forating, half-cutting, and engraving, while an auto-depth function in the form of a fully automated initialisation system eases production further for the user. “Digital cutting tables make your business more productive by automating your workflow,” Vivid says, adding: “Whether you’re working with sheets or from a roll, VeloBlade Volta will take control and complete the job automatically. Giving you and your team more time to work on other jobs. Sheetfed capacity is an impressive 150mm.” Also within the Vivid die-cutting solutions collection is the VeloBlade Nexus, a range of wide-format digital die-cutting systems, which the manufacturer says operate seamlessly with substrates up to 25mm thick. Starting from sizes of 1,800mm x 1,600mm, these machines can handle materials such as di-bond, MDF, fabrics, and acrylic, which Vivid says allows users to create endless amounts of products with “exciting varying materials”. “With over 100 tools and accessories to choose from, no matter the finish you are trying to attain you’ll be able to achieve it,” Vivid says, adding: “From knives to provide the perfect cut angle to engraving tools, this range will cover all your needs. “The VeloBlade Nexus offers an autodepth function, a fully automated initialisation system. Manual adjustments for determining proper cutting depths are no longer necessary enabling a quick and precise automatic 70 email: news@printmonthly.co.uk May / June 2024 - Issue 348 cutting depth set-up. ZipCore software will give you the cleanest of finishes and ensure the quality of the cutting bed is protected and reserved. “Whether you’re working with sheets or from a roll, VeloBlade Nexus will take control and complete the job automatically. Giving you and your team more time to work on other jobs; you can even work reel-to-reel.” Eyeing New Markets Last year, Soyang Europe struck up a distribution partnership with Vivid, covering the whole range of VeloBlade machines. Among the companies to take advantage of this arrangement is The Big Ink Tank, which recently purchased a new VeloBlade Nexus 2516 from Soyang Hardware. Based in Coventry, The Big Ink Tank offers a range of print services, specialising in exhibition graphics and large-format work for galleries and museums. The company took on the new machine to strengthen its offering and allow it to take on more work. “The VeloBlade Nexus fits in with our existing workflow by allowing files for cutting, routing, and creasing to be automatically uploaded with minimal input from our team,” The Big Ink Tank’s founder, Ty Power, says, adding: “We are really benefitting from the speed of the machine; we no longer have to change the tools as they are automatic. “The quality of the cutting is also excellent, while the fact that the vacuum keeps the cuts so clean results in a huge time saving. We are still learning about new processes that we can then launch into the market. But we are really excited by all the new product types we can offer and getting to learn what we can do with the machine.” A Compact Footprint Elsewhere and Intec Printing Solutions recently announced the launch of its new ColorCut FB580 digital die flatbed cutter/ creaser, a B3+ format machine designed for light production work. The dual tool head flatbed table supports cutting and creasing in one operation, offering tool pressures of up to 1.2kg and comes complete with a vacuum system and high-speed performance. The machine also makes use of Intec’s ColorCut Pro software, which the manufacturer says offers advanced features to aid design and production such as sample and prototype packaging and protective cartons, as well Vivid Laminating Technologies’ VeloBlade Volta digital cutting tables are available with cutting depths of 2mm to 10mm Factoid Intricate and accurate cutting, creasing, and perforating give you the ability to create endless amounts of excitingly unique products DIE-CUTTING TECHNOLOGIES ◄Ian Trengrouse at Heidelberg says new investment is key to ensure PSPs keep up with competitors ◄ Pictured: The VeloBlade Volta digital cutting table
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