Plotter and Plotter/Cutter Machines » ProSail Mklll Plotter/Cutter

With the recent introduction of the ProSail Mklll Plotter/Cutter we have improved the speed, accuracy and reliability along with much higher protection from electronic interference.

Plotter/Cutter and software retails at 13,600 Euro.

Includes PanelMaker or ProSail, nesting software and two year warranty

The cutter itself consists of an arm that is driven from both ends, and spans the width of the cutting table (Y axis). The arm can run up and down the full length of the table (x axis). Mounted on the arm is a carriage that carries a pen that is lifted and lowered by a solenoid, and a rotary cutting blade that is pneumatically lowered, lifted and steered in the direction of travel.

The machine, carriage and blade rotation, are driven by micro stepping motors connected to power and data cables that, together with a small compressed air line, run freely along a wire above the cutting table to the power supply unit and  controller box. A data cable then runs to a USB port on a PC. (see specifications)

When the machine is first installed, it is calibrated to remove any inaccuracies in the 3  axis (x, y, and z). Any discrepancies due to belt tensions or table misalignment are corrected by the software.

Operation

After a layer of fabric is laid in place the machine will make 2 passes. First it will mark (any pen type may be used) the whole table lay while it is still in one piece with predetermined panel markings, match marks, sewing lines, seam allowances (if needed) and panel numbering (if needed). Then it will make a second pass cutting out the panels. The machine then homes itself awaiting the next cutting frame as the operator removes the cut panels and rolls out the next fabric lay to be cut.

The machine can be stopped at any time using an emergency stop button on the machine, or by pressing any key on the computer. To continue the machine will home itself then resume cutting or plotting where it left off.

Speed and accuracy

Production speeds are significantly improved due to the Mklll Plotter/Cutter's draw and cut speed of 1.2 metres per second and electronic accuracy to within 0.2 of a millimetre.

ProSail Plotter/Cutter Mklll and software   13,600 Euro.

Custom machines ready to ship within two weeks.

Shipping will be around 500 Euros

Plotter/Cutter Machine, custom built to the plotting width and length required

ProSail Nesting software with either, PanelMaker (pattern design program)or ProSail (sail design program)

Controller with all Power and Data cables, power supply, cutting blade holder with spare blades, pen holder, pens, installation and operating documents, two year warranty.