Signage to be cut by the DYSS X7
Print, signage and PoS company, Projects & Print, has invested in a heavy duty router, a DYSS X7 digital cutter and Anapurna direct to substrate digital printer from AG/CAD to enhance growth for each of its business divisions.
The arrival of the DYSS X7-1630C in February came shortly after the arrival of a 2.5 metre wide Anapurna printer. Commenting on the acquisitions, commercial director Chris Parker said, ‘We bought the Anapurna as it has the option of roll feeding as well as handling rigid sheets, which is ideal for the 12 metre long mesh banners we produce for Network Rail. Furthermore, we print a lot of 50 metre rolls that require subsequent cutting. These rolls would take two members of staff four hours to cut and with our roll print quantities, this would see two men permanently deployed to hand cutting banners. This is why we bought the DYSS.’
The DYSS X7-1630C purchase has eliminated the two-man manual cutting operation, reduced labour input and the subsequent bottleneck that was also the result of manual cutting. The 50 metre rolls can now be cut by the 3 x 1.6 metre DYSS in 20 minutes with just one machine operator. The result for Project & Print is reduced overheads, the deployment of staff to other tasks and faster throughput.
It was a simple decision according to Mr Parker, ‘We looked at every machine, but it was the DYSS that impressed us for processing 50 metre long rolls. It has clamps that traverse along the bed on the gantry of the machine. After processing each section, the clamps automatically grip the material and the machine conveyor then pulls the roll forward very accurately for the next section to be processed. To ensure each consequent cut from the roll retains its precision, we print registration marks along the entire length of the roll. The K-Cut Vision system automatically locates these datum positions and cuts every sheet from the 50 metre roll with amazing precision. This proves invaluable for the hotel wallpaper we manufacture.’
The company now uses the machine across all three of its business divisions. The X7 is applied to cutting print work that the company conducts for Network Rail, BP and Costa Coffee; it is also utilised for PoS work that includes display units for Samsung, Curry’s and other white goods sales outlets. Furthermore it has been utilised for creating acrylic signage for hotel chains.
‘The impact of the DYSS has led us to start a new business called ‘Projects & Signs’ and we are also looking at cardboard engineering projects, the potential is almost endless.’ concluded Mr Parker.
