08_gbSchneidemaschinen 06.03.2009 9:46 Uhr Seite 137 08_gbSchneidemaschinen 06.03.2009 9:46 Uhr Seite 138 Cutting Edge ting cards, CD inlays and much more – a clean and precise cut is the minimum you should grant to your own printout. Trimmers using a rotary blade offer a lot of advantages and are especially safe. Trimmers with interchangeable cutting heads can provide different „cutting edges“. Cutting quality is definitely the most important issue, this means a clean and accurate cutting edge. Blade, counter-blade and the guiding of the cutting head are the crucial factors. Additional features like format markings, scales, grid patterns and guide rails make positioning and aligning easy. According to the dictionary „cutting edge“ means „the edge of a cutting tool in contact with the work during a machining operation“. And that’s the definition we will use. But for „cutting edge“ you might also find explanations like „up-to-date“ or „state-of-the-art“ or „leading position“, and here we are right again. Those who „do“ pictures themselves, either in a photo lab or with an ink jet printer, need a trimmer.When you consider, what can be „produced“ with your computer using up-to-date printing software – business cards, gree- 138 Cutting length, cutting capacity and table size are the determining factors in choosing the best trimmer. Whether you use the trimmer as a professional tool or just with your hobby: in any case you can find a suitable trimmer on the following pages – so trim up your prints. 08_gbSchneidemaschinen 06.03.2009 9:46 Uhr Seite 139 4315 Cutting Ruler Cuts paper, foils and film. Transparent pressure ruler with attached metal guide bar for the cutting head. Three exchangeable cutting heads with rotary blade for line cutting, zigzag cutting and perforation. Pressure ruler with cm and inch scales, format markings and grid pattern, cutting mat with scales and line-up squares. Cutting length: approx. 310 mm (12.2 in.) Cutting thickness: max. 1.5 mm (0.06 in.) Cutting mat: approx. 38 x 10 cm (15 x 4 in.) 4302 „micro cut“ Trimmer Compact trimmer for small format work like passport photographs, business cards etc. Rotating circular blade made of stainless steel in a closed plastic housing. Automatic paper clamping at cutting position. Transparent pressure strip. Base plate surface with cm scale and format markings. Cutting length: Cutting thickness: Dimensions (WxHxD): approx. 150 mm (5.9 in.) max. 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) approx. 24 x 5.5 x 13 cm (9.4 x 2.2 x 5.1 in.) 4306-07 „easy cut“ Safety Trimmer With ground circular blade placed in a closed plastic housing. Transparent pressure rail for automatic paper clamping at cutting position. Sturdy metal base board with scales, format and angle markings. 4306: easy cut 1 Cutting length: approx. 320 mm (12.6 in.) Max. cutting thickness: 1.0 mm (0.04 in.) Dimensions: approx. 44 x 7 x 19 cm (17.3 x 2.8 x 7.5 in.) 4307: easy cut 2 Cutting length: approx. 450 mm (17.7 in.) Max. cutting thickness: 0.8 mm (0.03 in.) Dimensions: approx. 57 x 7 x 19 cm (22.4 x 2.8 x 7.5 in.) Trimmers 139 08_gbSchneidemaschinen 06.03.2009 9:46 Uhr Seite 140 4304/4308-11 Safety Trimmer With self-sharpening rotating circular blade in a closed plastic housing. Automatic paper clamping for precision cutting. Transparent clamping bar. Two angle guides with cm/inch scale. Baseboard with cm/inch scale, angle and format markings. 4304: mini cut Cutting length: approx. 250 mm (9.8 in.) Cutting thickness: approx. 0.8 mm (0.03 in.) Dimensions (WxHxD): approx. 36 x 7 x 21 cm (14.2 x 2.8 x 8.3 in.) 4308: hobby cut 1 Cutting length: approx. 320 mm (12.6 in.) Cutting thickness: approx. 0.8 mm (0.03 in.) Dimensions (WxHxD): approx. 43 x 7 x 21 cm (16.9 x 2.8 x 8.3 in.) 4309 4309: hobby cut 2 Cutting length: approx. 460 mm (18.1 in.) Cutting thickness: approx. 0.6 mm (0.02 in.) Dimensions (WxHxD): approx. 57 x 7 x 21 cm (22.4 x 2.8 x 8.3 in.) 4308 4310: hobby cut 1 same as 4308, but with additional cutting head for deckle cut 4311: hobby cut 1 same as 4308, but with additional cutting heads for deckle cut, perforation and zig-zag cut. 4304 4312 Cutting Heads Set Comprises three cutting heads for perforation, deckle and zig-zag cut and a special cutting bar. The cutting heads can be replaced with the regular cutting head of the hobby cut 1 (4308, manufactured 9/01 or later). 4312 140 08_gbSchneidemaschinen 06.03.2009 9:46 Uhr Seite 141 4102-03 „multi cut“ Safety Trimmer Guillotine-type trimmer with honed top and bottom blades. Hand pressing rail. Angle guide with cm/inch scale and detachable magnetic back stop. Sturdy baseboard with cm/inch scale and format markings. 4102: multi cut 1 Cutting length: 330 mm (13 in.) Cutting thickness: 1.5 mm (0.06 in.) Baseboard size: 33 x 16.5 cm (13 x 6.5 in.) Dimensions (WxHxD): 42 x 28 cm (16.5 x 11 in.) 4103: multi cut 2 Cutting length: 460 mm (18.1 in.) Cutting thickness: 1.5 mm (0.06 in.) Baseboard size: 46 x 16.5 cm (18.1 x 6.5 in.) Dimensions (WxHxD): 55 x 28 cm (21.7 x 11 in.) 4323-24 „XL Cut“ Safety Trimmer Cutter for large-format prints, posters and other large-sized papers. Ground circular blade placed in a closed plastic housing. Ground counter-blade. Automatic paper clamping at cutting position with transparent paper-holding strip. Angle guides on both sides, adjustable back-stop. Metal cutting table with various guides. Provisions for wall mounting. 4323: Cutting length: 92 cm (36.2 in.) Max. cutting thickness: 2.5 mm (0.1 in.) Dimensions: 112 x 38.4 cm (44.1 x 15.1 in.) Weight: 7.2 kg (15.9 lbs.) 4324: Cutting length: 130 cm (51.2 in.) Max. cutting thickness: 2.0 mm (0.08 in.) Dimensions: 150 x 38.4 cm (59.1 x 15.1 in.) Weight: 9.4 kg (20.7 lbs.) Trimmers 141 08_gbSchneidemaschinen 06.03.2009 9:46 Uhr Seite 142 4317-19 „profi cut“ Safety Trimmer Self-sharpening circular blade in closed plastic housing. Grinded counter-blade. Automatic paper clamping at cutting position. Transparent paper-holding strip. Angle stop with cm and inch scales and detachable magnetic back stop. Base plate with cm and inch scales and format markings. Provisions for wall mounting. 4317: profi cut 1 Cutting length: 360 mm (14.2 in.) Cutting thickness: 2 mm (.08 in.) Dimensions 555 x 92 x 367 mm (WxHxD): (21.8 x 3.6 x 14.4 in.) 4318: profi cut 2 Cutting length: 510 mm (20.1 in) Cuttung thickness: 2 mm (.08 in.) Dimensions 705 x 92 x 367 mm (WxHxD): (27.8 x 3.6 x 14.4 in.) 4319: profi cut 3 Cutting length: 720 mm (28.3 in.) Cutting thickness: 2 mm (.08 in.) Dimensions 915 x 92 x 367 mm (WxHxD): (36 x 3.6 x 14.4 in.) 142