The versatility and variety of digital printing equipment has made it possible for many types and sizes of businesses to print images and text on a wider range of papers, films, and rigid materials. Versatile digital cutters are key to converting a wide range of printed materials into useful, sellable products.
Summa’s new V Series of sheet-feed digital flatbed cutters includes four models to meet the different processing requirements of various sizes of copy shops, sign business, and design studios.
All models cutters include features and tools for packaging applications such as high-quality kiss-cutting for labels and V-cutting for cartons, boxes and displays. The models are available in bed sizes ranging from 750 x 800 mm (29.5 x 31.4 in.) to 1600 x 3030 mm (62.9 x 129.9 in.)
The models differ depending on the type and volume of applications a user will produce. For example, one model includes a router for engraving UV-printed sign materials along with labels and cartons. Another model is well-suited for output from a production inkjet press or offset press to cut paper. It can automatically print short runs of business cards, leaflets, and folders along with labels and packaging.
“The V series are powerful cutters designed for packaging. Engineered to handle materials from corrugated board to folding carton, they deliver the utmost precision from a single prototype to low-volume production runs,” says Stijn Henderickx, CEO of Summar. “We’re proud to expand our portfolio into the packaging industry and bring our expertise in precision cutting to this dynamic sector.”
display boards made from recycled materials
The V Series offers more than 15 specialized tools for cutting and creasing materials up to 20 mm thick. Compatible with all four models, the tools enable users to customize their equipment with the tools they need to for specific cutting requirements.
The sheet-fed cutters can process materials such as carton-board, corrugated cardboard, vinyl, foam board, leather, fabrics, high-strength board made from recycled materials (aka greyboard), and paper.
Four Models
Four models are available for use in different types and sizes of copy shops, sign businesses, and design studios.
Invicta is a single-head, entry-level flatbed cutter for prototyping and short production runs of packaging and signs. This sturdy device includes a vacuum table, pneumatic clamping system, and a camera to detect crop marks on the printed items. It requires just a few hours of training. Potential applications include magnet sheets, offset coating blankets, ejection rubber, road paper signs, stickers and thick adhesives, membrane keyboards, paper patterns, and folding cartons.
Optima is a double-head digital flatbed cutter. Each head can use a different tool to improve efficiency during short-to-medium-sized packaging or signage runs that involve complex cutting patterns. Choose the bed size that best matches the width of materials printed on the UV flatbed printer in your print shop. The Summa Optima is specifically designed to for V-cutting on high-strength boards made from recycled fibers (“greyboard”). It features a vacuum table and button clamp media-holding system.
Integra is a double-head flatbed cutter with interchangeable tools and an optional routing feature. The 1kW router can process rigid PVC/Forex, acrylic/plexiglass, wood up to 1/2-in. thick, and aluminum composite panels. Applications include business and street signs, custom engraving plates, 3D elements, gadgets and showcase objects, point-of-purchase displays, advertising banners, die-cut digital prints, floor and counter displays, and short and medium runs of packaging.
Omnia is a double-head flatbed cutter with interchangeable tools, a feeder, and catch tray. It can be used for automated production of short-to-medium-sized runs. The oversized feeder can handle up to 500 sheets, depending on the thickness. It automatically picks up and loads the materials onto the cutting machine. An automated crop-mark detection system enables a hands-free cutting process. The signal tower light notifies the operator when the machine needs to be reloaded. The Omnia supports cutting and creasing paper and cardstock ranging from A4 to B1 size. Applications include packaging, labels, business cards, leaflets, folders, floor graphics, counter graphics, and more.
Software
Summa GO Produce Flatbed edition software can be used to import files and set up jobs. Additional software is available to facilitate actions such as contour-cutting pre-printed images or modifying, resizing, and cutting boxes, displays, and 3D objects such as tables and chairs made from honeyboard cardboard.
For More Information
To learn more about the V-series of cutters, visit: https://www.summa.com/en/cutters/v-series-flatbed-cutters/
In addition to flatbed digital cutters for sheets of flexible and rigid materials, Summa manufactures roll-fed cutters for vinyl stickers, decals, and direct-to-film (DTF) transfers as well as contact-less laser cutters for distortion-free cutting and edge-sealing of rolls of stretchy dye-sub printed polyester fabrics.
For more information about the company, visit: https://www.summa.com/en/home/