Graphtec FC8600 Cutter
FC8600 Series high-performance roll feed cutting plotter is an industry leader for sign makers, graphic artists, automotive aftermarket professionals, countertop installers and other related users. Graphtec FC8600 vinyl cutter sets an industry standard for quality and durability, and is now an even more powerful tool for any professional in the search of the highest-quality and most technically-advanced cutter on the market. Graphtec's sophisticated and proprietary technology, the Tangential Control mode, allows for complete elimination of distorted, rounded, or lifted corners, even when highly intricate design cutting is required. This innovative features allows the Graphtec FC8600 to cut small text strings on vinyl.
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The FC8600 series is the flagship model of Graphtec America. Known around the world for its high precision cutting, and build quality, the FC8600 is the ultimate finishing solution for the signage, apparel, and automotive markets. Included Graphtec Pro Studio and Cutting Master 4 software provide all of the tools needed to create stunning print & cut signage, decals, apparel and more. Utilizing the strength of the Advanced Registration Mark Sensing system (ARMS), and its 600g of down force, even the most challenging medias such as high intensity reflective are cleanly cut.
Graphtec FC8600 series high-performance roll feed cutting plotter is an industry leader for sign makers, graphic artists, and other related users. The FC8600 series features a maximum cutting speed of 58.5 in/sec, 4.0 G maximum acceleration, and 20 to 600 g selectable cutting forces, allowing users to process diamond grade, high-intensity reflective film, sandblast resist rubber, automotive window & paint protection films, self-adhesive vinyl, Amberlith™ and Rubylith™, among other media types.
Graphtec FC8600 Cutter Features:
| Model | FC8600-60 | FC8600-75 | FC8600-100 | FC8600-130 | FC8600-160 |
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| CPU | 32-bit CPU | ||||
| Configuration | Grit rolling type | ||||
| Drive method | Digital servo drive | ||||
| Max. cutting area (W x L) (*1) | 2 ft x 164 ft 610 mm x 50 m |
2 ft 6 in x 164 ft 762 mm x 50 m |
3 ft 6 in x 164 ft 1067 mm x 50 m |
4 ft 6 in x 164 ft 1372 mm x 50 m |
5 ft 4 in x 164 ft 1626 mm x 50 m |
| Cutting area of guaranteed accuracy (*2) | 23.23 in x 50 ft | 29.21 in x 50 ft | 41 in x 32 ft, 35.2 in x 50 ft |
53 in x 32 ft, 35.2 in x 50 ft |
63 in x 32 ft, 35.2 in x 50 ft |
| Mountable media width | Min. 1.97 in |
Min. 1.97 in |
Min. 1.97 in |
Min. 1.97 in |
Min. 1.97 in |
| Max. cross cut width | 2 ft 4.9 in (734 mm) | 2 ft 10 in (886 mm) | 3 ft 10.88 in (1191 mm) | 4 ft 10.9 in (1496 mm) | 5 ft 8.9 in (1750 mm) |
| Number of push rollers | 2 rollers | 2 rollers | 3 rollers | 3 rollers | 4 rollers |
| Max. cutting speed | 4 ft 10.46 in/s (1485 mm/s) at 45° direction | ||||
| Axial acceleration | Max. 39.2 m/s2 (4 G) in 8 steps | ||||
| Cutting force | Max. 5.88 N (600 gf) in 48 steps | ||||
| Mechanical resolution | 0.005 mm | ||||
| Programmable resolution | GP-GL: 0.1 / 0.05 / 0.025 / 0.01 mm, HP-GL™: 0.025 mm | ||||
| Distance accuracy (*2) | Max. 0.1 mm or 0.1 % of plotted length | ||||
| Repeatability (*2) | Max. 0.1 mm in plot up to 2 m (excluding the expansion and contraction of the media) | ||||
| Minimum character size | Approx. 3 mm alphanumeric (varies depending on character font and media) | ||||
| Mountable number of tools | 1 tool (cutting blade, plotting pen or pouncing tool) in standard; 2 tools (cutting blade and plotting pen) when second penholder (optional) is installed |
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| Blade types | Supersteel (0.9 mm or 1.5 mm diameter) | ||||
| Pen types | Water-based fiber-tip pen, Oil-based ballpoint pen | ||||
| Pouncing tool type | Steel pin 1.2 mm diameter, required optional pouncing tool (PPA 33-TP12) | ||||
| Media types (*3) | Self-adhesive marking film (vinyl, fluorescent, reflective, high-intensity reflective film) up to 0.25 mm thick, Sandblast resist rubber up to 1 mm thick |
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| Compatible paper for pouncing | Regular paper from 0.06 to 0.13 mm thick | ||||
| Light pointer | Built into the tool carriage | ||||
| Cross-cutter | Built into the tool carriage | ||||
| Perforation cutting | Supported (performed by force control) | ||||
| Registration mark sensing system | Scans the mark by optical sensor (ARMS5.0), Segment area and Multiple-mark compensation, 4-points axis alignment, Auto mark detect | ||||
| Standard interface | USB2.0 (High speed), RS-232C, and Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) | ||||
| Buffer memory | 2 MB | ||||
| Command sets | GP-GL / HP-GL™ emulation (Set by menu or command, and selects from GP-GL, HP-GL™, or Auto select) | ||||
| Condition settings | Dual configuration (save two (2) user settings with eight (8) separate condition setting for each user) | ||||
| Display | Graphic type LCD (3-inch, backlight) | ||||
| Power source | 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz | ||||
| Power consumption | Max. 160 VA | ||||
| Operating environment | 10 to 35 °C, 35 to 75 % R.H. (non-condensing) | ||||
| Guaranteed accuracy environment | 16 to 32 °C, 35 to 70 % R.H. (non-condensing) | ||||
| External dimensions (W x D x H) | Approx. 44" x 28" x 48" (1120 x 711 x 1219 mm) |
Approx. 50" x 28" x 48" (1270 x 711 x 1219 mm) |
Approx. 61.8" x 28" x 48" (1570 x 715 x 1219 mm) |
Approx. 73.6" x 28" x 48" (1870 x 711 x 1219 mm) |
Approx. 84" x 28" x 48" (2130 x 711 x 1219 mm) |
| Weight | Approx. 38 kgs / 106 lbs including stand |
Approx. 52 kgs / 115 lbs including stand |
Approx. 60 kgs / 133 lbs including stand |
Approx. 68 kgs / 150 lbs including stand |
Approx. 73 kgs / 161 lbs including stand |
| Included software (*4) | Windows driver, Plotter controller, Graphtec Pro Studio (*5), Cutting Master 4, Graphtec Studio for Mac |
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| Compatible OS (*4) | Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 Mac OS 10.7 to 10.12 |
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| Compatible Standards | UL60950-1, cUL, CE mark (Low voltage and EMC), KC mark (Low voltage and EMC) | ||||
| FCC-A, EN55022-A | |||||
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