Summa Launches Dedicated Vinyl Cutter for DTF Print & Cut Workflow

DTF is revolutionising the textile embellishment market with its innovative approach, making it easy to print textiles like shirts, pillows, and bags quickly. This cutting-edge printing solution uses traditional DTG inks to print onto PET film. Precision is key in cutting this type of film, just like low friction and flawless execution every time.

Enter Summa’s S Class 3 bundle, a vinyl cutter setup engineered specifically for DTF applications. The bundle includes the S3 TC75 vinyl cutter, equipped with a frictionless roll feed, a roll-up system, and the advanced GoSign Pro Pack. It’s designed to prevent the scratches or roller marks that typically occur when transporting PET film.

What's DTF? 

DTF or Direct-to-Film printing is a printing method that uses traditional DTG (Direct-to-Garment) inks to print onto PET film, a transparent, strong, and yet lightweight type of media.

However, the adhesion of the ink to the PET film is designed to be just strong enough to hold the image in place until the transfer process is complete. This makes the image quite fragile before it's transferred onto textile, making precise and careful cutting essential.

This is where the DTF vinyl cutter shines. It’s designed to address the challenges of cutting fragile DTF media. Its quick, precise cuts protect the integrity of the print.

Key Factors Of Cutting DTF Media

When cutting DTF material, three key considerations need to be made to ensure optimal performance.

  • Precision cutting of single-layer media: Tangential cutting technology delivers unmatched precision and efficiency.
  • Low friction: The smooth processing of the media minimises the risk of damaging the fragile print.
  • Reliable registration marks: The consistent recognition of registration marks makes sure that the cutting process runs smoothly.

The S Class 3-DTF Bundle is meticulously curated to meet these requirements, offering an optimal solution for DTF materials.

The DTF Vinyl Cutter Is Made With The User In Mind

The components of the vinyl cutter DTF- bundle were specifically composed to optimise the DTF-cutting workflow, while paying close attention to securing the fragile prints.

  1. S3 TC75 Vinyl Cutter

The S3 TC75 - DTF features our Performance Cutting Head. It’s equipped with tangential cutting technology, the preferred choice for cutting PET film, as it’s fast and incredibly precise.

To protect the inked side of the PET film, it must be cut with the non-inked side facing the cutting knife, ensuring no contact with the machine and avoiding potential friction. As a result, the cutter must accurately detect white marks on translucent media. To ensure this, the cutting head includes an integrated camera, offering the highest level of accuracy among our mark reading options.

  1. Frictionless Roll Feed 

To prevent damage during the cutting process, it's essential to minimize friction by avoiding contact between the media and the roll. That’s where our Frictionless Roll Feed comes in. When the roll is wound with the ink facing outward, the feeding system ensures smooth and uninterrupted feeding, effectively eliminating this concern.

  1. Roll Up System

To efficiently handle PET film, which remains in roll format after cutting, we developed a custom roll-up system for the S3 TC75 units. This solution is tailored for roll-to-roll workflows, enabling seamless transitions between rolls.

Additionally, it supports unattended, overnight cutting when integrated with Summa’s automatic barcode functionality. This ensures continuous efficiency and productivity around the clock.

  1. GoSign Pro Pack Software 

The GoSign Pro Pack is included in the bundle to unlock the full functionality of the S3 TC75's integrated camera. It allows users to create a personalized camera profile for recognizing registration marks, which comes in handy with the white registration marks on translucent film. Additionally, you can automate your processes by using the automatic barcode functionality.

Ready For The Next Step?

Summa’s vinyl cutter for DTF applications bridges the gap between the sign & display and textile markets, making it the perfect addition to our vinyl cutter range. Enhance your DTF applications by exploring the capabilities of our new vinyl cutter configuration.

Visit our S Class 3 vinyl cutter page to learn more.

Do have any questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out to our team, we’re here to help!