Heidelberg Unveils the Varimatrix 105 CSF Die Cutter
03/10/2008
- For both hot foil embossing and die cutting applications
- Added value thanks to more surface finishing options
At drupa 2008, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) will be
unveiling the Varimatrix
105 CSF die cutter (CSF stands for cutting, stripping,
and foil embossing), which can be used for hot foil embossing and
as a die cutter with stripping function. This makes the machine
ideal for commercial and packaging printers who are looking to
offer their customers a comprehensive service and added value
thanks to a wider range of surface finishing options.
Metallic effects and multistage/relief embossing can be applied efficiently in a single pass using the hot foil module of the Varimatrix 105 CSF. The cost-effective technology of the hot foil embosser is highly impressive. It is possible to heat only specific zones, which means that the complete plate does not have to be heated when working with small formats. In addition, a variety of feeds optimizes foil use.
The straightforward touchscreen control of the Varimatrix 105 CSF also enables cost-effective embossing and metallic surface finishes for short and very short runs. A frame-changing system results in quick and ergonomic job changes. New hot foils or die cutting jobs can be prepared on the optional frame-changing table while the current job is being die cut or embossed in the machine. Thanks to the ergonomic design, a single operator can pull the large hot honeycomb plates straight out of the machine onto the frame-changing table.
Metallic effects and multistage/relief embossing can be applied efficiently in a single pass using the hot foil module of the Varimatrix 105 CSF. The cost-effective technology of the hot foil embosser is highly impressive. It is possible to heat only specific zones, which means that the complete plate does not have to be heated when working with small formats. In addition, a variety of feeds optimizes foil use.
The straightforward touchscreen control of the Varimatrix 105 CSF also enables cost-effective embossing and metallic surface finishes for short and very short runs. A frame-changing system results in quick and ergonomic job changes. New hot foils or die cutting jobs can be prepared on the optional frame-changing table while the current job is being die cut or embossed in the machine. Thanks to the ergonomic design, a single operator can pull the large hot honeycomb plates straight out of the machine onto the frame-changing table.
The Varimatrix 105 CSF can be equipped with a mechanical rewinder
or a brush system to remove the used foil. The rewinder can be used
to wind the foils on six independent shafts in a dedicated module.
Optical control elements in the brush system prevent tears in the
thin foil by ensuring stable foil tension. The brush system removes
used foil from the side of the machine, where it can be collected
and disposed of.
The Varimatrix 105 CSF is highly flexible and can process a wide range of different substrates - from paper of 80 grams per square meter and above to card and solid board of up to 1,400 grams per square meter and corrugated board up to a thickness of two millimeters (0.08 inch) for hot foil embossing. It can also die cut and strip corrugated board up to four millimeters (0.16 inch) thick. The key features of the Varimatrix 105 CSF include its excellent quality and efficient workflows. Themaximum processing speeds are 6,000 sheets per hour for hot foil embossing and 7,500 sheets per hour for die cutting and stripping. Sheet formats ranging from a minimum of 350 x 400 millimeters (13.78 x 15.75 inches) to a maximum of 750 x 1,050 millimeters (29.53 x 41.34 inches) can be processed.
Image 1:
The Varimatrix 105 CSF die cutter being unveiled by Heidelberg at drupa 2008 can be used for hot foil embossing and as a die cutter with stripping function.
Image 2:
Metallic effects and multistage/relief embossing can be applied efficiently in a single pass using the hot foil module of the Varimatrix 105 CSF.
Further information for journalists:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Corporate Communications
Hilde Weisser
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 50 66
Fax: +49 (0)6221 92 50 69
E-mail: hilde.weisser@heidelberg.com
The Varimatrix 105 CSF is highly flexible and can process a wide range of different substrates - from paper of 80 grams per square meter and above to card and solid board of up to 1,400 grams per square meter and corrugated board up to a thickness of two millimeters (0.08 inch) for hot foil embossing. It can also die cut and strip corrugated board up to four millimeters (0.16 inch) thick. The key features of the Varimatrix 105 CSF include its excellent quality and efficient workflows. Themaximum processing speeds are 6,000 sheets per hour for hot foil embossing and 7,500 sheets per hour for die cutting and stripping. Sheet formats ranging from a minimum of 350 x 400 millimeters (13.78 x 15.75 inches) to a maximum of 750 x 1,050 millimeters (29.53 x 41.34 inches) can be processed.
Image 1:
The Varimatrix 105 CSF die cutter being unveiled by Heidelberg at drupa 2008 can be used for hot foil embossing and as a die cutter with stripping function.
Image 2:
Metallic effects and multistage/relief embossing can be applied efficiently in a single pass using the hot foil module of the Varimatrix 105 CSF.
Further information for journalists:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Corporate Communications
Hilde Weisser
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 50 66
Fax: +49 (0)6221 92 50 69
E-mail: hilde.weisser@heidelberg.com
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