Xeikon, an innovator in digital color printingtechnology, will unveil its newly developed Flatbed die-cut unit, the XeikonFDU at drupa 2016, Messe Düsseldorf, 31 May to 10 June.
Developed to aid efficient end-to-end printing andconverting for folding carton printers, the Flatbed Die-cut Unit is ideal fornearline finishing of digital work but can also accommodate offset litho runs.
Jeroen Van Bauwel, Xeikon Product Management Director,comments, "Our Flatbed Die-cut Unit was designed specifically for Xeikon technology,although it can also be used for materials printed using conventional printing methods.The Xeikon FDU enables converters to rapidly finish quick turnaround jobs in acost effective way. This approach streamlines throughput, eliminatesbottlenecks, improves production flexibility and increases overall plant capacity.Sheets are accurately and automatically registered for precise cutting andcreasing without the need for time-consuming set-ups.
Van Bauwel continues, "There was a real gap in themarket for an easy, affordable and fast-set-up solution to handle the growingvolume of short run, fast turnaround jobs. A key benefit of the used technologyis its ability to support smaller dies and counter plates for a more costeffective production. The fact that no nicks are needed between cartons is avaluable proposition for pharma and cosmetic boxes. It is also capable of embossing,which allows printers to offer value added services, including Braille."
This 2000-sheet-per-hour flatbed system handles sheetsizes from 400 x 400mm (15,7"x 15,7") up to 530 x 1000mm (20,9"x 39,4") and amaximum die cut size of 490 x 700mm (19.2 x 27.6"). Substrate thickness canrange from 160 to 890 micron for paper and carton board and also microflutecorrugated board can be finished, making it ideal for completing offset as wellas digital runs.
Van Bauwel concludes: "The Xeikon FDU completes ourFolding Carton Suite. Bringing this product to market illustrates our continuedinvestments in technologies that focus on meeting the needs of our customers.Visitors to our stand at drupa will see first-hand how the Flatbed Die-cut Unitcan benefit their businesses at a compelling price point that is unmatched inthe industry."
