving With Every Cut
For 30 years their motto has been — no job is too small, or too big, we do it all! To help with their thriving business they wanted a cutter that was as simple, reliable, and affordable. They chose the Carlson Design PT-108″ Plotter/Cutter on a home built 40′ long table. This system will help them more accurately cut wider material, decrease plot/cut time, and improve sewing time. They estimated a one year ROI!
Undercover Canvas is Over-the-top-excited
Undercover Canvas, in Barbados, is the island’s premiere awning and canvas shop. Owner and founder, Nigel Richigings, has patiently waited since 2006 to automate his shop. Now he CAN’T wait to show up in the morning, ready to take on bigger and more impressive projects than ever before!
Our Plotter/Cutter is Wider than Yours.
Go big or go home. Bydesign, a luxury safari tent making company in Nairobi, Kenya, purchased the widest Carlson Design plotter/cutter to date at 14.5′ (4.41m). They knew they needed to automate to meet the growing demand for their amazing products. To accurately cut their tent panels from pvc, ripstop, and mesh, they needed a 4m wide working area. We provided a turn-key 14.5’x28′ system to shave weeks off their cutting time.
Rolly Tasker Sails – “Same Same, But Different”.
“Same Same, but Different”. This common Thai expression perfectly sums-up the installation of our SECOND Pro PT plotter/cutter at Rolly Tasker. For one week in March, 2014 we updated their 2007 PT-78” plotter/cutter AND installed a new 2014 PT-72” plotter/cutter. We also introduced NEW autonesting software and best-practice training.
Parallel Port EPP Mode
To run your plotter using PM32 or PMXPv, you must have a built-in parallel port, and you must configure the parallel port for EPP mode. If you do not have a built-in parallel port, you will need to use a different computer. If you need to purchase a computer with a built-in parallel port, pleaseContinue reading “Parallel Port EPP Mode”
Our “Studio” in their studio @ Parson’s New School
Parson’s New School opens the doors of automation to many departments with the fast, light, and affordable Studio STx-72 plotter/cutter.
PM32 Setup
Plotmaster32 (PM32) was in final release in 2002-2003. It was the plotmaster/control software version from 1998-2003. Registered legacy users can download PM32 here: https://carlsondesign.com/software/updates-and-downloads/pm32 The following are detailed instructions for running PM32 on a Windows XP, 32bit PC. Use the PM32 Installer, making sure to install in c:\nest. Then paste the contents of the UpdateContinue reading “PM32 Setup”
Super Accurate Plotting
There are a few necessary steps to make sure your plot files are extremely accurate. You will need PMU version 4.0.758 or higher for the following procedure. For version history, see the changelog. First, you will want to carefully align your blade. You will visually try to get it as close as possible to doContinue reading “Super Accurate Plotting”
Check Signal Cable
If you are experiencing skips in your plotters movement, or intermittent failure of the pen or cutter, you may have a signal cable that has a faulty or broken connection. To check your cable, do the following: Unplug both ends, and put both ends in a vice, or something to keep them stationary while youContinue reading “Check Signal Cable”
Adjusting linear slides for Plot/Cut on Head
When plotting and cutting, if the pen or cutter does not “snap” back up, here are a few quick tips for fixing.
CAD Tutorials
DraftSight is a free full-featured 2D CAD program that will allow you to make patterns that can be imported into Plotmaster.
We have selected a few tutorial videos that are particularly relevant to creating patterns for your Carlson Plotter/Cutter. You can find the complete series of videos at the DraftSight YouTube page.
Upgrade LTA projects – new = 5x faster
Carlson Design upgrades LTA Projects 1999 CP-101-72 with new CTx-78″ plotter/cutter. Wider, 5x faster, more accurate, and many more convenient features!
Exporting From CAD to Plotmaster
Table of Contents HPGL Print Driver Windows HPGL Driver (Windows ME, 98, 95) Mutoh HPGL Driver (Windows XP, 2000, NT) Exporting from Adobe Illustrator Exporting from AutoCad with HPGL Driver Exporting *.DXF CAD files Exporting from Draftsight Exporting from Rhino Exporting from Inkscape Converting a JPG to UC in Inkscape Carlson Design plotter/cutter controller, Plotmaster,Continue reading “Exporting From CAD to Plotmaster”
Bad Plots,what to check; Easy to fix.
Making bad plots/cuts? Our systems are simple — follow this article for 3 easy areas to check to make your plots accurate and repeatable.
Breathing Systems, Training and Service
Carlson Design visited Pensacola, FL the beginning of 2011 to provide training and service for Breathing Systems. Breathing Systems is using the PT-72 for prototyping a new medical device. They installed their own system Jan. 2010 and now familiar with the system, asked us to visit for advanced training.