Vinyl Cutters
I’m new to the vinyl business, which cutter do I choose?
The first thing you need to ask yourself is how much cutting do I plan on doing and if things go better than expected, how much could I be doing?
If your answer to this question is: “I am cutting to make money as a business and I’ll take as much as comes my way”, then you need to look at our professional cutters first. These cutters are designed to be run at production levels. This means cutting vinyl every day for hours at a time. Our value cutters (entry level) or anybody else’s are not designed to handle the rigors of cutting vinyl every day over the long term. It’s appropriate as a backup or to handle overflow when you need more capacity as a result of rush jobs. Our professional models provide design features for the dependability necessary for those in business. Simply stated, our professional models cut faster, through thicker material, run quieter, and operate with a larger variety of sign software, and last longer than our value cutters.
Professional Series Cutters: Which is right for me?
Copam
This machine is for someone serious about cutting vinyl on a production level now or in the future, but might not have the budget to afford our Graphtec Line. The Copam is a workhorse loved by its users and respected in the industry. Check out what our forum members say about it. The powerful motor in this machine is fast and strong, able to cut heavier materials such as certain fabrics, sandblast mask, window tint and more. It comes with a 2 year warranty. Available in 24”, 34", 48”, and 54”
Graphtec
This cutter is for someone committed to making a living cutting vinyl and wants the finest equipment in the industry. These machines have been known to run for 10+ years every day and only needing blades replaced –talk about dependable! These cutters are compatible with almost any software and can contour cut. Available in 2 models:
Graphtec CE5000
Graphtec has traditionally been at the high end in price and quality in the industry. In an effort to make its cutters affordable to a larger segment of the industry, Graphtec has introduced a scaled down, but still powerful version of its signature FC8000. The CE5000 comes with a 2 year warranty. Available in 24” and 48”
Graphtec FC8000
The industry standard: If you have to have the best cutter money can buy, Graphtec’s FC8000 has everything you want including contour cutting. It comes with a 3 year warranty. Available in 24”, 36”, 48”, and 64”
Value Cutters
If you are not planning on cutting vinyl everyday because you plan to use your cutter for personal use or just your business instead of buying cut vinyl, or you want to start slow because you don’t know if this is the business for you, or you simply don’t have the cash for a professional cutter at this time, then look at our strong lineup of value cutters. These cutters also function well as backup cutters should you get overflow work or your main cutter is down for repairs.
US Cutter MH Series
This is our lowest price cutter. Perfect for a 2nd cutter or someone just wanting to get their feet wet. It is limited in the types of software that can be used, however it works well with the software we bundle with this machine, Sign Blazer Trial Version, and Sign Cut X2. This cutter carries a 1 year warranty and is available in 12” (portable), 25”, 34" and 50”.
Creation PCUT
A step up in quality and reliability from our US Cutter MH Series, this line of cutters features a vacuum fan that eliminates the need for a third pinch roller. These units are also compatible with more types of software including Sign Blazer Trial Version, Sign Cut X2, and Flexi Starter 8.5. PCuts carry a 1 year warranty and are available in 24”, 36”, and 48”.
US Laser Point
This cutter has all the same features of our Creation PCut, but with the added bonus of a laser register that allows you to contour cut around preprinted digital graphics (cutting out decals). This step involves using a digital printer to print onto pressure sensitive vinyl first, then running the vinyl through the US Cutter Laserpoint to cut out the graphics. This is a cost effective option for anyone who currently operates a digital printer, or plans on adding digital printing to their business in the future.
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