Poll

What is your max # of colors and press type?

1 color manual
0 (0%)
4 color manual
1 (2.2%)
6 color manual
11 (23.9%)
8 color manual
5 (10.9%)
6 color AUTO
7 (15.2%)
8 color AUTO
12 (26.1%)
10 color AUTO
6 (13%)
12 color  AUTO
2 (4.3%)
14 color AUTO
0 (0%)
ABOVE 14 auto
2 (4.3%)

Total Members Voted: 46

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Offline Dottonedan

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Re: Press type and color count
« Reply #15 on: June 23, 2011, 07:43:39 PM »
It's interesting to see that so many have 8 color manuals as well as 8 color autos.
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Re: Press type and color count
« Reply #16 on: June 23, 2011, 07:49:55 PM »
It's interesting to see that so many have 8 color manuals as well as 8 color autos.

Presses like the Chameleon are often sold as "proof" presses to be used in conjunction with an auto. Some, in fact, find them a little big and heavy for everyday use.
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Re: Press type and color count
« Reply #17 on: June 23, 2011, 09:20:50 PM »
I did (or was in charge of) sampling of our sim process /multi spot color prints at Disney using a Chameleon. That baby was a monster. We had the two tier 14 color manual press.  I think it was 6 on bottom and 8 on top.
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Re: Press type and color count
« Reply #18 on: June 24, 2011, 06:07:44 AM »
Four ten color Gauntlets one eight color Chameleon, One six color something or other.
But that looks like its all going to change soon.

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Re: Press type and color count
« Reply #19 on: June 24, 2011, 07:30:07 AM »
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Re: Press type and color count
« Reply #20 on: June 24, 2011, 08:01:53 AM »
8 color 10 station M&R Sportsman EX 2020 Auto.
6 color 6 station Vastex 2000HD Manual. 
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Re: Press type and color count
« Reply #21 on: June 24, 2011, 08:12:35 AM »
Four ten color Gauntlets one eight color Chameleon, One six color something or other.
But that looks like its all going to change soon.

Do tell Tony!
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Re: Press type and color count
« Reply #22 on: June 24, 2011, 09:02:11 AM »
18-16 CII
14-12 CII
16-14 GII
8-8 Chameleon
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Re: Press type and color count
« Reply #23 on: June 24, 2011, 09:12:06 AM »
Four ten color Gauntlets one eight color Chameleon, One six color something or other.
But that looks like its all going to change soon.

Do tell Tony!
Is there a new Challenger on the way?

No........but maybe five TAS autos

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Re: Press type and color count
« Reply #24 on: June 24, 2011, 09:45:07 AM »
8-color, 4-station Vastex 2000HD, a strong back and a weak mind . . .
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Re: Press type and color count
« Reply #25 on: June 24, 2011, 09:52:38 AM »
Four ten color Gauntlets one eight color Chameleon, One six color something or other.
But that looks like its all going to change soon.

Do tell Tony!
Is there a new Challenger on the way?

No........but maybe five TAS autos

I thought you might be bringing in a couple Prism II's :)
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Re: Press type and color count
« Reply #26 on: June 24, 2011, 10:18:36 AM »
Sorry Alan.....Hell has'nt quite froze over yet. I'll keep you posted though.
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Re: Press type and color count
« Reply #27 on: June 24, 2011, 10:20:45 AM »
18-16 CII
14-12 CII
16-14 GII
8-8 Chameleon

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Re: Press type and color count
« Reply #28 on: June 24, 2011, 11:57:44 AM »
Sorry Alan.....Hell has'nt quite froze over yet. I'll keep you posted though.

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Re: Press type and color count
« Reply #29 on: June 24, 2011, 12:40:34 PM »
Four ten color Gauntlets one eight color Chameleon, One six color something or other.
But that looks like its all going to change soon.

Do tell Tony!
Is there a new Challenger on the way?

No........but maybe five TAS autos

no interest in MHM?

nothing against TAS or anybody else, it's just that I am more than a little partial to the MHM . . .
Yes, we've won our share of awards, and yes, I've tested stuff and read the scientific papers, but ultimately take everything I say with more than just a grain of salt! So if you are looking for trouble, just do as I say or even better, do something I said years ago!