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cutters and routers branded automatic and semi-automatic programmable cutters (up to 18 7∕ 8-in. trim width), programmable automatic cutters (up to 25.5 in.), and programmable hydraulic cutters (up to 28-in. trim width). GCC America gccworld.com Oﬀers various cutting plotters, including the Expert Pro, which features 24- and 52-in. cutting widths (up to 0.8mm thick), a 400-g cutting force, and a cutting speed of 24 in./ sec. Other cutting plotters include: the Expert 24LX and the Expert 24, both with 24-in. cutting width (up to 0.8mm thick), and 250-g cutting force; and the Jaguar, Puma, Bengal, Sable, and RX series models. Laser cutting systems also available. Gerber Scientiﬁc Products gspinc.com Gerber's Sabre Routers are available in two table sizes: 54 x 71.5 and 54 x 121 in. (approximately 54 x 54- and 54 x 101-in. cutting areas, respectively). Designed for dimensional sign making, woodworking, and parts-fabrication applications, the Sabre Routers feature aluminum construction, multi-size platforms, z-axis depth control, a T-vac slotted vacuum table, a material-hold and chip-removal system, and more. The company's M Series ﬂatbed cutter features a T3 modular cutting head with automatic tool recognition, an M vision optical-registration system, and a light beam security system; available in 95 x 77- and 103 x 148-in. table sizes (66 x 46- and 75 x 120-in. cutting areas, respectively). Graphics One graphicsone.com The GO CutsIt Rotary Trimmer can be used with various media and is available in sizes from 38 to 78 in. Features self-sharpening blade, two clamp rollers, and double steel tube cutting suspension guide. Stand and waste catcher included. 32 THE BIG PICTURE JUNE/JULY 2014 Graphtec America graphtecamerica.com Its FC8000 series cutting plotter features a max. cutting speed of 58.5 in./ sec, 4.0g max. acceleration, and 20 to 600g selectable cutting forces; it can process self-adhesive vinyl as well as high-intensity reﬂective ﬁlm, sandblast resist rubber, automotive window and paint-protection ﬁlms, and other media types. In ﬁve sizes, from 30 to 72 in. (media widths). Also available: the CE6000 series (15-, 24-, and 48-in. versions). Image Edge Cutting Systems imageedge.com The Image Edge substrate-cutting system can cut up to 10 ft in length. It includes four edges, two cutting heads, stabilizer dowels, blades, and screwdriver. The cutting mechanism is pressure-activated and automatically retracts when not in use. The system can cut vinyl, banner material, magnetic media, PVC, foam boards, Coroplast, and more. Ioline ioline.com The SmarTrac I/S is a wide-format sign cutter designed to handle a variety of rollfed materials including vinyl, heat-transfer ﬁlm, and more. It features the company's SmarTrac technology, a high-speed processor with one-megabyte buﬀer, adjustable downforce pressure (up to 500g), tangential blade control, and more. Available in three media widths: 28, 34, and 44 in. Ioline also oﬀers the rollfed 100 System that creates heat-transfer designs, vinyl decals, signs, banners, and vehicle graphics; 25-in. max. cutting width; 28-in. max media width. Keencut keencut.com The SteelTrak is a vertical cutter geared for sign makers and is capable of cutting rigid and semi-rigid materials (as well as glass and aluminum with optional accessories). Available in 65- and 84-in. cut lengths. And, the new SteelTrak 250 with a cutting capacity of 8 ft. Also oﬀers a range of cutter bars and its Arc Rotary Cutter in 42- to 120-in. models. Foster Manufacturing is the exclusive distributor in North and South America. Kern Lasers kernlasers.com The HSE (High Speed Engraving) Laser System is geared toward sign makers and can process acrylic, metal, wood, stone, foam, and more. Features a moving gantry with high-speed servo motors, a solid-steel frame, lasers from 30 to 400 watts, and KCAM laser software. Models available in 52 x 25-, 52 x 50-, 52 x 100-, 60 x 120-, and 80 x 120-in. widths. Ledco ledcoinc.com Ledco's Automatic Cutter is designed for use with its HS30 Thoroughbred Laminator, but will adapt to ﬁt other manufacturer's equipment, Ledco reports. Cuts up to 30-in. wide with a max. cutting thickness of up to 50 mils; cuts up to 150 ft/min. MCT mc3t.com The MasterCut MultiTech cutting system, manufactured by UK-based Blackman & White, is designed speciﬁcally for digitally printed or dye-sublimated textile graphics and soft signage. Features include: an industrial-class CO2 liquid-cooled laser; rack-and-pinion drive system; auxiliary head with dual tangential tool positions; camera vision registration system; and more. In three cutting widths (82-, 126-, and 197-in.) and three cutting lengths (126-, 197-, and 394-in.). Its Versa-Tech Laser combines the elements for laser cutting with those for routing or tangential knife cutting and creasing, and can accommodate an array of materials from fabrics to ﬂexible media and rigid http://www.graphtecamerica.com http://www.gccworld.com http://www.kernlasers.com http://www.imageedge.com http://www.ledcoinc.com http://www.gspinc.com http://www.ioline.com http://www.mc3t.com http://www.graphicsone.com http://www.keencut.com

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Stay Sharp with Cutters and Routers
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The Big Picture - June/July 2014