Focus on Cutters Granthams GT Precision cutting for PPF
When it comes to Paint Protection Film (PPF), getting the cut right is pretty important. A clean, accurate cut means less trimming on the vehicle, less waste and, most importantly, a better finish. That’s where the Graphtec FC9000 Series comes in. The FC9000 has become a go-to cutter for PPF installers, combining the accuracy Graphtec is known for with features designed to make working with films easier. With a high cutting force and tracking accuracy of up
to 15m, the FC9000 can handle everything from detailed individual panel patterns to larger jobs. One feature that’s particularly useful for PPF is Film Mode, which is designed to give more consistent results when cutting film materials. Add in Graphtec’s Tangential Emulation technology and you have a cutter capable of producing clean, precise cuts, even when dealing with intricate patterns. For installers, the real benefit is what this means for the
day-to-day workflow. Instead of trimming PPF directly on the vehicle, patterns can be cut accurately in advance. That can mean quicker installations, less material wasted and less risk of damaging the paintwork.
Graphtec FC9000
The FC9000 also works with many of the PPF software solutions already used by installers, making it easy to go from selecting a vehicle pattern to cutting the film and getting it onto the car. At Granthams GT, the FC9000 is our go-to solution for
PPF. It’s reliable, accurate and built to make life that little bit easier for installers.
www.granthams.co.uk Hybrid Services
Combining productivity and creativity
With zero drying time or gassing off required, stickers
can be cut immediately after printing, further improving throughput and enabling busy businesses to print, cut and ship straight away. Andy Gregory, sales director at Hybrid Services, said:
“The benefits of a UV print and cut workflow shouldn’t be underestimated. “Over and above the incredible creative opportunities
Mimaki UCJV330-160
The Mimaki UCJV330-160 UV integrated printer/cutter offers a powerful combination of productivity and creativity thanks to latest generation print head technology and instant curing LED UV ink. Incorporating an opaque white and clear options, and
with the huge benefit of an instantly dry result, complex multi-layer prints can be produced in one process. This enables print shops to deliver tactile textured
graphics, two-way window manifestations and eye-catching varnish effects, all on the same machine. With its built-in cutter, the creation of contour cut labels
and decals is automated directly from the RIP, simplifying workflow and ensuring an accurate result.
available with the Mimaki UCJV330-160, the ability to rapidly respond to jobs, print, finish and then ship straightaway significantly reduces lead times and pauses in workflow.” From variable data barcodes to brightly coloured
promotional stickers, the shaped decal creation opportunities offered by the UCJV330-160 are significant. Powered through a software suite that integrates
seamlessly with Adobe Illustrator and Corel DRAW, stickers and labels can be printed onto white and clear substrates to achieve a premium result.
www.hybridservices.co.uk
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