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.

Single-ply cutting machine

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!

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  1. Offloading area
  2. User Control
  3. Cutting Area
  4. Roll Feeder
  5. Cutting Head
  6. Safety System

Features

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  • 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 Lenghts, 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

The Pathfinder range of high-precision conveyorised cutting machines are designed and manufactured to deliver the very best results. Pathfinder engineers will discuss your particular requirement and configure a solution that will be perfectly tailored to your production environment. The Pathfinder L-Series comes standard with the following:
  • 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

You can combine machines

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.

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