In this video I’ll highlight everything I like about the Hotronix Fusion IQ heat press, what I think could be improved, after upgrading from the A2Z Swingaway.

VIDEO BREAKDOWN:

0:00 - Introduction

PROS

1:02 - Build Quality
2:44 - Platen Size
3:42 - Interchangeable Platens
6:14 - Swing away Feature
8:33 - Computer System
11:14 - Treadable Platen

CONS

13:25 - Expensive
14:20 - Weight
15:09 - Computer Hiccups
17:06 - Platen Cost
18:00 - Platen Height Variations
19:25 - No Auto Open or Auto Pressure
20:52 - Customer Service
26:39 - Conclusion



RATINGS:

Price - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (It’s expensive, but you get a lot of features for your investment)

Features - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (About the only features it doesn’t have is auto open or air pressure. But what it lacks in arguably unnecessary perks, it makes up for with a double-threat upper platen positioning system)

Reliability - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (So far it’s been exceptional across the board)

Service & Support - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (The Hotronix service team was excellent to work with and aside from a few hiccups I mention in the video, excelled in resolving my concerns)

Overall Rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (So far, it’s stellar)

👍🏻 HIGHLY recommended - Computer based readouts, interchangeable platens, sturdy build, sliding platen and swing away functionality. There’s little to complain about in this excellent machine.



PROS:

Sturdy
Large standard platen size
Sliding Platen
Interchangeable Platens
Swing away option
Computer-based programs
Estimated heat-up time
WiFi updates
Custom settings (monitor user performance, lockout users, inventory settings, etc.)
Stylus is helpful
Pressure readouts - no more guessing
Fully thread-able (from front) (see other)
Excellent performance w/ a few hiccups


CONS:

Not for you if you’re a clamshell fan
Expensive and perhaps overkill for noobs
VERY heavy
Computer sometimes randomly changes settings. Example, setting the time for 6 sec then after doing a press it resetting to 4 seconds instead.
Only threadbare from the front, so designs MUST be upside down
Platens can be $$$
Platens not all the same height (pressure/lasers)
No air pressure - so
No auto open - so
Service - broke one, took a while to figure out the return shipping before processing this one, forgot to include the stylus