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Allen Datagraph fact sheet page
When you want an unparalleled selection of features and cutting formats, you need the Allen Datagraph 800 Plus Series of Vinyl Cutters that combines development experience with cutting edge technology. Durably constructed in the U.S.A. of quality steel, stainless steel and aluminum components, the Plus series is designed for the most challenging and demanding applications.

The Allen 800 Plus Series is built around our FastPath Technology™, which boosts throughput at least 40%! And, when it comes to optional features, the Allen 800 Plus Series is a cut above the rest. Configure your cutter for virtually any requirement by choosing the capabilities you need. Allen has developed a complete selection of exclusive features like our field-proven long tracking vinyl guide system, which ensures unlimited tracking of unpunched vinyls and our new Gold Touch 2 cutting head, which offers the widest available range of vinyl cutting forces and control steps. Link: http://www.allendatagraph.com/cut800.html

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Critical aspects of plotter blade and knife selection for use in sign making applications include:

	Material selection for maximum wear resistance at a reasonable cost
	Edge geometry, especially in the area of the tip, to balance cut force and quality of cut with blade life
	Angle of cut determined by blade shape

Vinyl Cutting Tips: The proper degree blade, the correct downforce, and the right blade depth guarantees quality cuts. Standard blades are 45 degrees. A standard or lower degree blade may not cut thicker materials because the blade gets buried in the material. A steeper, angled blade (60°) is tall enough to cut all the way through thick materials and pivots easier when cutting corners. The quality of the cut depends on the sharpness of the blade and the condition of the teflon strip. A cutter gauge helps you to precisely set the depth of your blade, which will extend your blade life significantly.

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The sign making industry is served by many very capable OEMs such as Gerber, Ioline, Roland, Mimaki, Allen Datagraph, Anagraph, Summagraphics, American Graphtec, Mutoh, and Techno-Arts. These equipment manufacturers rely on keen cutting edges on many varieties of carbide to get the desired results.

Critical aspects of plotter blade and knife selection for use in sign making applications include:

	Material selection for maximum wear resistance at a reasonable cost
	Edge geometry, especially in the area of the tip, to balance cut force and quality of cut with blade life
	Angle of cut determined by blade shape

If you do not see a term describing your process, please contact us directly for more information. Chances are one of our Applications Engineers has worked on a similar problem in the past and can use his or her knowledge and experience to create a custom cutting solution for you.