L-Series single and low-ply automated cutting machines
The L-Series single-ply cutting machines offer fast and accurate cutting for a wide range of applications in the fashion industry and other industries working with composite materials, upholstery fabrics, and technical textiles.
When it comes to cutting single or low-ply materials, the new Pathfinder L-Series range of cutters stands unrivalled. With six different models, this series caters to a wide variety of application-specific uses. Each cutting machine can be precisely configured to meet very specific requirements, ensuring that every need is addressed. Like all Pathfinder cutting machines, the L-Series is known for its reliability, productivity, quality, low cost of ownership, and features that are highly valued by owners worldwide.
One of the key benefits of these cutting machines is their versatility in handling various fabrics. From cut and sew knitwear to silks, wovens, and heavy materials, the Pathfinder L-Series can manage all different weights with just a slight adjustment in settings. This flexibility is crucial for businesses that deal with a wide range of materials. The cutting head comes standard with four working tools, including a round knife for crush cutting, a drag knife, a marking tool, and a crease notch or punch tool. Additionally, a variety of add-ons and options are available to meet the needs of small-run, fast turnaround, and just-in-time manufacturing.
The Pathfinder L series provides an affordable and conveyorized cutting system for customers in single-ply and low-ply applications. It is fast, accurate, and easy to use, offering a solution that enhances productivity and efficiency. Available in three cutting widths – 1,800 millimetres, 2,260 millimetres, and 3,200 millimetres – it offers options to suit various operational scales. Regardless of the version chosen, users will find that the Pathfinder L Series significantly increases production capacity and flexibility, delivers very high cut quality, and reduces the labour component of each job, making it an indispensable tool in the textile and material cutting industries.
Advanced multi-tool cutting technology
There are 12 Models available in the L-Series range of automated fabric-cutting machines. Discover how an automated fabric cutter will maximize your productivity!
- Offloading area
- User Control
- Cutting Area
- Roll Feeder
- Cutting Head
- Safety System
Features
- World leading technology
- Versalite
- Ease of use
- High productivity
- Optimal material yield
- Large capacity
- Easy to learn interface based on Windows®
- PathCut® cutter operating software
- Digital Vacuum control
- QuickDraw® automatic diamond sharpening system
- Import all standard industry files – DXF, HPGL, ISO RS274d, NTV, ESSI, etc
- MultiCut™ queuing of nested files
- PathWorks™ – all-in-one digital solution
The Pathfinder L-Series range of 12 models come with a host of features as standard and can be optioned up to deliver solutions to even the most demanding application.
3 Widths, 2 Lengths, 2 Surfaces
With 3 cutting widths, 2 cutting lengths, and 2 cutting surfaces, the L-Series offers unparalleled flexibility for all your cutting requirements. Choose from various width options, including 1800mm, 2200mm, and 3200mm, to ensure a perfect fit for your applications. The extended version (L-xE Series), boasts an impressive 3160mm cut window length, providing even greater capabilities for your projects. To further customize your cutting experience, all models come with cutting surface options. Offering a choice between felt or urethane belts.
From Silk to Aramid
- Windows® operating system
- PathCut® cutter operating software
- Touchscreen user interface
- Utility drawer
- Digital vacuum control – 2 speed
- Vacuum Economiser® power saving function
- Import standard industry files – DXF, HPGL, ISO RS274d, NTV, ESSI
- Common line deletion – dynamic ‘on the fly’ calculation
- Notch identification and alteration
- Drill hole identification and transformation
- Cutline proximity awareness
- Automatic cutting window calculation- ‘Whole piece cutting’ where possible.
- Zoom and Scroll graphic finger gesture’s
- Piece and cut order and identification
- Self diagnostics
- End cut – Operator programmable
- Cutting small pieces first – user definable
- Pre-set cutting parameters
- Multi-level user access – parameter protection
- MultiCut™ queuing of nested files
- QuickPath™ automatic cut piece ordering to reduce dry haul
- Integration – automatic cut job queuing, cutting list status and completed marker list
- Automatic selvedge waste cut at programmable intervals
- Self adjusting software parameters optimising cut quality
- Marker manipulation features, notch selection, rotation, flip, drill omission, scaling and more
- Conveyor advance pause – automatic user definable
- Automatic conveyor advance – distance & time user definable
- Automatic pause at piece selected
- Selection of pieces – do not cut
- Automatic lay width checking
- System history file – production cut file verification
- Power fail re-start sequence – integrating intuitive operator prompts
- Maintenance Manager – automatic reporting of maintenance requirements and schedule
- Head parking – user definable
- Units display in metric, imperial/yards and inches
- Flaw avoidance- automatic piece movement avoiding material flaws
- Recut – Selection of single piece or from piece number
- Multi-language supported
- Roll feeder (bar and cradle feeding)
Customisable for any application
A single L-Series cutter is suited to a wide variety of applications. The cutting head can be fitted with four working tools simultaneously including both Round Knife and Drag Knife, Marking Tool, and a Crease, Notch or Punch tool.
Additionally, many pre and post-cutting productivity-enhancing options exist for material loading, piece marking and bundling.
- ABR (Airbrush) – non contact paint marking for difficult materials such as fibreglass
- ANT (Automatic Nesting) – automatic pattern nesting. (Available only with PTW)
- APM (Adaptive Pattern Matching) – Bow & Skew adjustments for stripes, motifs and pre-printed textiles
- BCR (Barcode Reader) – automatic opening of production using barcodes
- DRG (Drag Knife) – ultra fine cutting tool for specialty materials
- HDC (Head Camera) – camera dynamically interacts with PathCut for Matching and other functions
- IJP (Ink-Jet) – mounted inside the cutting head used for printing part identification
- JTP (JetPen) – non contact high speed ink marking
- LSC (LS Convert) – automatic conversion of native PLA & PLX file format
- MRK (Marking) – tool holder accepting a variety of standard marking pens-seam lines/text etc.
- OFD (Offload Display) – synchronised display of delivered cut parts
- OFP (Offload Printer) – adhesive label (50mm x 35mm) synchronised with OFD and delivered cut parts
- OFJ (Offload Projector) – synchronised projected display of delivered cut parts directly onto the material
- PTW (PathWorks™) – integrated within PathCut® enabling pattern creation and nesting
- PM (Pattern Matching) – aligns patterns across cut parts with pinpoint accuracy from any striped, plaid or motif material
- PRA (Production Analyst) – remote access to production manager data – standalone software
- PRM (Production Manager) – integrated production reporting
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Combine with other products
Pathfinder presents a comprehensive end-to-end solution tailored to meet the needs of diverse businesses by offering a pre-established material cutting room. Irrespective of production scale, our cutting machines are designed to cater to even the most exacting requirements of enterprises.
