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industrial fabric cutting machine for saleAt some point in your manufacturing process, you’ve started looking for an industrial fabric cutting machine for sale. Quickly, the amount of different fabric cutting machines may overwhelm you, and for understandable reasons. Industrial fabric cutting machines vary; though all of them can produce results faster than standard fabric cutting techniques would, some have limitations that make them less applicable for certain projects.

A few of the most popular industrial fabric cutting machines are below. As you can see, the process of selecting a machine isn’t easy, and can be prone to error.

Five Key Types of Industrial Fabric Cutting Machines

 

1. The Straight Knife Cutting Machine

  • This machine relies on electric power to drive the knife. As the knife itself is straight, the edges achieved are usually straight as well.
  • The blade stroke will be anywhere from 2.5 to 4.5 centimeters.
  • The machine uses a grinding wheel during the sawing process. This keeps the knife from becoming dull. A dull knife that is not regularly replaced can result in damaged fabric and unsuitable product.
  • The design of this machine’s knives cuts through heavy fabric, like canvas or denim. They may be too severe for lighter fabrics. Therefore, if you wish to alternate you may need to invest in multiple types of machines.

2. The Band Knife Cutting Machine

  • This machine uses an electric motor, which powers a series of pulleys (typically three or more).
  • The band knife will be narrower than the aforementioned straight knife.
  • This knife is flexible, and it operates as a sawmill cutter.

3. The Round Knife Cutting Machine

  • This band knife blade is actually circular, and is accompanied by components like the base plate and electric motor.
  • The diameter of the blade is anywhere from six to 20 centimeters.

4. The Die Cutting Machine

  • Die cutting machines are either going to be pressers or clickers.
  • This machine is more typically used in the apparal industry as opposed to anywhere else.
  • Die cutting machines will include not only the blade and motor, but the ram head as well.
  • A metallic strip makes up the die.

5. Notcher Cutting Machines

  • This machine is only used for more specialized cases.
  • The notch itself is cut into either a V-shape or a U-shape, which can limit the use of the machine but make it ideal for more unique assignments.
  • We utilize this machine to create specific notches on the edge of fabric products.

However, these are just a few of industrial fabric cutting machines on the market. The reality is that there are many more for you to explore before you find the right industrial fabric cutting machine for sale. This can make the process overwhelming. Easily, you may invest in the wrong fabric cutting machine and end up losing time, money, and the quality of the work that you need.

This is one reason why we recommend considering toll manufacturing. However, if you’re not familiar with the process, you may need a bit of a primer first.

What Is Toll Manufacturing?

 

Toll manufacturing is a process through which you can have the products that you need produced through a professional third-party manufacturer. Rather than buying a fabric cutter machine (or machines), you will pay a “toll” for a company like Conversion Technologies International to handle the process for you. In this case, CTI would take over the fabric cutting process for you, and deliver the final product exactly made to your specifications.

During this process, you would deliver the raw material necessary, in this case a textile. CTI would consult with you ahead of time, ensuring that we are fully aware of your requirements and needs. We would then research the product that you need, and ensure that we are utilizing the best possible procedures, and utilizing the proper commercial cutting equipment. We would provide you with a timeline, as well as a sample and a pilot run if necessary, before the order goes into production.

It’s understandable if you feel a little uncertain about handing this process over to a third party. Let’s look into some of the pros of using CTI rather than looking for your own industrial fabric cutting machine for sale.

1. It’s More Time Efficient

It can take weeks or months for you to research and select the correct fabric cutter for your project. CTI has this technology on hand right now, and we train our employees well in advance. We already offer various slitting and die cutting services. If you’re a small business owner, time is of the essence, and we can save you a significant amount of it. Likewise, if you own, or work for, a large company, your time is just as valuable. We work with large-scale manufacturing as well.

2. We Offer Consistent Results

Initially, you may have to go through a trial and error process when working with your own industrial fabric cutting machines. This could result not only in time being wasted, but money and product as well. CTI can ensure that you receive the product that you want in your initial order, with consistent results for re-orders.

3. You Can Do Both

If you would like, you can invest in industrial fabric cutting machines and work with a toll manufacturer like CTI. We can help guide you in the process of finding the right product and process. For some business owners, working with a contract manufacturer saves time and cost, and the long-term solution. For others, the eventual goal is to manage operations internally.

While it can be a bit intimidating to work with a toll manufacturer at first, CTI can help make the process simpler and more straightforward. Not only can we manage production itself; we can answer your questions about toll manufacturing and take some of the mystery away. Give us a call at 419-924-5566, or contact us here. We’d be happy to help you with your industrial fabric cutting needs.