Re: Die cutter for 20mil

[artofacks1]

Hello,

I’m thinking of getting a graphtec fc9000 but was wondering if a Summa would be better or comparable?

I do helmet decals and currently use an envision 375 and need a bigger die cutter now .

 

[Stacey K]

I liked my Graphtec better than my new Summa. It never failed me once, perfectly beautiful lined up cuts each time.

 

[Boudica]

I've never had/used a Graphtec, but we have a new Summa, and I love it.

 

[Saturn]

+1 Summa.

Not sure a roll plotter is best for a daily driver on that thick of material though. How big are the stickers, and how small of a batch (linear feet) can you keep things?

 

[artofacks1]

+1 Summa.

Not sure a roll plotter is best for a daily driver on that thick of material though. How big are the stickers, and how small of a batch (linear feet) can you keep things?

About 150” long

 

[CanuckSigns]

Do demo's at local dealers with your files and material, that's the best way to know for sure.

The ideal machine would be a flatbed cutter like the summa f1612, although it is an expensive solution, it will handle it no problem.

 

[Snydo]

I cut a 16mil combo almost daily....add at least one and I would recommend two extra pinch rollers(media select kit) to a Summa S2T machine and you'll be a happy camper. The media must stay flat during the entire process - from loading until the end of the cut and you will near a 100% success rate and those extra rollers make a big difference.

 

[Saturn]

I cut a 16mil combo almost daily....add at least one and I would recommend two extra pinch rollers(media select kit) to a Summa S2T machine and you'll be a happy camper. The media must stay flat during the entire process - from loading until the end of the cut and you will near a 100% success rate and those extra rollers make a big difference.

Good to hear Snydo! How long a "sheet" or batch do you usually keep things?

 

[Snydo]

I just saw the 150" long part....that's a big ask for a roll-to-roll machine. I typically keep things as short as possible, less than 3-foot linear sections on 54" media are ideal. I really haven't experimented much beyond that.

 

[Saturn]

I just saw the 150" long part....that's a big ask for a roll-to-roll machine. I typically keep things as short as possible, less than 3-foot linear sections on 54" media are ideal. I really haven't experimented much beyond that.

Yup, I agree. Curious what size most of your stickers end up being once cut? I assume you're die-cutting all the way through?

 

[Snydo]

Yup, I agree. Curious what size most of your stickers end up being once cut? I assume you're die-cutting all the way through?

We typically just kiss-cut and then neatly trim and try not to die-cut whenever possible because it eats blades for breakfast and takes days longer. We do batches of thousands at a time ranging from 1 sq. inch to 3'x2'.

 

[artofacks1]

I just saw the 150" long part....that's a big ask for a roll-to-roll machine. I typically keep things as short as possible, less than 3-foot linear sections on 54" media are ideal. I really haven't experimented much beyond that.

Think about this, it’s 150” long but on 13” wide material. Switching to a 54” format it wouldn’t be as long.

Most decals are 5” x 5” and 32 sets to 100 sets. So 10 across X 10” would get me 100

Also we kiss cut but would like cut die cut a square around each pair for presentation

 

[Boudica]

Think about this, it’s 150” long but on 13” wide material. Switching to a 54” format it wouldn’t be as long.

Most decals are 5” x 5” and 32 sets to 100 sets. So 10 across X 10” would get me 100

Sounds like you've thought about it. What's your point?

 

[artofacks1]

That I dont really need it to be 150” long since it’s in 54” wide format.

Did you read what I quoted?

 

[Boudica]

That I dont really need it to be 150” long since it’s in 54” wide format.

Did you read what I quoted?

I did, and then scanned through back up to the op. I must have misread something. Sorry my bad.