Graphtec FC8600-160 64" Vinyl Cutter Model Special

The all new, high-performing Graphtec FC8600 Vinyl Cutter series cutting plotter is an industry leader for sign makers, graphic artists, auto-aftermarket professionals, countertop installers and other related users. New manufacturing technologies, along with the latest engineering advancements, have allowed Graphtec to make an unprecedented move forward in the industry. High performance features have been added to the new series yet its competitive pricing remains.

The newly designed Graphtec FC8600 Vinyl Cutter has all of the outstanding features of the FC8000 plus 3 new huge improvements: built-in ethernet, new and improved algorithms for scanning register marks, and Cutting Master 3. The FC8600's firmware improves the RMS (registration mark system) accuracy.

With the world’s fastest throughput performance and superb accuracy, the new Graphtec FC8600 Vinyl Cutter accommodates the most demanding cutting and plotting projects and provides users with the versatility needed for a wide variety of applications.

The Graphtec FC8600 Vinyl Cutter features a maximum cutting speed of 58.5 in/sec, 4.0G maximum acceleration, and 20 to 600g selectable cutting forces, allowing users to process diamond grade reflective products, high-intensity reflective film, sandblast resist rubber, automotive window paint protection films, including self-adhesive vinyl.

Graphtec's next generation ARMS system adjusts for several types of potential print distortions, allowing for accurate contour cutting of pre-printed images and decals.

Each unit includes standard media roll rack, floor stands and dual media catch basket for dust-free, continuous long length and/or repetitive job operations.

New features of the new ARMS:

• Optical Sensor for Auto Alignment
• Sensitivity adjustment for registration mark detection on various media and colors.

Cutter includes:

• Floor stands
• Media roll rack
• Media catch basket
• Graphtec Studio standalone software
• Cutting Master 3 plug-in software for Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw

Specifications:

• Configuration: Digital Servo drive, friction feed with grit roller
• Maximum cutting area: 64" x 164 ft.
• Cutting area of guaranteed accuracy: 64" x 49.2 ft.
• Mountable media: Min - 2"; Max - 72.8"
• Maximum cross cut area: 68.8"
• Number of push rollers: 4
• Maximum Cutting speed: 58.4"/second
• Axial acceleration: 4G in 8 steps
• Cutting force: 600gf in 48 steps
• Mechanical resolution: .0055mm
• Programmable resolution: GP-GL 0.1/0.05/0.025/0.01, HP-GL 0.025
• Distance accuracy: Maximum 0.004" or 0.1% of plotted length
• Repeatability: Maximum 0.004" in plot up to 78.7"
• Minimum character size: approximately 0.12"
• Blade type: Supersteel (0.99mm or 1.5mm diameter)
• Pen type: water-based fiber-tip and oil-based ballpoint pens
• Media type: self adhesive marking vinyl up to .25mm thick, polyester film up to .25mm thick, sandblast resist rubber up to 1mm thick, regular paper from .06mm to .13mm thick
• Light pointer: built into the tool carriage
• Cross cutter: built into the tool carriage
• Perforation cut: supported (performed by force control)
• Interface: USB 2.0 (full speed), RS-232C, Ethernet
• Buffer memory size: 2MB
• Registration mark sensing system: scans the mark by optical sensor (ARMS5.0), segment area and multiple marks compensation, 4-points axis alignment, auto mark detect
• Display: Graphic type LCD (3" size with backlight)
• Power source: 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Power consumption: Maximum 160VA
• Dimensions (WxDxH)(including stand): 84.2" x 28.2" x 48"
• Weight (including stand): 130 pounds
• Included software: windows driver, plotter controller, Graphtec Studio, Cutting Master 4
• Compatible Operating Systems: Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Mac OS X