Cutting plotters: How they work and what they can do

Cutting plotters are an essential tool, particularly in the advertising industry, for cutting out logos and lettering with precision. This is useful not only in outdoor advertising for shaping banners, vehicle graphics and stickers, but also in textile printing, where cutting plotters offer a good way of cutting designs precisely from flex or flock film. Whilst the adhesive or flex film is cut out according to the settings, the backing paper remains undamaged. This cutting technique can generally only be achieved with a precise tool such as a cutting plotter. For this reason, it has become indispensable in both textile printing and the advertising industry.

The right cutting plotter for your project

Depending on the application, different types of cutting plotters are required. The cutting width can therefore vary from one machine to another, and depending on the size of the item to be cut, you should also ensure that the machine has a suitable media width and motor specification when making a purchase. For standard lettering, for example, our Secabo C60 Vwith a stepper motor is well suited, as it is a reliable machine for simple designs and lettering.

For businesses with a heavier order load and more intricate designs, our Secabo S120 IIwith a servo motor is particularly well-suited. With its simple menu navigation, ergonomic design and integrated stand with roll holder, it is ideally suited to any working environment. The cutting width of 126 cm and the media width of 135 cm enable precise work even on larger designs.

For seasoned professionals handling large-format plots with a high volume of orders, we recommend our Secabo T160 II cutting plotter, which offers a cutting width of up to 160 cm and a maximum media width of 175 cm. It really does have everything a signage professional could wish for: The integrated LAPOS Q recognition system automatically detects registration marks, enabling the cutting of free-form shapes. The handy LCD display guides you expertly through the process, whilst a stand with a roll holder, a catch tray and automatic film unwinding make operation significantly easier. As with all our Secabo cutting plotters, the T160 II comes with the relevant cutting software included.

The Secabo C and S plotter series come with DrawCut LITE, whilst the T series comes with DrawCut PRO. A trial version to try out and tutorials can be found here:http://www.drawcut.de/

Tailored performance for your business

Just as your business is unique, our range of cutting plotters is specifically tailored to the needs of our customers. Our extensive range offers you plenty of choice and opportunities to find the right plotter for your workload. Whether small and compact like our affordable Secabo C30IV or professional and large-format like our Secabo T160 II – you’re guaranteed to find what you’re looking for with us!

To ensure you make the right decision for yourself and your business, our customer service team is always on hand to assist you, either in writing or by telephone. Not sure whether the plotter of your choice will meet your business’s requirements? We’d be happy to advise you and help you find the ideal machine for your needs.