When you enter the world of personalization, recreational cutting machines such as Cameo, Cricut or Scan n Cut are very attractive, both by their price and their small size. However, you may one day be limited by these machines which are intended for occasional use. What if it was time to move up a gear?
Find out in this article why you should trade in your small cutting machine for a real professional plotter!
A cutting plotter, what is it ?
A plotter is a cutting machine used mainly for personalization techniques such as flocking and signage. This machine is equipped with a blade that will allow you to cut Flex cutting but also Vinyl. You will be able to realize with the cut flex, markings on any type of textiles: caps, t-shirts, sweatshirts, canvas shoes, tote bags, etc.
I already have a hobby plotter so why change?
For a wider choice of materials to cut
With a professional plotter, you can cut all flexes without exception: from thin to thick. Unlike hobby plotters, with which some flexes cannot be cut because of their texture or thickness.
Indeed, in our range of professional plotters, you will find blades that will adapt to the different materials you want to cut. 3 types of cutting blades are available on our site:
- Les lames 30° : idéales pour la découpe de matériaux fins et la réalisation de petits lettrages et logos complexes d’une épaisseur < 0,5 mm
- 45° blades Standard blades, ideal for cutting flex and vinyl with a thickness of 0.5 to 1.1 mm
- 60° blades ideal for cutting thick materials (> 1 mm), such as flock or sandblast mask
To increase your production rate
Leisure cutting plotters have many advantages: they are mobile, small, more aesthetic and sold at very competitive prices. However, they will not allow you to meet high production rates. But a professional plotter can! Especially if you are starting your own business and orders are increasing day by day.
The quantity of orders you receive is a determining factor in the choice of your plotter. With a professional plotter, you will be more flexiblemore responsiveyou will work faster and therefore gain in productivity. You will be able to meet urgent and increasing orders in time but also increase your customer base.
For precise and optimal cutting
In addition to excellent cutting accuracy, professional plotters are robust and will allow you to cut a wider range of materials. The fine details of your visuals will be perfectly cut without the need to change the cutting speed.
Please note: professional plotters are used with cutting software that is more or less precise depending on the type of visuals you wish to cut. Contact us to get the best advice for your project.
To achieve economies of scale
You can also optimize your flex purchases! Indeed, instead of being on a width of 30 cm maximum, you will find on the market rolls of flex and vinyl around 60, 120 or 160 cm wide. You will be able to order more at a lower price and reduce your purchasing costs.
To diversify your business
By cutting new materials, you will be able to propose new personalized supports and widen your offer to reach more customers. In addition to Flocking, opt for Signage and offer your customers new decorative ideas! You can for example personalize Christmas ornaments, windows, wood, cardboard, the choice is vast! All you have to do is let your imagination run wild.
My production does not yet allow me to opt for a professional plotter, what can I do?
You are starting your activity but you are not sure yet if you really need to invest in this type of machine? Don't panic, if your production rate increases and creative plotters are not enough for you anymore, you have the possibility to start on a "semi-professional" plotter. This type of plotter will allow you to increase your cutting capacity and your production speed. The Secabo C30, C60 or the Graphtec CE7000 - 40, which is Mac or PC compatible, can be a good alternative.
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The Team Créadhésif