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Mimaki CFX Series: High-Speed Flatbed Cutting for Signage, Packaging & More
For print shops, sign manufacturers, and packaging producers, the finishing process is just as important as the print itself. As production demands increase, businesses need cutting equipment that can deliver speed, precision, and flexibility without sacrificing quality.
The Mimaki CFX Series is a high-performance, large-format flatbed cutting system designed to streamline digital finishing workflows. With high-speed cutting, versatile tooling options, and expandable table configurations, the CFX Series helps businesses produce everything from custom signage and retail displays to corrugated packaging and industrial components.
Whether you're upgrading your current cutting equipment or bringing finishing capabilities in-house, the Mimaki CFX Series offers a powerful solution for growing production environments.
High-Speed Cutting Built for Production Efficiency
One of the standout features of the Mimaki CFX Series is its combination of speed and cutting precision.
With a maximum movement speed of 1,000 mm per second (39.4 inches per second) and acceleration up to 0.7 G, the CFX Series is engineered to handle demanding production schedules.
For busy print and sign shops, faster cutting can help reduce finishing bottlenecks, improve turnaround times, and increase overall production capacity.
The CFX Series also features up to 30 kg (66 lbs) of cutting and creasing pressure, allowing operators to process a wide variety of substrates with consistent results.
From short-run custom jobs to repetitive production cutting, the system is designed to keep work moving efficiently.
Versatile Cutting, Creasing, and Routing Capabilities
Modern production environments often work with multiple materials, each requiring different finishing techniques. The Mimaki CFX Series is designed with this flexibility in mind.
Its configurable multi-tool system accommodates up to four tools simultaneously, reducing the need for frequent tool changes between cutting operations.
Depending on the configuration and installed tooling, available capabilities include:
- Precision contour cutting for printed graphics, signs, and displays.
- Creasing for folding cartons, corrugated packaging, and other materials requiring accurate fold lines.
- V-cutting for dimensional structures, displays, and intricate folding applications.
- Reciprocating cutting for materials that benefit from oscillating blade technology.
- Optional routing for rigid substrates, including acrylic and aluminum composite materials.
This versatility makes the Mimaki CFX Series an excellent choice for businesses looking to expand beyond traditional print-and-cut applications.
Ideal Applications for the Mimaki CFX Series
The CFX Series supports a wide range of commercial and industrial applications, making it particularly valuable for businesses serving multiple markets.
Signage and Large-Format Graphics
Produce precisely cut rigid signs, promotional graphics, dimensional displays, and custom shapes. The CFX Series is well suited for sign shops that regularly work with foam board, corrugated plastic, and other sign-making substrates.
Custom Packaging and Corrugated Displays
Create folding cartons, product packaging, prototypes, and corrugated cardboard displays using specialized cutting and creasing tools. High cutting pressure and configurable tooling help accommodate complex packaging designs and a variety of board materials.
Point-of-Purchase and Retail Displays
Manufacture custom point-of-purchase (POP) displays, retail fixtures, promotional stands, and branded display components with precision and repeatability.
Industrial and Specialty Cutting
With multiple tooling options and support for thicker materials, the CFX Series can also accommodate specialty fabrication and industrial cutting applications, depending on the material and tool configuration.
Advanced Features for Accurate Digital Finishing
Speed is only one part of a productive cutting workflow. Accurate registration, reliable creasing, and consistent results are equally important.
The Mimaki CFX Series incorporates several technologies designed to improve finishing quality.
Camera-Guided Backside Cutting
An optional camera system detects registration marks and material edges to support accurate cutting from the reverse side of printed materials. This is particularly useful for applications requiring precise cutting while preserving the appearance of the printed surface.
Two Cutting Control Modes
The CFX Series offers position control and pressure control modes, allowing operators to tailor cutting and creasing to material characteristics. This flexibility is particularly beneficial when processing different types of corrugated cardboard.
Surface Tracking for V-Cutting
Table surface measurement and compensation support consistent V-cutting across the cutting area, helping manufacturers produce accurately formed dimensional structures and displays.
Together, these features help reduce finishing inconsistencies and support high-quality results across a broad range of applications.
Three Mimaki CFX Models to Fit Your Production Needs
The Mimaki CFX Series is available in three table sizes, allowing businesses to choose a cutting system that fits their production requirements.
| Model | Effective Cutting Area | |---|---| | Mimaki CFX-2513 | 100 × 51.2 inches | | Mimaki CFX-2531 | 100 × 125.6 inches | | Mimaki CFX-2550 | 100 × 200 inches |
The CFX-2513 is well suited for businesses processing standard 4 × 8-foot boards, while the larger CFX-2531 and CFX-2550 accommodate longer materials and expanded production workflows.
Another major advantage is the system's expandable design. Compatible configurations can be upgraded to larger cutting tables as production demands grow, helping businesses protect their equipment investment while planning for future expansion.
Why Invest in a Digital Flatbed Cutting System?
For businesses currently outsourcing cutting and finishing, investing in a production flatbed cutter can offer several advantages.
Bring more production in-house. Reduce reliance on third-party finishing providers and gain greater control over production schedules.
Expand your product offerings. Add custom packaging, dimensional displays, specialty signage, and other applications that require precision cutting.
Improve workflow efficiency. Reduce manual cutting processes and streamline finishing with versatile tooling and automated cutting capabilities.
Support business growth. Take on more complex projects and a wider range of substrates without investing in separate machines for every application.
The right digital flatbed cutting system can help turn finishing from a production bottleneck into an opportunity for increased productivity and new revenue.
Is the Mimaki CFX Series Right for Your Business?
The Mimaki CFX Series is an excellent option to evaluate if your business produces large-format signage, custom displays, packaging, or other products requiring accurate digital cutting and finishing.
With its high-speed performance, flexible tooling, advanced cutting technology, and multiple expandable table sizes, the CFX Series offers a versatile platform for businesses looking to improve existing workflows or pursue new production opportunities.
The best configuration will depend on your typical materials, cutting requirements, job sizes, production volume, and finishing applications.
Explore the Mimaki CFX Series at Elevated
At Elevated, we help businesses find professional printing and finishing equipment suited to their production goals.
Whether you're evaluating your first digital flatbed cutter or upgrading your existing finishing equipment, our team can help you explore the Mimaki CFX Series, compare configurations, and determine which cutting capabilities best fit your operation.
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