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Four Uses For A Paper Cutting Machine

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Here at AfterPrint, we specialise in providing a wide range of suppliers with the Print Finishing Equipment necessary for their industries. One of our most popular ranges is our paper cutter machines. Coming in a variety of shapes and sizes from some of the world’s leading brands, our paper cutting machines are used for a variety of reasons. In order to show how one of our guillotines could benefit your business, we’ve put together the following guide.

Bespoke Packaging For Your Business

Part of our paper cutter machine range is made up of digital die cutters. Originally made for cutting leather for the shoe industry as far back as the 19th Century, these machines are now utilised by a wide range of industries for other purposes. Due to their flexibility, many uses have been found for them from people trying to find the next big thing to catch a customer’s eye.

One of the most common things that we now see our die cutting machines being used for is bespoke packaging. With some of our machines holding the ability to cut through any flexible material up to 2mm, this also makes them perfect for producing signage, in store displays, point of sale media and so much more.

Perfect Corners Courtesy of Round Corner Cutters

Sometimes print finishing can rely on those all important final touches to perfect a product. For that reason, you may wish to invest in one of our Round Corner Cutting Machines. Despite their name, we can assure that no corners are cut in the making of this machinery. Whether you decide to opt for the Warrior model or our Grafcut range, you’re guaranteed exceptional build quality.

Thanks to the precision that these machines offer, and their ability to cut into thick stacks of paper or card, the possibilities are endless. Some of the most popular uses for these paper cutter machines are business cards, playing cards and luggage tags.

Ace Your Art Projects With a Paper Trimmer

Whilst a lot of our customers are looking for machines to really boost their print based business, we also supply equipment to those working on a smaller scale. Our paper trimmer range is a perfect example of this, as it’s often used for smaller craft and art projects. Our Ideal paper trimmers are also well suited to offices where they may be called upon to help boost productivity. As a result, they are commonly used in architects offices and even small print shops.

Ideal paper cutters are one of the most popular paper guillotines across Europe thanks to a proven reliability that few others can match. Not only that, but our paper trimmers come in a wide array of shapes and sizes to cater all the way up to lengths of 1,100mm and thickness of 4mm.

Boost Your Digital Print Business

The most popular ranges amongst our selection of paper cutting machines are as follows:

Both of these brands are from leading brands across the world. Thanks to our knowledge and standing in the Print Finishing industry, we have been able to secure exclusive UK dealerships with them.

Ideal Paper Guillotines

As we’ve already touched one, Ideal Paper Guillotines have swept over Europe thanks to their consistency in reliability and quality across the board. Our range of Ideal paper cutting machines offers a wide range of options suitable for any small to medium digital printer. From more entry level benchtop models such as the Ideal Guillotine 4315 to a more feature filled model like their range topping flagship Ideal Guillotine 7260, you’re sure to find the right fit for you. From higher education and universities to small to medium print rooms, Ideal Paper Guillotines are sure to help your business.

Grafcut Paper Guillotines

Here at AfterPrint, we are extremely proud to be able to offer Grafcut’s paper cutting machines as a part of our Print Finishing range. With over 40 years of experience as designers and manufacturers of print finishing machines, these are built to the highest standards. This is further backed up by the fact that they are produced entirely on their premises in Warsaw, Poland meaning that quality control is on point from inception to completion.

If you’re looking for something to take you to the next level of being a large printer, our Grafcut Guillotine’s can do just that. For example, the flagship Grafcut guillotine G73H has a powerful fully hydraulic drive of blade and clamp that is perfect for larger format requirements.
Despite the name, we can assure that no corners were cut in the making of these machines. However, in order to cater for everyone, there are also entry level options such as the Grafcut Guillotine G52.

Between both of these brands, you’re sure to find the right paper cutting machine to take your business to the next level.

Interested? Enquire About A Paper Cutting Machine Today

If you’ve taken an interest into any of our paper guillotines, please contact us. Our team is committed to helping you find the right equipment to solve anything from a technical conundrum or productivity lull. With over 50 years of experience in the Print Finishing industry, our team is well equipped to help in any way that they can. More information on all of our products, including detailed specifications can be found across our website. You can also find more helpful guides, FAQs and articles in our blog section.

Ideal 7260 Guillotine Cutter
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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.

Differences between paper guillotine and trimmer
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What is the Difference Between a Paper Guillotine and a Trimmer?

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People often end up calling a paper guillotine a trimmer or vice versa, getting them confused. However, when purchasing one, it’s important to note that both terms refer to a different type of tool. Which you’ll need will depend on a variety of factors that you’ll need to consider. Therefore, in our latest blog post, we’re going to explain the differences, so that you can make your decision.

What is a Paper Guillotine?

Paper guillotines come in a variety of forms, intended for a variety of environments. However, before exploring these it’s important to consider their purpose, which is to accurately and neatly cut through paper. The amount of paper needing to be cut and the demand that will be applied dictates which guillotine is best suited.

For example, looking at AfterPrint’s range, the Grafcut Paper Guillotines are prepared for continuous use in the toughest of environments. To be able to thrive in this environment, they have been equipped with fully hydraulic operation. Alternatively, Ideal Paper Guillotines are the more suitable option for a small or medium digital printer.

What is a Paper Trimmer?

The paper guillotines that have been mentioned above thrive when challenged with reams upon reams of paper. However, there is an alternative for smaller loads. Ideal Paper Trimmers are the perfect solution for those looking to slice a smaller volume of paper. However, due to needing less power behind them, they tend to be powered manually, rather than with the help of hydraulics.

Paper Trimmers also better suit personal projects such as craft and art projects, small print shops, small offices and school classrooms. Their smaller nature and lack of automated parts brings the price to a level that reflects that. Therefore, they are usually a much cheaper option than the guillotine. However, it is important to note that paper trimmers such as ours are only intended for sheet stacks of up to 60 sheets and sizes up to 1,100mm.

What are the Differences Between a Paper Guillotine and Trimmer?

With the purpose of each tool understood, we can start to explore the main differences to consider when purchasing a guillotine or trimmer. It’s important when purchasing either tool that you know what is right for your project by asking yourself the following three questions:

What is the project size?

When choosing between a guillotine and a trimmer, it’s important to recognise the size of the task ahead. If the tool will be expected to get through reams and reams of paper, regularly, a mechanical guillotine is more likely to be able to handle the pressure. However, if you’re looking for something that can help with art projects, smaller documents, or less regular demands a paper trimmer may be much more handy.

Manual or digital?

One of the most noticeable differences between a paper trimmer and guillotine is the way that it’s used. A paper trimmer is driven manually, either by hand or a foot pedal. Some believe that this is more handy, given that you have direct control over how it cuts.

However, paper guillotines with digital interfaces bring their own benefits. For example, on some machines, the self-diagnostic software can help tell you when there is a problem and how to fix it. Not only that, but certain tasks can be remembered by the machine, to be repeated even quicker in the future.

How much would you like to spend?

As with most products, budget is a vital thing to consider before buying. You have to ask yourself, how much you’re willing to spend to solve your dilemma. Due to the digital nature and level of mechanics involved, paper guillotines tend to be more expensive. However, this can be justified if they will be used regularly to improve efficiency. On the other hand, the more simple design of a paper trimmer makes it more accessible to those with a lower budget.

Paper Guillotines and Paper Trimmers at AfterPrint

With all of this in mind, a lot of the decision making rests on knowing which tool your project requires. If a trimmer can’t handle the work, a guillotine can be a smart investment. There’s no point trying to overwork a trimmer to save money. However, if a project can be handled by a trimmer, why not save your money and opt for the cheaper alternative.

If you have any questions regarding any of our paper guillotines, trimmers or other products, please contact us. Our experienced and friendly team will be happy to assist you with your decision. With over 50 years combined experience in the print finishing field, we pride ourselves in delivering customers with the best possible advice and service. More advice can also be found in our blog, where our guide on ‘choosing the right guillotine’ may be able to help further.

Our knowledge and trusted foundations within the market have also enabled us to secure UK dealerships with a variety of market leading brands, including Grafcut for paper guillotines. When you select AfterPrint, you get the UK’s premier specialist in digital print finishing equipment on your team.