Digital (flatbed) cutter

[Modern Ink Signs]

Ok 101 brain.......

Looking at adding a digital cutter.

Any pros/cons and what you think (if you have one) for....

ZUND G3 L-2500
COLEX Sharpcut SX
SUMMA F1832

Cutting your typical materials acm, coro, pvc, foam core. Also vinyl laminated and non-laminated regular cutting and thru cuts


Thanks in advance

 

[Bly]

We have a Zund G3 - Oce ProCut version.
It's a very productive machine that will cut any of those materials quickly and easily.
Print, scan the barcode and cut.
You can train new staff to do simple operations on it in about 15 minutes.
The router auto bit changer is amazing.

 

[ProColorGraphics]

I LOVE my Summa F!!! It has done everything I needed it too. I have the 1612, the small one, and have no issues with the size. If budget and space allowed, yes, I would definitely go with the 1832! I have most of their tools, let me know if you have any questions.

 

[HulkSmash]

honestly out of that list, the ZUND is king, but the summa can do almost as much as the zund, not as fast, and not as automated, but it's also like 70k less. I think for an entry level, you can't lose with the summa, then upgrade when you get a bottleneck at your digital finisher. And from my understanding the summas F's have an amazing resale value.

 

[Superior_Adam]

Zund all the way. Yes they are at the top of the price range but it will last forever and finishes everything amazing. Very easy to use. We have had ours 3 years and not 1 tech visit. No need and buying a lower end model to have to eventually upgrade later.

 

[Technician]

I have the experience to work on both Zünd and Summa as technician. I do installation and repairs on both of them. It is what people saying, Zünd is top of the line but Summa is coming close and closer. Cutting speed is about the same. The difference is in the tools and the router is much better on the Zünd. I should look at how is the support and service is in your area for the different brands? And make a choice from that. If you don’t want to do a more costly investment you go with Summa and trading up later if wanted. As others already told you both machine have a great re selling value. If we ever get in a used Summa or Zünd it’s sold before it’s leaving the old users. I think we even has a waiting list of customer want used cutting tables..
Good luck in your investment

 

[Keith Wright]

we run the Kongsberg c44, an amazing bit of machinery..

 

[Modern Ink Signs]

Anyone using the Multicam Celero Cutter or the Kongsberg X Edge?

If so what are your thoughts on the machine?

 

[Greg Kelm]

We love our Zund! Easy to use and is a complete workhorse.

 

[Modern Ink Signs]

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[FireSprint.com]

We custom cut everything on our Zund. Nothing better for those materials. But your list isn't a fair fight. As others have said, you can buy two of the Summas for one Zund. It would be more useful to pick a price range and then start your comparison.