Vinyl Cutters play a crucial role in the start-up phase of a business, particularly for signage or clothing ventures. There are many considerations when choosing the right vinyl cutter for your business needs. This is a sponsored article.
1. The Hobby Model
The Vinyl4 Hobby model is a compact and versatile vinyl cutter that is perfect for beginners. This model handles manual contour cutting and standard cutting for various materials, including T-shirt vinyl and reflective vinyl. With a kilogram of pressure, it can cut a wide range of materials such as PU foam and SA-approved reflector vinyl. It’s an ideal choice for hobbyists due to its affordability and capability, although it’s not suited for industrial use.
2. The Studio Model
Similar in size to the Hobby, the Vinyl4 Studio model is slightly more industrial and comes equipped with a catchment tray to prevent your vinyl from being scratched on the floor. This feature makes it a more practical option for those with a higher production volume. The model can also be detached from its legs and placed on a table, making it adaptable to smaller workspaces.
3. The Business Model
For those needing a larger option, the Business model offers the same features as the Studio but with a bigger size of 1.3 metres. This makes it suitable for more extensive projects without compromising on the quality or functionality of the Studio model.
The Industrial Range
1. The V-Series
Starting the industrial range, the V-Series Vinyl Cutter is designed for durability and longevity. These cutters offer a kilogram of pressure but are limited to cutting without any contour cutting capabilities. This series is perfect for businesses that require robust, long-lasting equipment for cutting SA approved reflective materials, T-shirt vinyl, and other similar products. Additionally, these cutters can use a pen for drawing schematics or vector-based designs.
2. The V-Smart Series
The V-Smart series includes models that provide semi-automatic contour cutting. Available in 700mm and 1.3 metre sizes, these cutters require manual alignment of the head to the printed vinyl before cutting. This series offers the same cutting pressure and pen capabilities as the V-Series, but with enhanced precision and efficiency, making it a solid choice for businesses looking to upgrade from the V-Series vinyl cutter.
3. The V-Smart Plus Series
The V-Smart Plus series takes it a step further by adding automatic contour cutting. In addition to the 700mm and 1.3m sizes, this series includes a 1.5m option. The automatic contour-cutting feature saves time and increases precision, making it ideal for businesses with high volumes of contour cutting work. Even more advanced is the fully automatic V-Auto Series.
From hobbyist models to industrial-grade cutters, there’s a vinyl cutter suitable for every business need. Whether you’re starting small or aiming to lead the market with top-of-the-line equipment, understanding the features and capabilities of each model can help you make an informed decision.
Visit the demo room at AM.CO.ZA to see these vinyl cutters in action and choose the perfect one for your business.
Training
AM.CO.ZA is hosting a two-day VinylCut 5 training course.
Date: 16 and 17 July 2024.
Location: 2 Makro Place, Sunnyrock, Germiston.
Cost: R1000 (excl VAT) per person.
Timetable for both days:
– 8-10am.
– 30 minutes break.
– 10:30am to 12pm.
– Lunch break.
– 13:30pm – 15:00pm.
Requirement: basic computer skills and you need to bring a laptop or MacBook.
The event does not include lunch or software (the company will use a trial version if the client doesn’t have the software). There will be no refunds if a person can’t attend the training.
There is a test at the end of the course. If the student passes, he/she will get a certificate. Register by 15 July via WhatsApp: +27 60 600 6000.
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