Computerized Mat Cutters CMC Vendors for picture framing shops

Frame shop computerized mat cutters CMC comparison list last updated 6/19/2024. Comments, corrections, suggestions? CONTACT US

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Please use these tools to visit each site, contact the vendors, try their demos, see them in the field, and make an informed buying decision. Some factors that should be taken into consideration are availability of service/tech support, user friendliness of software, accuracy/quality of cuts, cost of ownership/maintenance, blade cost, etc. Vendor prices subject to change without notice, and may vary by country. As a result, prices are no longer included on this chart. Information on this list was originally gathered from vendor websites. All vendors on this list were emailed, asked for their input, and are encouraged to make corrections at any time. Vendor speed and feature claims have not been verified and I claim no responsibility for accuracy or merchantability fitness. Check with vendor for current prices, show specials, and other promotions.

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CMC brand and model Company web site and contact info	max mat size in inches	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	40x32 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. 2023 update: Company has been non responsive for some time, may no longer be operating. Lease-to-own program starts at $245/month
Gunnar AiOX Basic gunnar-usa.com Gunnar USA 360-657-5291 Washington, USA	36x48 44x66	incl	2 0 1 5	PC required, free s/w upgrade, and copies	pneum button clamp, no wastage	2 4	44¢ 50- 100 mats	8	opt $300	Single 45° cutting head, 20”/second, automatic depth control, automatic nesting, optional T1 scoring/creasing tools for debossing and custom packaging, warranty is 2 years or 50,000 openings, USB interface, GMC s/w free updates for life, ArtView visualization included free, 200+ design templates & scalable packaging templates, optional vacuum table, extended support available, lease financing available. Last updated by vendor 7/27/2015 JG. Please call for current pricing.
Gunnar AiOX Hybrid gunnar-usa.com Gunnar USA 360-657-5291 Washington, USA	36x48 44x66	incl	2 0 1 5	PC required, free s/w upgrade, and copies	pneum button clamp, no wastage	2 4	44¢ 50- 100 mats	8	wall mnt or opt stand $400	Patented Hybrid cutting head automatically does 45° and 90° cuts, 20”/second, automatic depth control, dynamic depth profiles for changing mat thickness without manual intervention, automatic nesting, scoring tools included for debossing and custom packaging, warranty is 2 years or 50,000 openings, USB interface, GMC s/w free updates for life, ArtView visualization included free, 200+ design templates & scalable packaging templates, optional vacuum table, extended support available, lease financing available. Last updated by vendor 7/27/2015 JG. Please call for current pricing.
Gunnar AiOX Professional gunnar-usa.com Gunnar USA 360-657-5291 Washington, USA	36x48 44x66	incl	2 0 1 5	PC required, free s/w upgrade, and copies	pneum button clamp, no wastage	2 4	44¢ 50- 100 mats	1 2	incl	Twin 45° and 90° cutting heads, 40”/second, automatic depth control, automatic nesting, optional T1 scoring/creasing tools for debossing and packaging, cuts up to 12-ply board or 3/16” foam core, optional dual zone cutting (XL table only), warranty is 2 years or 200,000 openings, USB interface, GMC s/w free updates for life, ArtView visualization included free, 200+ design templates & scalable packaging templates, optional vacuum table, extended support available, lease financing available. Last updated by vendor 7/27/2015 JG. Please call for current pricing.
Gunnar 4001 gunnar-usa.com Gunnar USA 360-657-5291 Washington, USA	49x74	incl	2 0 0 8	PC required, free s/w upgrade, and copies	pneum button clamp & vacuum combo, no wastage	2 4	44¢ 50- 100 mats	1 2	incl	Largest cutting surface available, 49” x 74”, configured with servo motors, vacuum bed, and button clamps for zero waste. Positioning speed up to 80”/second, Twin 45° and 90° cutting heads, dual zone cutting (COE), automatic depth control, automatic nesting, T1 Debossing/creasing tools optional, cuts up to 12-ply board or 3/16” foam core, warranty is 2 years or 400,000 openings, USB interface, GMC s/w free updates for life, ArtView visualization included free, 200+ design templates & scalable packaging templates, optional vacuum table, extended support available, lease financing available. Last updated by vendor 7/27/2015 JG. Please call for current pricing.
Trucut ELAN jwp-industries.co.uk Stretford Manchester UK 0161 865 0399	32x48 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 taken over 2017 by JWP Industries UK
Trucut EXCEL jwp-industries.co.uk Stretford Manchester UK 0161 865 0399	32x48 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 taken over 2017 by JWP Industries UK
Trucut ALPHA jwp-industries.co.uk Stretford Manchester UK 0161 865 0399	32x48 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. taken over 2017 by JWP Industries UK
Valiani MatPro CMC-iX www.valiani.com Valiani N America 888.825.4264 Florida, USA	32x48 40x60	opt $1200	2 0 0 5	PC 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. Optional matstylus head for french lines, line art, signatures. speed: 12"/sec. Cut from front or back. Can cut pre-assembled double or triple mats without removing from machine. Can cut 3/8" gator board or foam-core. 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 LIBRA www.valiani.com Valiani N America 888.825.4264 Florida, USA	32x48 40x60	opt $1200	2 0 1 1	PC incl s/w updates included	pneum clamp ~????"	2 4	??¢ ~50 mats	8	incl ~40 deg	This is a product introduced June 2011. Details are still pending for this product, from the vendor..
Valiani SUPREME-iS www.valiani.com Valiani N America 888.825.4264 Florida, USA	32x48 40x60	opt $1200	2 0 0 5	PC 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. Optional matstylus head for french lines, line art, signatures. speed: 21"/sec. Cut from front or back. Can cut pre-assembled double or triple mats without removing from machine. Can cut 3/8" gator board or foam-core. 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	32x48 40x60	incl	1 9 9 8	PC 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. Optional matstylus head for french lines, line art, signatures. speed: 43"/sec. Cut from front or back. Can cut pre-assembled double or triple mats without removing from machine. Can cut 3/8" gator board or foam-core. 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	40x60	incl	2 0 0 5	PC 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. Optional matstylus head for french lines, line art, signatures. 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. Can cut 3/8" gator board or foam-core. 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 refurbished www.wizardcutters.com Wizard International 888.855.3335 Washington, USA	40x60	purch: $ask rental: $ask	2 0 0 3	PC included, free s/w upg, demo	pneum clamp 1.5"	1 2	15¢	8	wall or floor	Single blade. 15 lf/min, supports TTFs, multi & 360 rot. openings. trade in/upgrade pgm, 45 degree metal cart and box of premium blades included, phone support. optional debossing cartridge available. MatDesigner® s/w (free w/purchase, $500 with rental), Seamless Integ w/FrameShop Visualize. Lease options available. 3 Rental programs available. (unlimited, 1000 corners/mo, 500 corners/mo) Last updated by vendor 6/1/2016 DS. Please EMAIL for current pricing.
Wizard 9000 & 9000s www.wizardcutters.com Wizard International 888.855.3335 Washington, USA	32x40 40x60	purch: incl rental: $ask	2 0 1 0	PC included, free s/w upg, demo	pneum clamp ?"	2 4	15¢	8	wall floor or pc	SwitchBlade cartridges (45, 45+, 52, 90 degrees, w/box of blades for each). 30 lf/min, supports TTFs, mult & 360 rot. openings. trade in/upgrade pgm, phone support. Optional pen tool, debossing cartridge pks, vinyl tool starter kit, box design kit. Frameshop® s/w (free w/purchase, $750 with rental), Seamless Integ w/FrameShop Visualize. Setup incl w/purchase. 12mo pc warr, Lease options available. 2 Rental programs available. (Unlimited, 1000 corners/mo) Last updated by vendor 6/1/2016 DS. Please EMAIL for current pricing.
Wizard Eclipse Flex www.wizardcutters.com Wizard International 888.855.3335 Washington, USA	40x60	purch: $ask rental: $ask	2 0 1 6	PC included, free s/w upg, demo	pneum clamp ??? "	2 4	??¢	8	wall or floor	THIS ENTRY PENDING SUBMISSION FROM VENDOR. Please EMAIL for current pricing.
CMC brand and model Company web site and contact info	max mat size in inches	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.