Author Topic: Graphtec CE-6000 vs FCC-8000 (24")  (Read 2455 times)

Offline Gilligan

  • !!!
  • Ludicrous Speed Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 6853
Graphtec CE-6000 vs FCC-8000 (24")
« on: June 25, 2013, 08:46:50 PM »
We are about to pull the trigger on a new cutter... I think they are about to release a new FCC model because they have some clearances on the 8000 model now.  So for an extra $800 should I get the 8000?

Other than speed and down force, what is the main differences?


Offline beanie357

  • !!!
  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 343
  • Patience begets quality
Re: Graphtec CE-6000 vs FCC-8000 (24")
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2013, 08:52:15 PM »
We have a 5000 and 8000. Friends just got a 6000. Eye on 8000 is better for contour cuts. Speed on 8 is different league.

Offline Homer

  • !!!
  • Gonzo Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 3211
Re: Graphtec CE-6000 vs FCC-8000 (24")
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2013, 09:11:58 PM »
we had a 5k, then upgraded to an 8k. the 5k (from what the tech says) is not really geared towards vinyl/sign industry. it's more of a blue print type plotter, just modified a little. We had nothing but trouble with the 5k, the eye is really weak, it's better on the 8 like beanie says .... go with the 8k for sure.
...keep doing what you're doing, you'll only get what you've got...

Offline Denis Kolar

  • Gonzo Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 2871
Re: Graphtec CE-6000 vs FCC-8000 (24")
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2013, 11:55:59 PM »
I have CE 5000-60 for sale. Bought it last September.
Selling it just because I have few jobs lined up that require bigger cutter and I purchased used 48" Mutoh printer 2 weeks ago. It does not make much sense to have 48" printer and 24" cutter. Let me know if interested. I did not have any issues with it.

Homer, eye issues might be cause by a lightning or a light reflection in your shop.
I had no issues with contour cutting. The only issue I could see that comes with it is a tracking. It might be off a bit on long cuts.

Buying new FC8600-130, a 54" cutter that came out on the market last week.

http://www.graphteccorp.com/imaging/fc8600/index.html