signs101.com may be a better forum for info
Considerations
-RIP software licensing if you are printing cut marks and job barcodes onto media as part of your workflow
-getting the right dust/chip extraction solution
-keeping dust and debris away from your printing and laminating equipment- you'll likely need a seperate room
-heat dissipation from the vaccuum pumps
-noise, eye protection, breathing protection, and other industrial hygiene for employees
-your workers comp, building, etc insurance may get more expensive
-fire safety
-machine vendor being vulnerable to sanctions and economic turmoil
-machine vendor cutting corners
-ambush costs
-compatibility with off the shelf consumables vs proprietary
-do you need an auto tool changer
-do you need a machine that can take multiple tools on the gantry
Talk to the following companies if you are in the US
Laguna Tools
Colex
Multicam/Kongsberg
Zund
All have a good product and good support
