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What is the Best Guillotine Cutter For Me?

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Here at AfterPrint, we have been providing our clients with cutting edge paper guillotines for over 50 years. In that time, we have supplied our Print Finishing machines to a wide variety of industries. Therefore, we understand the different demands expected of our guillotine cutters and we work with our clients to discover which is the best for them. In order to help with this, the AfterPrint team have put together the following guide to get you started.

What Guillotine Cutter Can I Get?

Thanks to our industry knowledge and trusted foundations within the Print Finishing Industry, we have been able to secure exclusive UK Dealerships with a variety of market leading brands. Therefore, we are proud to offer our clients the very best cutting edge guillotine cutters from brands like Grafcut and Ideal.

Grafcut Paper Guillotines

Grafcut is a brand with over 40 years of experience designing and manufacturing print finishing machines. Their guillotine cutters are almost entirely produced in Warsaw, Poland. This includes their CNC cutting, grinding, milling and powder coating. It’s these in house processes that allow the factory to control the quality of their products from inception through to completion, ensuring that a high standard and attention to detail is fulfilled. You can also feel confident knowing that our Grafcut Guillotines meet strict EU safety requirements, forming part of the full CE Certification.

There are four options of guillotine cutter from Grafcut ranging from entry level to fully hydraulic machines. Therefore, our range can cater to everything from a university to a large digital printer.

Ideal Paper Guillotine

Ideal’s guillotine cutters are one of the most recognisable in the world and this comes with good reason. Not only is their range vast to cater for so many different industries, but they are manufactured to be of the highest quality. Whether you’re looking for a manual desktop guillotine or a commercial machine, we’ve got you covered. One of their most popular products and their flagship option is the Ideal Guillotine 7260. With hydraulic hybrid operation, an air table for easy paper maneuverability and twin trigger activation, it can comfortably and quickly cut approximately 800 sheets.

Whether you’re a digital printer in need of power or you’re an educational establishment requiring one of our compact benchtop models, Ideal can also cater for any situation.

2nd User Guillotines

If you’re not bothered about buying a brand new machine, you may be interested in checking out our 2nd user range. All of the models on sale have been fully refurbished and tested by our engineers. They are also sold with a 3 month warranty for further assurance. If you can’t find what you need today, keep checking back as our stock updates regularly.

Why Should I Invest in a Guillotine Cutter?

If your business requires you to cut reams upon reams of paper both quickly and efficiently, it may be worth investing in a guillotine cutter. Here at AfterPrint, we understand that time is money for most of our clients. That’s why our paper guillotines are designed to improve efficiency in the workplace. For example, if you’re a digital printer that needs to be cutting hundreds of sheets to a tight deadline, a hydraulic option such as our Ideal Guillotine 7260 or Grafcut Guillotine G73H could be a great fit. However, if you’re looking for a more entry level machine that can cope with slightly lower loads, our Grafcut Guillotine G52 or even our manual benchtop models such as the Ideal Guillotine 4300 could be much more suitable.

Not only can these machines improve efficiency, but with some of our models being fully programmable, the possibilities of your cutting can also become endless.

What Should I Consider Before Buying?

Whilst price is an important factor to get right, you shouldn’t make this the deciding factor. If you wish to end up with the right machine, it’s vital that you carefully consider your requirements. Having a good understanding of what you will expect the paper guillotine to do is a much more helpful base for deciding on a model.

In addition to this, you should also consider the space that you have available, and your experience operating this kind of machinery. If you’re at all unsure about which model will be right for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Our team prides themselves on offering their expertise to our clients in order to ensure you make the right decision.

Enquire About Our Guillotine Cutters Today

If you have found the right guillotine cutter for you, you may be ready to make an enquiry to our team. Alternatively, if you have any questions please contact us. As mentioned earlier, our team will be happy to provide you with the expertise needed to select the right model. More information can also be found across our website, with full specifications available for each project.

Here at AfterPrint, our team works tirelessly to keep our clients at the cutting edge of the Print Finishing Arena through sourcing the world’s best equipment. When you decide to use our services, you’re guaranteed a simple but effective experience whether you’re trying to resolve a technical problem or you just require the materials to keep your business ticking. If you have found this article useful, you can find many more just like it in our latest news section. For example, you may be interested in finding out more about how a guillotine cutter can help your business.

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How Can a Guillotine Cutter Help My Business?

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Here at AfterPrint, we supply a wide range of guillotine cutters to a wide variety of clients. Over the years, we have loved hearing about how our paper cutters have been improving the lives of our customers. That’s why we thought we would share some of our favourite applications. Hopefully, this guide will help you to decide whether a guillotine cutter is right for your business.

How Can a Guillotine Cutter Help Me?

Due to the variety on offer in our guillotine cutter range, there are endless possibilities for how they can help you. From the more niche, industry specific examples to the more versatile capabilities, here is how our guillotine cutters can help.

Grafcut Paper Guillotines and Ideal Paper Guillotines

Thanks to our expert knowledge and trusted foundations within the market, we’ve been able to secure partnerships with a variety of market leading guillotine cutter brands, including Grafcut and Ideal. Manufactured in Poland, our range of Grafcut industrial quality paper guillotines are designed for continuous use in the toughest of environments. Through being manufactured almost entirely within Grafcut’s premises in Poland, it ensures that the very high standards and attention to detail promised are reflected in their products.

Ideal Paper Guillotines are probably one of the most recognisable brands on the world markets. They also boast one of the widest ranges of products from manual desktop models to semi-commercial products capable of fulfilling the needs of a medium to large digital printer. From entry level mechanical guillotines to the toughest hydraulic guillotines, our range has something to suit any clients’ demands. Our paper guillotines have often been used in the following industries:

  • Higher Education & Universities
  • Large Corporate Print Rooms
  • Medium to Large Printers

Digital Die Cutters

Our range of guillotine cutters includes a variety of digital die cutters. Originally used to cut leather in the 19th century, die cutters have come a long way, transitioning into vital contributors of the print finishing market. Digital die cutters have become increasing popular due to their flexibility as they offer a wide range of applications. Examples of what they can help to produce include, but are not limited to:

  • Signage
  • Store Displays
  • Banners
  • Bespoke Packaging
  • Labels
  • Point of Sale media
  • Personalised commercial print work and more

Whether you will be using it sporadically or subjecting it to heavy use, we’ve got an option for you in our range.

Round Corner Cutters

For those looking to add a professional looking finish to their printed products, round corner cutters are the perfect option. Our range includes three different options to cater for every budget, and level of demand and are built to last. Our round corner cutters have been applied in a number of industries with the following being some of the most popular:

  • Playing Cards
  • Business Cards
  • Luggage Tags
  • Swing Tickets
  • Swing Tags
  • Calendars

Ideal Paper Trimmers

If you’re looking for a much smaller guillotine cutter, best suited to sheet stacks of up to 60 sheets, look no further. Ideal paper trimmers are perfect for those looking to invest in a small volume, accurate, robust and reliable solution. Whether it’s for your home office or your office, these robust models are perfect for coping with demand. Our Ideal Paper Trimmers are perfect for the following situations:

  • Craft and Art Project
  • Architects’ Office
  • Schools
  • Home Office

2nd User Guillotines

In addition to our brand new range, we also sell a range of 2nd user Guillotines. All of our 2nd user models have been fully refurbished and tested by our engineers. They are also sold complete with a three month warranty.

Enquire Today About AfterPrint’s Guillotine Cutter Range

If you feel like any of the guillotine cutters mentioned in our article could help your business, enquire today. Alternatively, if you have any questions regarding any of our products, please contact us. Our experienced and friendly team would be happy to assist you with any queries that you may have. A wide variety of our products are also available for purchase in our online shop. To find out more about how to get the most out of a guillotine cutter, check out our blog.

With over 50 years of combined experience in the print finishing field, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with the best possible advice and service. By selecting AfterPrint, you’re selecting the UK’s premier specialist in digital print finishing.

Isaac with the Grafcut G52
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Grafcut Guillotine Success Story

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Grafcut Guillotines are Proving a Real Hit with their Owners

AfterPrint Ltd took on the Grafcut UK agency in November 2019 and has since sold a number of machines around the UK with fantastic feedback from all our customers. The first machine sold went into a stationery suppliers in Huddersfield and is now one year old so we thought we should provide some feedback from that customer and their thoughts on one year of ownership with a Grafcut Guillotine.

Brief History of the Customer & their Previous Machinery

Tim who owns the company has a long history in print and has used a variety of guillotines over his tenure. He previously owned a couple of Ideals including a 2006 Ideal 5221-95EP Guillotine which he purchased new at the time, but later sold on due to other investments. As the demands changed the company invested in larger machinery and purchased another commercial print company inheriting a couple of Wohlenberg Guillotines. As a result, Tim and his team know exactly what to expect from a guillotine and don’t cut corners when it comes to the quality of the finished product or their machinery.

Why they chose the Grafcut Guillotine

Tim approached AfterPrint Ltd with a specific brief for a compact SRA3 guillotine specifically to cater for their digital work. As Tim and his team had previously used an Ideal the first conversation was to consider another Ideal which was the obvious choice. However, upon our recommendation, Tim came over to see the Grafcut G52 and G73H we have available for demonstration in our showroom. Once Tim had seen the smoothness of the cutting action, the build quality of the guillotine and how easy the machine was to program he placed an order on the spot. The model he chose was the Grafcut G52 which offers him a cut width of 520mm and a cut depth of 520mm, therefore perfect for his SRA3 digital output.

One Year with the Grafcut Guillotine – What are your thoughts of the machine

The Grafcut has been the best purchase we have made in a very long time, the machine just works. We often use the machine for extended periods to cut both thin delicate work, which easily marked on the larger Wohlenberg Guillotine but cuts effortlessly without marking on the Grafcut thanks to the pressure adjustable clamp. We also often cut grey board up to 5mm thick for use with our case making machinery. Everything we throw at the machine it just eats up, we really cannot recommend the Grafcut G52 highly enough.

For more information, please get in touch and a member of our expert team will be able to discuss your guillotine requirements.

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Back to School & College

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Preventative Maintenance Contracts

After the Summer unexpected extended break now is the time that most schools and colleges are starting a new term and a new year.  AfterPrint Ltd offer preventative maintenance contracts on all Reprographic Print Finishing Machinery including Guillotines, Laminators, Shredders, Binding Machines and Folding Machines.

We can assist your Reprographics Department should you need any machine repair and/or maintenance or even if you are looking to upgrade.  Our engineers have 20 + years of experience in the Print Industry and references from other Schools and Colleges can be provided.  We have full Public Liability Insurance Certificates should you need them for your records.

Automatic 30 Day Credit Accounts

AfterPrint Ltd are happy to offer all Schools and Colleges an automatic credit account.  We will complete an approved supplier form allowing schools and colleges to add us onto their system to create an official purchase order.  An invoice then follows the purchase order payable 30 days after the completion of any maintenance.  A full technical service report and with a Health and Safety certificate for Guillotines will be provided.

Print Finishing Consumables

We can also supply consumables including guillotine blades, guillotine cut sticks, laminating films, laminating pouches, and binding wires.  We offer the same online shop price to all schools and colleges who order via an official purchase order.  The most common laminating film sizes for schools and colleges are 305mm wide, 457mm wide and 635mm wide.  AfterPrint Ltd can offer these widths and more widths in 38 Micron, 75 Micron, 125 Micron and 250 Micron.  Both Gloss and Ultra Matt are stocked for fast delivery.  Laminating Pouches are available in a variety of sizes from A7 up to A1 from 150 Micron up to 500 Micron.  Our prices are monitored constantly to remain as competitive as possible while still offering a quality product at the best price.

For more information get in touch and a member of our expert team will be able to discuss any questions you may have.

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Get the Best Results with a Guillotine Cutter

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If you find yourself needing to give documents and projects a clean edge, then using a guillotine cutter from AfterPrint is the answer!

Our range of trimmers are easy to use but it is important to understand how to use it properly to ensure you do not injure yourself.

For our new blog, we are going to share everything you need to know about using a guillotine paper cutter properly.

Your Guide to Guillotine Paper Cutters

Firstly, you will need to choose a guillotine paper cutter with good safety features such as a blade latch and finger guard.
Count the number of sheets you need to cut and determine if your cutter will be able to handle them. Each trimmer has a cutting capacity so if you try to cut too many sheets at once it will dull the blade the more it is used. Cutting too many sheets at once will give your paper rough edges too. We recommend separating sheets into piles as if you need to cut more than your cutter can handle at once this will make your job easier.

Place your paper on the cutter’s base, which most likely has a measurement grid and/or a cutting guide on it. If you need to measure your paper or if you are trying to do a special cut (such as an angled one) take advantage of these features. If the cutter is equipped with a paper clamp, please use it because it will keep your materials in place when cutting.

Now it is time to begin cutting your paper by bringing the blade down slowly and keep your hands out of the way. After the paper has been cut, recycle any scraps and be sure to use the blade latch which secures the blade. This prevents it from going up and/or crashing down and stops you from injuring yourself when using the cutter.

Simply repeat this process every time you need to use your guillotine cutter.

Using a guillotine paper cutter is simple, although you can experiment a little before you get the desired results. The most important thing to remember is to respect your trimmer’s cutting capacity and exercise caution and you will be able to cut your paper without any issues.

Got More Questions? Get in Touch!

If you have any more questions about guillotine cutters from AfterPrint, please contact us today.