Best plotter for contour cutting laminated graphics ?

[xxtoni]

When in doubt...go with Summa!

We have a VS-640 (that's a Roland) which has a build in cutter and it works alright but if I knew then what I know now, I would have gone with just a printer and a Summa.

 

[GB]

Thanks guys, great info.

We are leaning toward a Summa 30 " D series. I understand the T series has some additional features but at $6k it's a bit out of our price bracket.

 

[LittleSnakey]

If you use versaworks you will have to add your own contour cut registration marks because versaworks wont print the summa marks, only roland style.

Flexi will work with both but if you design in corel or adobie you will need the plug in to add the marks.

Thanks everyone !

I tried contacting Graphtec, left messages , sent e-mails etc and haven't heard anything in over a week. E-mailed Summa and within an hour a had a 'phone call from someone, talked me through the available options even mentioned that he would get a sample of the materials we use so they can play with it and work out our best option. I'd actually like to speak to someone at Graphtec !!

Someone mentioned the Graphtec having trouble finding the reg marks and I have heard this before.

I hadn't looked at the Rolands to be honest & yes we do use Versaworks.

 

[MrSalumi]

SUMMA for Sure. I know of a buddy selling an older D series if you are interested PM me and I'll shoot you his info.

 

[GB]

SUMMA for Sure. I know of a buddy selling an older D series if you are interested PM me and I'll shoot you his info.

P.M sent - thanks !

 

[Doc Zoom]

Summa

We use a Summa S160T, you need this for the thick stuff. This is the ONLY cutter capable of handling this short of a Zund. I did my research!
If you order a Summa, have them put more hold down wheels...the max to help keep the media tracking. Also try to keep your lengths to a minimum to help keep the cuts true.

 

[woolly]

Just my experience with mx graphics Roland struggles as only 300 gms pressure you can play about with different knifes but never happy running a machine flat out.
Fc7000 cut it well after modifications to keep the media flat. The media would not track well if allowed to bend over the bed.
A graphtec flat bed came up at a very favorable price and have to say all the problems went away
We now cut once then round again to kiss cut the backing paper no hassle it just does it