Graphtec FC7000 Series Vinyl Sign Cutters / Plotters

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Graphtec FC7000 Vinyl Sign Cutters

 

Graphtec FC7000-75 with stand: $3,995 MSRP
Our Price: $2,795

Graphtec FC7000-100 with stand: $4,995 MSRP
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Graphtec FC7000-130 with stand: $5,995 MSRP
Our Price: $4,995

MSRP Graphtec FC7000-160 with stand: $6,995
Our Price: $5,995


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Graphtec FC7000 series Overview

High quality results demand the highest-quality product available. Efficient, durable, and amazingly accurate, the new FC7000 series goes beyond any cutter currently on the market in terms of value and return on your investment. We've upgraded this series significantly from its popular FC5100A predecessor, while still providing our customers with competitive pricing.

The new FC7000 series includes more benefits to users than ever before. All models now include a standard floor stand and feature an advanced automatic registration mark sensor system for contour cutting printed images. We've increased our cutting speeds to help users reduce their project turn-around time. Sign makers, auto-aftermarket professionals, graphic artists, and other users can take on a wider range of projects thanks to increased cutting force for processing thicker, harder materials like sandblast or diamond grade reflective films. We've also built the new FC-series wider, increasing the maximum loadable material width to particularly benefit those operating a print and cut system, where the printer width might normally exceed the cutter width. The new FC7000 series comes in 4 model sizes of 30", 42", 54", 64" and accepts material widths of up to 36", 48", 60", and 72" for each model, respectively. In addition, a wealth of new features have been added for increased productivity, versatility, and ease-of-use. The FC7000 is the only logical choice for those seeking a professional-level cutting system designed for speed, versatility, and ultimate precision.

Graphtec FC7000 series Features

The most advanced and sophisticated multi-functional cutting plotter technology for plotting, cutting and pouncing applications is available in 30", 42", 54" and 64" widths, with maximum compatible media widths of 36", 48", 60", and 72" respectively. The FC7000 series is ideal for anyone involved in post digital imaging processes such as die/contour cutting.

ADVANCED AUTO-REGISTRATION MARK SENSOR
The Advanced Auto-registration mark sensor is included as a standard feature for all FC7000 models.

The RMS system detects the registration marks printed alongside digitally produced images to automatically align preprinted images to the internal coordinate system and even compensate for material expansion/contraction. The RMS system's user interface has also been enhanced, making it extremely user-friendly and accurate. These intelligent features assure users of unsurpassed accuracy and consistently reliable operation for the most intricate die/contour cutting applications.

SMOOTH AND ACCURATE CUTTING/PLOTTING WITH PROLONGED TOOL LIFE
Improved cutting/plotting quality and prolonged tool life are just a few of the outstanding standard features you can expect from the FC7000 series, made possible by the innovative Tool Soft Landing Intelligence. The Graphtec proprietary closed-loop servo actuator, with an integrated precision sensor, ensures quick, precise, yet gentle tool contact with the material surface during up and down motions. In addition to superior and accurate output, the Soft Landing feature prolongs the life of the cutting/plotting tool and maximizes throughput performance.

The innovative Tool Soft Landing Intelligence provides not only consistent and optimum cutting quality throughout the job, but also the benefit of cost-saving tool maintenance.

INDUSTRY-LEADING CUTTING SPEEDS
Featuring maximum programmable cutting speeds of 58.5 ips, 4.0G maximum acceleration and 20 to 600g cutting force, the FC7000 series accommodates the most demanding cutting and plotting projects, while providing users with the versatility they need for a wide variety of applications.

With the world's fastest throughput performance and superb accuracy, the new FC7000 performs highly intricate cutting as small as 1/16" high text on vinyl. The innovative technology incorporated in this series helps users accomplish numerous applications in a limited timeframe, thereby increasing their overall profit.

NEW, SIMPLIFIED MEDIA SUPPLY MECHANISM DESIGN
The new, more effective media supply mechanism assists users when loading and aligning the media accurately, also ensuring accurate tracking with long-length runs. This feature also prevents media from accidentally feeding out of the roll during a cutting operation, saving operator frustration and increasing overall productivity.

SOPHISTICATED TANGENTIAL EMULATION OVERCUTS THE OLD-FASHIONED MECHANCAL TANGENTIAL SYSTEMS
When the Tangential Control mode is engaged, the FC7000 out-cuts the mechanical tangential system both in speed and output quality by precisely and intelligently controlling the blade rotation. The on-board tool height sensor detects the blade tip's landing on the media surface, then intelligently and precisely aligns the blade rotation for the following cutting operation, all in a fraction of a microsecond.

Graphtec's proprietary technology allows this sophisticated feature to completely eliminate distorted, rounded, or lifted corners - even when highly intricate design cutting is required on 2 mil. vinyl film or up to 50 mil. sandblast rubber. This innovative and high precision system architecture is what enables the FC7000 to cut text strings as small as 1/16" on vinyl. There is no other cutter/plotter on the market that can match the FC7000 series' unsurpassed precision and built-in intelligence.

Graphtec FC7000 series Specifications

FC7000 Series Specifications
Parameter
FC7000-75
FC7000-100
FC7000-130
FC7000-160
CPU 32-bit

Configuration

Digital Servo Friction feed with MicroGritrollTM drive

Maximum cutting area (expanded mode)

30.0 in. x 164'
(762 mm x 50 m)

42.0 in. x 164'
(1067 mm x 50 m)
54.0 in. x 164'
(1372 mm x 50 m)
64.0 in. x 164'
(1626 mm x 50 m)

Compatible film width

2.9 in. to 36.2 in.
(74 mm to 920 mm)
2.9 in. to 48.2 in.
(74 mm to 1224 mm)
2.9 in. to 60.2 in.
(74 mm to 1529 mm)
2.9 in. to 72.2 in.
(74 mm to 1834)
Maximum auto cross cutting width 35.0 in. 47.0 in. 59.0 in. 69.0 in.

Maximum cutting speed

58.5 in./s
(1485 mm/s)
Programmable axial cutting speeds 0.4 to 41.3 in./s in 105 steps
(10 to 1050 mm/s)
Maximum axial acceleration 4.0 G

 

Programmable cutting force

20 to 600g in 40 steps (0.196N to 5.88N)

Minimum character matrix

Approximately 0.125 in. high
Alpha-numeric characters, varies with type of film and font
(3 mm.)

Mechanical resolution

0.0002 in.
(0.005 mm.)

Programmable step size

GP-GLTM: 0.0004 in.; HP-GL® emulation: 0.001 in.
(GP-GLTM: 0.01 mm; HP-GL® emulation: 0.025 mm)

Repeatability*1

0.0039 in. over 80 in. travel or better
(0.1 mm. over 2 m.)

Number of tool holders

1 (accepts cutting blade, plotting pen, and pouncing tool)

Blade types

Supersteel, ceramic, sapphire,
(0.9 mm. or 1.5 mm.)

Pen types

Water-based fibertip, roller ball, and ceramic tip

Film types

Self-adhesive vinyl film, fluorescent film, reflective film, AmberlithTM, RubylithTM, sandblast resist rubber, etc.

Pouncing function
Standard with multi-functional plotting surface for cutting, plotting, and pouncing (requires optional pouncing tool)

Interfaces

RS-232C serial/Centronics parallel (auto recognition)/USB

Data buffer 2 Mbytes

Command set

GP-GLTM/HP-GL® (control panel selectable)

Control menu & status display

20 digits by 4 lines LCD with comprehensive icon corresponding soft keys

Axis alignment
Standard precision registration mark sensor for registration of pre-printed digital image
Media supply mechanism
Integrated Accuload™ media supply system
Optional media rack for simultaneously holding up to 3 rolls of media
Media pre-feed
Standard (built-in SmartFeed™ function automatically unwinds and pre-feeds media for an operator specified distance upon self-recognition of plot file length)
Floor stand
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard

Power requirement

100-240 VAC, 48-62 Hz; auto switching, 120 VA max.

Operating environment

50° to 95°F (10° to 35°C), 35% to 75% RH (non-condensing)

Guaranteed accuracy environment

50° to 90°F (16° to 32°C), 35% to 70% RH (non-condensing)

Standard software Cutting MasterTM plug-in software, QuickCutTM plug-in software, Cutting Plotter Controller software (Windows®/Mac® compatible)
Options Additional Media Rack, Pouncing Tool, Media Catch Basket, Registration/Axis Alignment Loupe
Factory installed options Second penholder