The Kongsberg C64 digital cutting table
Spanish digital print company Master Rótulo has invested in a Kongsberg C64 cutting table from Esko for finishing quality, increased production capacity and a faster time to market.
The Madrid-based digital print operation had already installed an Esko Kongsberg XL 44 cutting table and added the C64 to help satisfy customer demand and differentiate itself from the competition.
‘We needed a digital cutter to produce random shapes to support different market demands,’ explained Vicente Adán Plaza, commercial and production manager. ‘We liked the productivity of the [Kongsberg’s] 100m/min system and its ability to cut a wide range of materials from textiles, vinyl, rigid materials and flexible materials to cardboard and corrugated cardboard,’ he continued. ‘Its cutting width of 3.2m means we can adapt cutting capacity to complete production from our three [digital Rho] Durst printers.
‘The Kongsberg platform is also easy to use, and the Corruspeed tool allows us to cut cardboard at 100% speed,’ added Mr Plaza. ‘The tool heads’ downward pressure of 500N is unique in the market and truly makes a difference in quality finishing of heavier materials, while the 3kW milling router assures high quality milling results for the heaviest materials like wood, aluminium and plexiglass.’
The ability to print and cut higher volumes will allow Master Rótulo to expand its production capabilities and guarantee delivery commitments.
‘We have a feeder and a roll feeder with the Kongsberg C64 to help us deliver jobs more quickly,’ said Mr Plaza. ‘We can also balance the work load and material options between the XL 44 and C64 to maximise productivity.’
