Diametric, one of the UK’s leading producers of nameplates and badges has begun operation on a Plockmatic ColorCut FB9500 ProT flatbed cutter. Production began two days after the machine was delivered to its factory at Newport on the Isle of Wight.
The investment adds to an operation that already includes flatbed cutting, including a Kongsberg X20, and adds to the range of materials that can be processed. Diametric services a number of industries with different styles of name badge, with a particular strength in the automotive sector. This includes flat and domed labels, labels on metallic and different types of plastic substrate. The company also produces flat panel membrane switches and touch pads. This versatility is part of the appeal of the ColorCut,
Managing director Joe Newnhan says: “Our customers look to us for quality, responsiveness, and technical precision across some of the most demanding materials. The ColorCut FB9500 gives us even greater confidence to deliver consistent accuracy across every substrate we handle. At the decision was a virtual no-brainer because of the range of substrates that can be used and many advanced features.”
The autofeeder can be loaded with up to 1,000 sheets and once set up the cutter can operate without supervision unlike other cutting tables. Sheet to sheet accuracy is delivered through a Rear Mark scanning system. A QR code ready can access job details on the fly and make the necessary adjustments to keep the machine running.
The company uses a variety of technologies to produce any kind of badge or nameplate with colour accuracy on the chosen material a pEd Hudson
articular skill set that Diametric has. Printing includes screen and inkjet printing, with a.Natgraph UV dryer a recent addition to its screen printing capacity and a further Mimaki UV flatbed adding to digital print capability.
Plockmatic UK general manager Ed Hudson adds: “Diametric’s values and reputation for precision, quality, and continuous innovation perfectly align with our own. We’re delighted that the ColorCut FB9500 ProT is helping to support its growth as well as improve efficiency across such a wide range of specialist materials. This installation underlines how our automation technology can help manufacturers of all sizes achieve exceptional, repeatable results.”
