In label production, precision is key. Before, small label plotters with cutting blades were often less reliable and gave variable results. With modern cutting technology, this is a thing of the past and labels are finished with consistent quality.
What is non-contact cutting?
In traditional plotter systems, the cutting motion is stopped by a spring in the cutting head. This can cause variations in depth of cut, blade wear and risk of damaging the material. With non-contact cutting, it works differently: the cutting head stops above the material. Thus, the blade is not in full contact with the support, which ensures a constant and controlled depth of cut.
The benefits summed up:
- Constant depth of cut for reliable quality with any type of label
- Smoother blade rotation, resulting in tighter cut edges
- Longer blade life thanks to less friction and wear
- Higher cutting speeds without sacrificing precision
- Less dust formation and a cleaner production process
- No risk of damaging the label or laminate layer
Flexible and efficient
An additional advantage is that the depth of cut can be adjusted according to the thickness of the liner. As a result, you hardly need to change any settings when changing materials. Even with laminated labels or UV-printed labels with height differences between printed and unprinted areas,
the cutting quality remains constant.
Conclusion
Non-contact cutting ensures greater precision, less wear and tear and a more efficient production process.
The result: perfectly finished labels, suitable for a variety of applications.