Computerized Mat Cutters CMC Vendors for picture framing shops

Frame shop computerized mat cutters CMC comparison list updated 5/2/2008 Comments, corrections, suggestions? EMAIL or LiveChat

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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
Esterly CMC www.speedmat.com Speed-Mat 800.882.7017 Maine, USA	$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
Gunnar F1 gunnar-international.com Gunnar Internatnl 905.738.7856 Canada/Switzerland	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.
Gunnar 601 gunnar-international.com Gunnar Internatnl 905.738.7856 Canada/Switzerland	$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.
Gunnar 3001 gunnar-international.com Gunnar Internatnl 905.738.7856 Canada/Switzerland	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.
Gunnar 4001 gunnar-international.com Gunnar Internatnl 905.738.7856 Canada/Switzerland	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.
Trucut ELAN http://www.trucut.co.uk Trucut Technology 518.462.1842 US United Kingdom	$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
Trucut EXCEL http://www.trucut.co.uk Trucut Technology 518.462.1842 US United Kingdom	$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
Trucut ALPHA www.trucut.co.uk Trucut Technology 518.462.1842 US United Kingdom	$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	$14500 32x48 $14500 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 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	$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	$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.
Valiani GTO-i www.valiani.com Valiani N America 888.825.4264 Florida, USA	$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.
Wizard 8000 www.wizardint.com Wizard Internationl 888.855.3335 Washington, USA	$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.
Wizard 8500e www.wizardint.com Wizard Internationl 888.855.3335 Washington, USA	$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.
Wizard ECLIPSE XL www.wizardint.com Wizard Internationl 888.855.3335 Washington, USA	$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
Wizard ECLIPSE PRO www.wizardint.com Wizard Internationl 888.855.3335 Washington, USA	$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
Zund M800 www.wizardint.com Wizard Internationl 888.855.3335 Washington, USA	$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
Zund M1600 www.wizardint.com Wizard Internationl 888.855.3335 Washington, USA	$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	$? 31x70		?	?	?	?	?	?	?	INCOMPLETE/REQUESTS PENDING from 2006 available in 31",51", 70", 86" widths at different prices. fast.
CMC brand and model Company web site and contact info	full pkg price USD$ 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

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.

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