When you enter the world of personalization, hobby cutting machines like the Cameo, Cricut, or ScanNCut are very appealing, both for their price and their small size. However, you may one day find yourself limited by these machines, which are designed for occasional use. Perhaps it's time to take things to the next level?
Discover in this article why you should trade in your small cutting machine for a real professional plotter!
What is a cutting plotter?
A plotter is a cutting machine used primarily for personalization techniques such as flocking and signage. This machine is equipped with a blade that allows you to cut heat transfer vinyl as well as vinyl. With the cut vinyl, you can then create markings on all types 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 types of heat transfer vinyl without exception: from the thinnest to the thickest. Unlike hobby plotters, some types of vinyl cannot be cut due to their texture or thickness.
Indeed, in our range of professional plotters, you will find blades that will adapt to the different materials you wish to cut. Three types of cutting blades are available on our website:
- 30° blades : ideal for cutting thin materials and creating small, complex lettering and logos with a thickness of < 0.5 mm
- 45° blades : standard blades, ideal for cutting flex and vinyl materials with a thickness of 0.5 to 1.1 mm
- 60° blades : ideal for cutting thick materials (> 1 mm), such as flock or sandblasting masks
To increase your production rate
Hobby cutting plotters have many advantages: they're portable, small, more aesthetically pleasing, and sold at unbeatable prices. However, they won't allow you to maintain a high production rate. A professional plotter, on the other hand, will! Especially if you're starting your own business and orders are increasing daily.
The number of orders you receive is a key factor in choosing your plotter. With a professional plotter, you'll be more flexible, more responsive, and you'll work faster, thus increasing your productivity. You'll be able to handle urgent and increasing orders on time , and also grow your customer base.
For precise and optimal cuts
In addition to offering excellent cutting precision, professional plotters are robust and allow you to cut a wider range of materials. The fine details of your designs will be perfectly cut without needing to change the cutting speed.
Note: Professional plotters are used with cutting software of varying precision depending on the type of images you wish to cut. Contact us for advice tailored to your project.
To achieve economies of scale
You can also optimize your flex material purchases! Instead of being limited to a maximum width of 30 cm, you'll find flex and vinyl rolls on the market in widths of around 60, 120, or 160 cm. This allows you to order more at better prices, thus reducing your purchase and production costs.
To diversify your business
By cutting new materials, you can offer new personalized items and expand your product range to reach more customers. In addition to flocking, consider signage and offer your customers fresh decorating ideas! You can personalize Christmas ornaments, windows, shop windows, wood, cardboard—the possibilities are endless! All that's left is for you to let your imagination run wild.
My production level doesn't yet allow me to opt for a professional plotter, what should I do?
Your business is starting up, but you're not yet sure you really need to invest in this type of machine? Don't panic! If your production rate increases and creative plotters are no longer sufficient, you can opt for a "semi-professional" plotter. This type of plotter will allow you to increase your cutting capacity and production speed. The Secabo C30, C60 , or Graphtec CE8000-40, which are compatible with Mac or PC, could be good alternatives.
If you would like to know more about a particular plotter, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01 34 33 01 55 or by email at [email protected].
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The Créadhésif Team
