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New uscutter 24" laserpoint vinyl cutter w/contour cut
USCutter 24" Laserpoint with stand and Contour Cut
USCutter Laserpoint 24" w/Contour Cut
The USCutter Laserpoint is the only vinyl cutter available that provides accurate contour cutting in the sub-$1000 price range.
* Continuous rollers allow you to cut material that is from 2.5" wide to 28" (including scraps)
* Cuts edge-to-edge on 24" material
* Fine grit feed rollers do not mark material like other vinyl cutters in the same class
* Ducted suction fan keeps material flat without the need for 3rd pinch roller (which marks the middle of your material)
* USB connection ensures compatibility with all computers (even Macs - with appropriate software)
* Better fit-and-finish than other machines in its class
* Better packing material ensures that you will receive your machine in good working condition
The eye or laser registers at the edges of the printed portion of the vinyl allowing the software to know where to start and stop cutting. Laser register allows you to contour cut around preprinted digital graphics (cutting out decals).
Quality electronics with surface mount components means precision and reliability.
Quality new-stock motors and vibration dampening ensure long-life and quiet opporation.
3. Community - We have a huge online forum where you can learn more and see how we are committed to improving our reputation through outstanding service and support.
4. Software Choice - Most of our machines come with a SignBlazer Elements Trial Edition. The trial edition is full-featured (non expiring) software that is only limited by the fact that you cannot upgrade and you need to click the "Trial" button on startup. The software is outstanding software that is easier to use and more capable than Flexi Starter.
We quote manufacturer provided specifications. USCutter does not verify these specifications. We ask the manufacturers to provide accurate specifications rather than encouraging inflated numbers.
On budget machines, speed, force, and accuracy specifications are largely irrelevant because they identify the theoretical rather than practical limits. That said, budget machines are typically compromise on speed, reliability, and noise rather than accuracy, and you should be able to do almost anything with a budget machine that you can with a professional model. Our competitors will advertise numbers that are displayed on a control panel (inflated) rather than identifying mechanical limits. It is most important to evaluate the machine as a whole. We visit the factories and test machines in-house constantly to ensure that we are selling the best value-oriented machines.
Specifications on Japanese made machines are generally accurate and reflect their superior quality.
100-240VAC 50/60Hz Auto-switching (Worldwide)
SignCut Pro (Windows & Mac), SignBlazer Elements USCutter Edition (Trial Does Not Expire) Windows Only
Material roll holder, Blade set, Blade Holder, Power Cable, USB Cable, Plotting Pen, Stand
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 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?
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. Available in 24 , 48 , and 54
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 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 FK7000. The CE5000 comes with a 2 year warranty. Available in 24 and 48
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, SignBlazer Trial Version, and SignCut X2. This cutter is available in 12 (portable), 25 , and 50 .
A step up in quality and reliability from our USCutter 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, SignCut X2, and Flexi Starter 8.5. PCUTs are available in 24 , 36 , and 48 .
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 USCutter 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.
Have you ever seen a large, full color logo on the side of vehicle? You know that it is too intricate to be multi layer applied vinyl. It s basically a decal that has been printed with outdoor inks on white vinyl with a digital printer. Once printed onto the vinyl, the digitally printed shapes need to be cut out of the vinyl with a cutter. But the cutter needs someone way of knowing how to cut around the printed portion of the vinyl. Here is where the registration eye, or laser, comes into play with our contour cutters. The eye or laser registers at the edges of the printed portion of the vinyl allowing the software to know where to start and stop cutting. To contour cut with our US Cutter Laserpoint, you will need to print to your digital printer with the software bundled with the US Cutter Laserpoint, and then cut the preprinted vinyl using the same software. Our Graphtec series have more advanced contour cutting features allowing for greater tolerances and to cut and print with almost any design software. Contour cutting allows you to expand your product line as your capabilities are increased to create decals, full color t shirts, and vehicle wraps, just to name a few.
However if you answer the question, If things go well, I ll take whatever comes my way, then you need to think about a larger cutter. For example once you get into vehicle graphics, it won t be long before someone wants the side of their van, trailer, or truck done, and they are not going to allow you to seam their 30 logo with 2 pieces of vinyl you cut on your 25 cutter. You might have to turn down that large light box face job, pay someone else to cut the graphics for you, or turn them over to your competitor because the job requires graphics that are larger than 24 in all directions. A 36 , 48 , or 54 cutter might be worth the extra investment down the road. The following is a rough guide for what you can do with different size cutters:
8 - 12 Cutting Width: Good for craft people, hobbyists, extremely portable. It can handle most wall lettering, lettering on some vehicles, and small decals. Drawbacks 12 vinyl is hard to find and you will probably be forced to cut down larger rolls of vinyl.
24" - 25 Cutting Width: Vinyl comes commonly in 24 rolls. A 24 cutter is somewhat portable. It handles most vehicle graphics, smaller signs and banners, most storefront window lettering, lettering for interior walls or products, all heat transfer vinyl for t-shirts, and can cut smaller vinyl for all kinds of decals.
30 - 36 Cutting Width Good all purpose size. It can create larger signs and can do most vehicle jobs including vans, and some trucks and trailers, Larger logos and decals. Can handle vinyl 30 and larger which is commonly available. It can also use 24 and smaller size vinyl.
48 - 50" Cutting width: Great for big jobs and large signs. Large trucks, trailers, large storefront window applications. Vinyl is commercially available in 48 lengths. It can also handle smaller vinyl.
54 Cutting width: It can handle almost anything. Special projects, large wall exhibits, wholesale work for other shops. People with 54 60 cutters often pick up jobs from other sign shops that have smaller cutters. 60 is the largest size in commercially available vinyl.
There are tons of resources available, but our forums probably the best way to get yourself aquainted with vinyl cutting.
Our knowledgebase is also a good place to get technical information.
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