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CMC
brand and model
Company web site and contact info
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full
pkg price USD$ max mat size |
on-site setup& train |
s i n c e |
software platform details |
hold down type & min |
w
a r r |
blade
cost each |
p
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stand |
comments,
special features, options |
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$9000
40x32 $9500
40x60
|
opt $ |
2 0 0 1 |
controller
box included. PC Option - see notes |
pneum |
1 2 |
24¢ |
6 |
incl |
Base
package includes baseboard made of lightweight aluminum and
a warp-free honeycomb interior, 45-degree bevel pneumatic
indexing knifehead, four-function controller for operating
machine and setting and saving mat-cutting specifications
(metric or inches), pneumatic kit, wall mounting brackets,
100 Esterly Advantage blades and 1-year warranty. speed: 20"/sec.
Optional PC application ($500) provides wide flexibility for
designing mats and saving the designs. PC not included. via
serial. req 40psi.
Lease-to-own program starts at $245/month
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F1-M:
$17950 40x32
F1-XL:
$19950 40x60
|
opt $ training
video incl |
2 0 0 5 |
PC
required, free s/w upg,
unl copies |
pneum
clamp tubes, 1
1/8" |
2 4 |
44¢
50- 100 mats |
8 |
opt $300 |
Single
45° cutting head, with automatic depth adjustment for
double mats & v-grooves (cuts VG and openings uninterupted
in one pass). Head interchangable with T1 debossing/creasing
tool head. High speed = 20"/sec. Non-warp aluminum base
board. Software features cut from front or back, nested mats,
cut any TT font, direct import from CorelDraw, VG , reverse
bevel, deboss & rotate any shape or design. Customized
fold-up boxes & protective corners. Tool-less blade change.
Adjustable table angle. req 90psi, serial or usb interface.
F1-XL lease program starting at $85/week.
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$33950
41x61
|
labor incl
travel extra |
2 0 0 2 |
PC
required, free s/w upg,
unl copies |
pneum
button clamp,
no wastage |
2 4 |
44¢
50- 100 mats |
1
2 |
incl |
Twin
cutting head: interchangable 45° cutting head - features
automatic depth adjustment for double mats & v-grooves
(cuts VG and openings uninterupted in one pass) & 90°
cutting head which features "cut to the edge" with
no wastage. 45° head interchangable with T1 debossing/creasing
tool head. High speed = 25"/sec. Non-warp aluminum base
board. Software features cut from front or back, nested mats,
cut any TT font, direct import from CorelDraw, VG , reverse
bevel, deboss & rotate any shape or design. Customized
fold-up boxes & protective corners. Includes COE system
(split cutting zones - which allows one operator to cut 2
mats on the table, replacing one mat while other mat is being
cut). Tool-less blade change. Adjustable table angle. req
90psi, serial or usb interface. XL lease program starting
at $695/mo.
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3001M:
$51950 36x48
3001XL:
$64950 44x64 |
labor incl
travel extra |
2 0 0 1 |
PC
required, free s/w upg,
unl copies |
vacuum,
no wastage |
2 4 |
44¢
50- 100 mats |
1
2 |
incl |
Twin
cutting head: interchangable 45° cutting head - features
automatic depth adjustment for double mats & v-grooves (cuts
VG and openings uninterupted in one pass) & 90° cutting
head which features "cut to the edge" with no wastage.
45° head interchangable with T1 debossing/creasing tool
head. Extremely high speed = 40"/sec. Stepless adjustable
vacuum table. Non-warp aluminum base board. Software features
cut from front or back, nested mats, cut any TT font, direct
import from CorelDraw, VG , reverse bevel , deboss & rotate
any shape or design. Customized fold-up boxes & protective
corners. Optional PrintHead feature for back printing barcodes
and logos. Avail as 3001M & 3001XL - XL includes COE system
(split cutting zones - which allows one operator to cut 2 mats
on the table, replacing one mat while other mat is being cut).
Tool-less blade change. req 90psi, serial or usb interface.
XL lease program starting at $1210/mo. |
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4001XL:
$72950 49x74
micro step |
labor incl
travel extra |
2 0 0 8 |
PC
required, free s/w upg,
unl copies |
pneum
button clamp & vacuum combo, no wastage |
2 4 |
44¢
50- 100 mats |
1
2 |
incl |
Twin
cutting head: interchangable 45° cutting head - features
automatic depth adjustment for double mats & v-grooves (cuts
VG and openings uninterupted in one pass) & 90° cutting
head which features "cut to the edge" with no wastage.
45° head interchangable with T1 debossing/creasing tool
head. Extremely high speed = 79"/sec. Stepless adjustable
vacuum table. Non-warp aluminum base board. Available in Servo
or Microstepper motor options, with optional vacuum &/or
button clamps. Software features cut from front or back, nested
mats, cut any TT font, direct import from CorelDraw, VG , reverse
bevel, deboss & rotate any shape or design. Customized fold-up
boxes & protective corners. Optional PrintHead feature for
back printing barcodes and logos. Includes COE system (split
cutting zones - which allows one operator to cut 2 mats on the
table, replacing one mat while other mat is being cut). Tool-less
blade change. req 90psi, serial or usb interface. |
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$21500
32x48 $25500 44x64 |
opt $ |
1 9 9 8 |
PC
required, free s/w upg |
vacuum
3/4" |
1 2 |
? |
8 |
incl |
Single
bladed (bevel) cutter, bevel, vee & reverse bevel cuts.
Table zoned to allow toggle cutting alternately left & right,
Cut from the front or the back. Cuts vee without user intervention
or second passes, Mat or sheet processor. Supports nested mats.
Upgradeable, Supports dxf via converter to allow use of CAD,
fonts, graphics, scans & clipart sources. outright purchase
or lease. incl freight to USA. Free phone support |
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$29900
32x48 $33900 44x64 |
opt $ |
2 0 0 2 |
PC
included, free s/w upg |
vacuum
3/4" |
1 2 |
? |
8 |
incl |
Double
bladed (bevel/vertical) cutter, bevel, vertical, vee & reverse
bevel cuts. Table zoned to allow toggle cutting alternately
left &right, Cut from the front or the back, Cuts vee without
user intervention or second passes, Mat or sheet processor.
Supports nested mats. Upgradeable, Supports dxf via converter
to allow use of CAD, fonts, graphics, scans & clipart sources.
outright purchase or lease. incl freight to USA. Free phone
support |
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$39000
32x48 $44000 48x66 |
opt $ |
1
9 9 4 |
PC
included, free s/w upg |
vacuum
3/4" |
1 2 |
? |
8 |
incl |
Double
bladed (bevel/vertical) cutter, bevel, vertical,vee & reverse
bevel cuts. Table zoned to allow toggle cutting alternately
left and right, Cut from the front or the back, Cuts vee without
user intervention or second passes, Mat or sheet processor.
Supports nested mats. Supports dxf via converter to allow use
of CAD, fonts, graphics, scans & clipart sources. 48x66
version also supports two full 32x48 boards in portrait or single
48x66 board in landscape. outright purchase or lease. incl freight
to USA. Free phone support |
Valiani
MatPro CMC-iX
www.valiani.com
Valiani
N America
888.825.4264 Florida, USA
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$14500 32x48 $14500 40x60 |
opt $1200
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2 0 0 5 |
PC
w/17" LCD incl s/w updates included |
pneum
clamp ~3/4" |
2 4 |
60¢
~50 mats |
8 |
incl
~40 deg or up right |
Low-cost, fully functional CMC. Honeycomb-aluminum
board with HD frame extrusions. Interchangeable 45, 50,
90 degree cutting heads. speed: 12"/sec. Cut from front
or back. Can cut pre-assembled double or triple mats without
removing from machine. Extremely durable blade. Cuts any design
as V-groove, standard, or reverse-bevel. S/W allows scale, rotate,
copy, paste of any opening or grouping. Integ w/Lifesaver FrameVue
& SpecialtySoft View. 260+ pre-designed shape and corner
templates, plus 370+ clip art designs. CAD pgm not reqd. Corner
designs available. S/w can import from CorelDraw v8+, TTF fonts,
clip art and custom PLT drawings.
req 90psi, via USB 2.0. w:12
labor/24 parts.
PC
has its own manufacturer's warrantee. Lease-to-own program starts
at $297/month |
Valiani
SUPREME-iS
www.valiani.com
Valiani
N America
888.825.4264 Florida, USA
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$21900
32x48
$21900
40x60 |
opt $1200
|
2 0 0 5
|
PC
w/17" LCD incl s/w updates included |
pneum
clamp ~3/4" |
2 4 |
60¢
~50 mats |
8 |
incl
~40 deg |
Honeycomb-aluminum board with HD frame extrusions. rapid blade
change feature,
emergency stop button,
interchangeable 45, 50, 90 degree cutting heads.
speed: 21"/sec.
Cut
from front or back. Can cut pre-assembled double or triple mats
without removing from machine. Extremely durable blade. Cuts
any design as V-groove, standard, or reverse-bevel. S/W allows
scale, rotate, copy, paste of any opening or grouping. Integ
w/Lifesaver FrameVue & SpecialtySoft View. 260+ pre-designed
shape and corner templates, plus 370+ clip art designs. CAD
pgm not reqd. Corner designs available. S/w can import from
CorelDraw v8+, TTF fonts, clip art and custom PLT drawings.
req 90psi, via USB 2.0. PC has its own manufacturer's warrantee. |
Valiani
PLUS-iS
www.valiani.com
Valiani
N America
888.825.4264 Florida, USA
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$29900
32x48 $29900
40x60 |
incl |
1 9 9 8 |
PC
w/17" LCD incl s/w updates included |
pneum
clamp ~3/4" |
2 4 |
60¢
~50 mats |
8 |
incl
~40 deg |
Honeycomb-aluminum
board with HD frame extrusions, high speed cutting, HD floor
stand, manual control keypad on machine, rapid blade change
feature,
emergency stop button,
interchangeable 45, 50, 90 degree cutting heads.
speed: 43"/sec. Cut
from front or back. Can cut pre-assembled double or triple
mats without removing from machine. Extremely durable blade.
Cuts any design as V-groove, standard, or reverse-bevel. S/W
allows scale, rotate, copy, paste of any opening or grouping.
Integ
w/Lifesaver FrameVue & SpecialtySoft View. 260+
pre-designed shape and corner templates, plus 370+ clip art
designs. CAD pgm not reqd. Corner designs available. S/w can
import from CorelDraw v8+, TTF fonts, clip art and custom
PLT drawings.
req 90psi, via USB 2.0. PC has its own manufacturer's warrantee.
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$49000
40x60 |
incl |
2 0 0 5 |
PC
w/17" LCD incl s/w updates included |
pneum
clamp ~3/4" ; indepen
l&r side clamps |
2 4 |
60¢
~50 mats |
8 |
incl
near flat work table angle |
Dual
workstation capability, automatic blade depth adjustment,
interchangeable 45, 50, 90 degree cutting heads.
very
high speed cutting 55"/sec, manual control keypad, full
safety guards - all sides. Cut
from front or back. Can cut pre-assembled double or triple mats
without removing from machine. Extremely durable blade. Cuts
any design as V-groove, standard, or reverse-bevel. S/W allows
scale, rotate, copy, paste of any opening or grouping. Integ
w/Lifesaver FrameVue & SpecialtySoft View. 260+ pre-designed
shape and corner templates, plus 370+ clip art designs. CAD
pgm not reqd. Corner designs available. S/w can import from
CorelDraw v8+, TTF fonts, clip art and custom PLT drawings.
req 90psi, via USB 2.0. PC has its own manufacturer's warrantee.
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$12950 32x40 $12950 40x60 |
purch:
incl rental: $950 |
2 0 0 3 |
PC
included, free s/w upg, demo |
pneum clamp
1.5" |
2 4 |
15¢ |
8 |
wall $125
floor $295 pc $150 |
Single blade. 15 lf/min, supports TTFs, multi & 360 rot.
openings. trade in/upgrade pgm, ext warr +1 yr $1000, 500
blades, leasing, phone support. opt straight line trimmer
$895, opt Brian Wolf's decorative debossing pkg $395. Integ
w/IF Retail Management.
Time Rental Plan: $325/mo, $500 license fee, unlimited corners,
lifetime cmc warr/12mo pc
JR Rental Plan: $245/mo, $500 lic. fee, 1000 corners/mo incl.
1001+=10¢ea, lifetime cmc warr/12 mo pc
QuickStart Rental Plan: $145/mo, $500 lic. fee, 300 corners/mo
incl. 301+=25¢ea, lifetime cmc warr/12 mo pc
Optional stand has 38"x72" footprint at 45 degree
setting or 50"x72" footprint at 15 degree setting.
Optional wall bracket sits out 32" from wall and is 72"wX53"h.
Optional cpu stand is 28"wX47"hX29"d.
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$18250
32x40 $18250 40x60 |
purch:
incl rental: $950 |
2 0 0 5 |
PC
included, free s/w upg, demo |
pneum linear
1 3/16" |
2 4 |
15¢ |
8 |
cmc floor
stand incl |
Single
blade. 30 lf/min, supports TTFs, mult & 360 rot. openings.
trade in/upgrade pgm, ext warr +1 yr $1000, 500 blades, leasing,
phone support. Includes straight line trimmer and Brian Wolf's
decorative debossing pkg. Integ w/IF Retail Management.
Time Rental Plan: $395/mo, $750 license fee, unlimited corners,
lifetime cmc warr/12mo pc
JR Rental Plan: $315/mo, $750 lic. fee, 1000 corners/mo incl.
1001+=10¢ea, lifetime cmc warr/12mo pc
Incl stand has 38"x72" footprint at 45 degree setting
or 50"x72" footprint at 15 degree setting. Optional
wall bracket sits out 32" from wall and is 72"wX53"h.
Optional cpu stand is 28"wX47"hX29"d.
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$17900
32x40 $18900 40x60 |
incl |
1 9 9 6 |
PC
included, 5yr free sw up. demo avail |
pneum linear
1" |
3 6 |
20¢ |
8 |
incl |
Single
blade, trade-in & upgrade programs avail, 30 day money
back guarantee, 3yr parts & pc warr, req 80psi
Leasing program: starts at $369/mo.
Rental program: $380/mo, w/unlimited corners. $600 administration
fee, full warr, training/setup, stand included
1/19/2006: Wizard acquired the Eclipse CMC line
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Wizard
ECLIPSE PRO www.wizardint.com
Wizard Internationl 888.855.3335 Washington, USA
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$23000
32x40 $24000 40x60 |
incl |
1 9 9 6 |
PC
included, 5yr free sw up. demo avail |
pneum linear
1" |
6 0 |
20¢ |
? |
incl |
Single
blade, trade-in & upgrade programs avail, 30 day money
back guarantee, 5yr parts warr/3 yr pc, req 80psi
Leasing program: starts at $449/mo.
Rental program: $480/mo, w/unlimited corners. $600 administration
fee, full warr, training/setup, stand included
1/19/2006: Wizard acquired the Eclipse CMC line
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$51950
32x40 |
$4000 |
2 0 0 6 |
opt
pc $1600, wiz sw incl |
vac |
1 2 |
? |
? |
opt
$150 |
Available in USA through Wizard. Works
with Wizard Mat Designer s/w.
Cuts up to 40 inches per second. bevel, straight, french line
cutting with one head, vacuum holddown method means virtually
no waste, extended blade life, Annual service contract $3695
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$64950
40x60 |
$4000 |
2 0 0 6 |
opt
pc $1600, wiz sw incl |
vac |
? |
? |
? |
opt
$150 |
Available in USA through Wizard. Works
with Wizard Mat Designer s/w.
Cuts up to 40 inches per second. bevel, straight, french line
cutting with one head, vacuum holddown method means virtually
no waste, extended blade life, Annual service contract $4595 |
Zund
L800 www.zund.co.uk
Zund Plotting Sys. 440.1707.390011 United Kingdom
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$?
31x70 |
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INCOMPLETE/REQUESTS
PENDING from 2006
available
in 31",51", 70", 86" widths at different
prices. fast.
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CMC
brand and model
Company web site and contact info
|
full
pkg price USD$ max mat size |
on-site setup& train |
s i n c e |
software platform details |
hold down type & min |
w
a r r |
blade
cost each |
p
L Y |
stand |
comments,
special features, options |
Computerized
Mat Cutters for Frame Shops compiled neutrally by Michael Labbe &
Andrew Langlois, CPF. Get The Picture, LLC (C)2002-2008
KEY
| CMC
MODEL & CO: |
The
name of the product, web link, vendor name, vendor city/state/country,
contact phone |
FULL
PKG PRICE & SIZE: |
Full
retail price for the product in USD $. Shipping may be extra.
Maximum mat size supported is also noted after each price. |
ON
SITE SETUP/TRN: |
(Y/N/$)
Includes on site setup and training at your US location. (or fee
if optional) |
AVAIL
SINCE: |
The
year the system was introduced |
S/W
PLATFORM: |
Supported
software platform (windows/mac/unix, etc), PC included or optional?,
updates included?,demo avail?, language or database engine used. |
HOLD
DOWN TYPE: |
Method
used to hold the mat in place and minimum clearance needed for
clamping mechanism. (std cuts) |
WARRANTEE: |
Initial
warrantee (in months) included with package. Extended warrantee
details can be specified in comments area. |
BLADE
COST : |
The
cost for replacement blades, in USD$ (consumable item, each) Cost
is based on qty discount of 500 blades. Approx life of each blade. |
PLY
: |
The
maximum ply this unit can cut. (8 ply = ~3.5mm, 12 ply = ~5mm) |
STAND: |
Is
a stand included? If not, what options are available, with prices. |
| COMMENTS: |
Everything
else. Any features that make this product unique. Cutting system,
leasing or rental programs, blades inlcuded, extended warrantee/maintenance
clarification, comments, etc. |
Prices
have been converted to US dollars, with exchange rates as of this
writing. Vendor prices subject to change without notice, and may vary
by country. Most prices do not include freight, unless noted with
WF after the price. Information on this report was gathered directly
from vendor websites. All vendors on this list were emailed, asked
for their input, and given the opportunity to make corrections. Vendor
speed and feature claims have not been verified and I claim no responsibility
for accuracy or merchantability fitness. Please use these tools to
visit each site, contact the vendors, try their demos, and make an
informed buying decision. Prices do not reflect promotions or "show
specials". Check with vendor for latest offers.
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| DISCONTINUED
AND/OR SUPERSEDED PRODUCTS |
| CMC
model and company info |
comments,
special features, options |
| ARAGO
CYBERMAT
Arago
Robotics
Moscow, ID out.of.business |
product
discontinued 1996. This model was available from 1993-1996
Third party support program is available from www.thecmcdoctor.com
|
| ESTERLY
SPIRIT
Speed-Mat
800.882.7017
Maine, USA |
product
discontinued. |
FLETCHER
F6100 Fletcher-Terry
Co 800.843.3826
Connecticut, USA
|
product
discontinued 4/2003, supported until 2010. original selling price
was $24,000. |
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GUNNAR
Rapido Gunnar
International 905.738.7856 Canada |
Single
45° cutting head. Software features cut from front or back,
VG , reverse bevel & rotate any shape or design. Tool-less
blade change. Product superseded in 2004 - still supported.
See Gunnar F1
|
|
GUNNAR
1001
Gunnar
International 905.738.7856 Canada |
Single 45° cutting head.
Software features cut from front or back, VG , reverse bevel &
rotate any shape or design. Tool-less blade change. Product supereded
- still supported. See Gunnar 601 & 3001 |
| GUNNAR
2001
Gunnar
International 905.738.7856 Canada |
Single 45° cutting head.
Software features cut from front or back, VG , reverse bevel &
rotate any shape or design. Product supereseded - still supported.
See Gunnar 601 & 3001 |
MAT
MAESTRO 4060
out.of.business
|
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WIZARD
5000
Wizard International 888.855.3335 Washington, USA
|
Single blade. supports TTFs, multi-openings, 360 rot. openings,
6ply, unlimited phone support
Discontinued
March 2003. Still supported. Trade-in program available. See
Wizard 8500e
|
WIZARD/ECLIPSE
LT
Wizard International 888.855.3335 Washington, USA
|
product
discontinued 2006, when Wizard acquired Eclipse. was $11,900.
originally from 1996. Still supported. Single blade. |
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