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Summa S160T, looking for views & opinions please?
Hey.
Been thinking of new equipment to get for my new business. After a long time of searching it seems I have narrowed it down to SUMMA. I have heard nothing but good from them.
Thinking of the S160T. I like how it can cut thick materials an how it can track so accurately.
I’m thinking of cutting card (possibly 500ish gsm/0.8mm thick. I assume the SUMMA could handle this sort of material? Is it best to keep the card flat?
Anyone else got one?
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If you are looking to spend that much on a cutter to cut the thickness you describe then you might also look at laser engrave and cut machines as you are in terms of spend in the same ballpark.
Wolfie
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Frank,
I have a S160D (drag knife) and two S75T (tangential knife).
Never tried to cut card, but the T version do have some cutting power.
I would suggest to contact Summa and ask them directly if it will do the job.Very good machines, hence why I bought 3.
George
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Thanks for the advice guys.
quote :If you are looking to spend that much on a cutter to cut the thickness you describe then you might also look at laser engrave and cut machines as you are in terms of spend in the same ballpark.Wolfie
Never thought about getting a laser cutter/engraver. Would be very handy for some other things I have in mind, but doesn’t seem like something I would use so much compared to a tangential cutter seeing as it would be able to cut cut vinyl and long runs of contour cutting for stickers and posters etc. The place I used to work for has a laser engraver now so I’m sure my old boss wouldn’t mind me having a go for short runs 🙂 Also, Nigel, I see you work for Grafityp. Would you mind if I asked you a few questions on what media would be best for some applications I have in mind for this new business or should I shoot an e-mail to them directly?
quote :I would suggest to contact Summa and ask them directly if it will do the job.Yeah that’s a good idea. Will get on that now actually. Thanks 🙂
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If you want to cut a lot of card then you might be better looking a a decent second user flat bed plotter rather than a roll fed machine.
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quote Frank Conway:Thanks for the advice guys.quote :If you are looking to spend that much on a cutter to cut the thickness you describe then you might also look at laser engrave and cut machines as you are in terms of spend in the same ballpark.
Wolfie
Never thought about getting a laser cutter/engraver. Would be very handy for some other things I have in mind, but doesn’t seem like something I would use so much compared to a tangential cutter seeing as it would be able to cut cut vinyl and long runs of contour cutting for stickers and posters etc. The place I used to work for has a laser engraver now so I’m sure my old boss wouldn’t mind me having a go for short runs 🙂 Also, Nigel, I see you work for Grafityp. Would you mind if I asked you a few questions on what media would be best for some applications I have in mind for this new business or should I shoot an e-mail to them directly?
quote :I would suggest to contact Summa and ask them directly if it will do the job.Yeah that’s a good idea. Will get on that now actually. Thanks 🙂
Frank better send an email to our sales office or my email address then I can get the answers you need.
Nigel
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quote Nigel Pugh:If you are looking to spend that much on a cutter to cut the thickness you describe then you might also look at laser engrave and cut machines as you are in terms of spend in the same ballpark.
Wolfie
Nigel, can a laser cut machine do kiss cut like for cut vinyl or is only usable for cut thourgh the whole media?
Which model of machine did you think of?
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