The possibility to add over-head digital cameras for material contour recognition, projectors to visualize the cutting layout " assisted parts collection " the powerful yet easy to use control software with the cutting edge automatic + interactive nesting software are key components to the Flashcuts points of strength, making it the ideal cutting solution for a variety of industries processing diverse amounts of synthetic material.

• footwear, leathergoods, garments, sports gear;
• car upholstery & internal parts
• gaskets in their various form (tanged graphoil included)
• foam & rubber up to 20mm thick ( HD High Daylight Version)
• cardboard and related packaging
• technical textiles & composites
• adhesive & non-adhesive products
• plastics (PVC, polycarbonates & acrylics)-MH Version
• light metals (aluminum) & alloys (copper & brass)-MH Version
• carbon fibers and similar composites-MH Version
• and many, many more.............

The introduction of the ATOM Flashcut Dual Oscillating Knife Cutting Table into the design or production department of a factory allows:

• The dramatic reduction of those problems associated with the manufacturing, management and storing of cutting dies.
• A significant increase in production flexibility.
• A considerable reduction in the time required for the preparation of models and the introduction of the finished product(s) to the marketplace.

• Two Independent Working Areas: While the machine is cutting on an area the operator can collect cut parts, prepare the next material & lay-out on the other one. It is possible to equip the machine with a dual projection system to perform nesting even on large materials occupying the entire cutting surface.
• Precision Cutting & Parts Ready for Next Production Stage: Often times materials cut with other technologies require some further refinement before being used. An example of this are components used for footwear soles: often must be milled to meet the required tolerances. Using an ATOM knife cutting system will guarantee sharp precise cuts which can be immediately assembled on the finished product.
• Overhead High Brightness Projectors: The overhead projectors allow a clear visualization of parts and commands on all materials. This allows the cutting operation to be faster and more accurate. Gasket fabricators enjoy the flexibility of the projectors because now they can cut any remnant or scrap, no matter how irregular the shape, by manually placing parts within the area.

• Smart Vacuum System: The Flashcut cutting surface is divided into different sectors, each 12" x 12", which can be independently activated. The operator can either use the digital mouse to manually set activation status of each section or let the machine automatically activate just those sectors where the cutting is performed. Concentrating the vacuum power just where it is needed allows increased cutting speeds without affecting the cut quality & precision. With this feature, it is possible to cut a wider range of materials while power consumption is minimized.
• Powerful & Versatile Cutting Head: The multiple tool cutting head allows sophisticated jobs, including engravings, perfect control on the cutting depth. The extremely powerful pneumatic knife chuck allows the cutting of very hard materials like 1/8 non-asbestos, tanged graphoil, 3/4 rubber, heavy leather, fiberboard etc. in just one pass.
• Solid Framework & High Planarity: The machine framework is extremely solid & strong, indigent to an ATOM cutting system. The precision in the manufacturing of the cutting plane ensures a perfect parallelism between the material & the cutting head, granting a homogeneous cutting precision on the whole surface.
• Operator Safety: All of the Flashcut dieless knife cutters are equipped with state-of-the-art safety equipment which meet and exceed CE safety rules & regulations and are in full compliance with OSHA.
• Advanced yet Simple to Use Control Software: All of the ATOM knife cutting tables are powered by advanced and reliable control software which manage any operation using a simple menu designed to operate quickly & simplify operator training. The power of the software can partially substitute operator skill; with the exception of leather hide quality marking & complex manual nesting which require experienced operators, for any other operation a few hours training is sufficient.
• Automatic or Interactive Nesting: The Flashcut knife cutters use a very powerful & versatile automatic nesting system. The main features included are:
  
Assists the operator in handling quantities & in respecting production constraints;
Ability to define layouts manually quickly;
Automatic material contour recognition (models with digital camera only) and manual contour definition;
Automatic nesting with defects, quality area & production constraints advanced management;
Mixed nesting: the operator is able to manually place some parts & then start the automatic nesting to complete the layout.
High operating efficiency with interactive nesting, highly optimized layouts with outstanding yields thanks to the sophisticated nesting algorithms.

Combination of Cutting & Milling in a Single Machine

The new ATOM Flashcut EMHD 2 Z-Axis & MH series were designed for industries which cut and mill foams for manufacturing packaging, tool holder cases and sound proof components. This system can also be used for cutting and or milling carbon fibers & similar composites, rubber, hard plastic materials, (PVC, polycarbonates, acrylics etc..), wood, light metals (aluminum), alloys (brass & copper) and similar materials. To keep the working area perfectly clean, the machine is provided with a dust extraction system, consisting of a brush around the milling tool and a pipe which connects to the vacuum system. The exhauster pipe is perfectly integrated in the beam structure to avoid any possible interference while working. To mill a wider range of material we designed a new head, holding a 3 kW electric router spindle with variable speed turning from 1,000 up to 50,000 RPM. The speed can be varied and monitorized through a dedicated digital control panel. A liquid cooling system allows the router spindle to work 24 hours a day.

• Flat Table Cutting Systems.
• Inclined Table Cutting Systems.
• Conveyorized (Belt Feed) Cutting Surface.

Model 15155 (1.550M x 1.550M)
Model 30155 (3.000M x 1,550M)
Model 30180, 30205 & 30260 (3.050mm x 1.800mm, 2.050mm & 2.600mm)
Model 405155, 405205 (4.050mm x 1.550mm & 2.050mm)
Model 50155 (5.050mm x 1.550mm)
Model 61260 (6.100mm x 2.600mm)

Model 2H Version (Two Independent Cutting Gantries)

Inclined Cutting machines allow the operator to have better accessibility to the materials, perform all the operations from the front side of the machine, & work very efficiently with materials up too 3 x 1 meters.

The continuous cutting operation performed by the conveyorized bed offers maximum production and throughput of cut parts. The material is fed onto the bed of the machine into the "cutting zone". Once the components are cut, the conveyorized bed feeds to a take-off area located at the front of the machine. The operator can strip of the cut parts while the machine automatically reloads the material and the cutting process continues. This series is also available with two independent cutting heads. (2H Version)

With the ATOM Flashcut you can rely on a team of technicians and cutting experts ready to assist over the phone or in the field if needed. All spare parts can be ordered on-line, via phone or telefax. All major credit cards are accepted.