The Pathfinder M-Series® range of automated cutting machines are known for precision, very high productivity and reliability and lowest power consumption. All 16 models (4 cutting width options x 4 cutting heights) are easily configured to suit most cutting applications. And thanks to clever design, Pathfinder cutters require very little maintenance to continually deliver exceptional cut quality over a long working life.
4 CUTTING WIDTHS
4 CUTTING HEIGHTS
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16 Models
Engineered to Maximize Productivity
Loaded with Standard Features
The M-series cutting system features groundbreaking technologies to ensure your productivity is boosted and profits are maximized.
- Windows® operating system
- PathCut® cutter operating software
- Touch Screen user interface
- Utility drawer
- Digital Vacuum control
- Vacuum Re-sealing blind
- Dynamic vacuum monitoring & regulation
- Vacuum exhaust filter
- Vacuum Economiser® power saving function
- QuickDraw® automatic diamond sharpening system
- Automatic bristle cleaning
- Import standard industry files – DXF, HPGL, ISO RS274d, NTV, ESSI
- Common line deletion – dynamic ‘on the fly’ calculation
- Notch identification and transformation
- Drill hole identification and transformation
- Cut line proximity awareness
- Automatic cutting window calculation – ‘Whole piece cutting’ where possible.
- Zoom & Scroll graphic finger gesture’s
- Piece & cut order identification
- Self diagnostics
- End Cut – Operator programmable
- Cutting small pieces first – user definable
- Automatic knife & sharpening stone wear compensation
- 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 & Completed marker list
- Automatic Selvage waste cut at programmable intervals
- Self Adjusting software parameters optimising cut quality
- Marker manipulation features, notch selection, rotation, flip, drill ommission, scaling etc
- Conveyor advance pause – automatic user definable
- Automatic conveyor load assist – distance & time user definable
- Automatic pause at piece selected
- Selection of pieces – do not cut
- PPR – Pathfinder Proportional Reciprocation
- Automatic lay width checking
- System history file – production cut file verification
- Power Fail Re-start sequence – itegrating 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.
Over 300 configurations
Options to suit every application
Every Pathfinder cutting machine can be enhanced with a range of options to give you unparalleled flexibility in production and maximum return on investment.
 Airbrush |
 Automatic Foot Pressure |
 Automatic Nesting |
 Adaptive Pattern Matching |
 Barcode Reader |
 Secondary Drilling Unit |
 Drag Knife |
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 Head Camera |
 High Flow Vacuum |
 Ink Jet Pen |
 IceKnife - Air |
 IceKnife - Pump |
 Marking |
 Machine Transfer System |
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 Offload Display |
 Offload Printer |
 Offload Projector |
 PathWorks® |
 Pattern Matching |
 Production Analyst |
 Production Manager |
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- ABR (Airbrush) – non contact paint marking for difficult materials such as fibreglass
- AFP (Automatic Foot Pressure) – for special applications requiring multiple foot pressures
- 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
- DR2 (Secondary Drilling Unit) – for drilling multiple hole sizes simultaneously
- DRG (Drag Knife) – ultra fine cutting tool for specialty materials
- HDC (Head Camera) – camera dynamically interacts with PathCut for Matching and other functions
- HFV (High Flow Vacuum) – used for specific applications where lofty materials used
- IJP (Ink-Jet) – mounted inside the cutting head used for printing part identification
- IKA (IceKnife-Air) – controlled delivery of air onto knife to cool and reduce fusing between parts
- IKP (IceKnife-Pump) – computer controlled lubricant onto the knife to reduce fusing between parts
- 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.
- MTS (Machine Transfer System) – allows machine to move laterally to service multiple tables
- 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
- R480 – Integrated Transformer 30KVA, 60 Hz, Autotransformer, Three phase. 480V(input).
