Skandacor Helps Automate the Finishing Process

Skandacor is highlighting digital die-cutting solutions designed to reduce manual handling throughout the finishing process. By automating steps such as sheet feeding, registration, and cutting, print providers can move jobs through production with fewer operator touchpoints and less repetitive handling.

The shift toward automated finishing is about more than speed. Every time an operator has to manually load, align, reposition, or transfer a sheet, another step is added to production. Digital die-cutting systems can take over some of those repetitive tasks while maintaining the accuracy needed for commercial print, labels, cards, packaging, and other specialty applications.

How that automation looks can vary by application — from automatically feeding individual printed sheets to eliminating physical dies and reducing setup between short-run jobs.

The FINISHpro 4751 AF Max combines automated feeding, cutting, and finished-sheet collection to support unattended production runs. This approach can help print providers reduce manual intervention throughout the cutting process while maintaining a consistent workflow for short-run, multi-order print and packaging work.

Beyond automated feeding, digital die cutting can also simplify setup and reduce tooling requirements. The FINISHpro AF series, available in 1523 and 2029 models, offers die-free cutting for applications such as business cards, shaped cards, invitations, labels, tags, adhesive sheets, and small packaging. A registration camera reads marks on printed sheets, while digital cutting allows operators to change cutting patterns between jobs without producing a new physical die.

FINISHpro 1523 AF Max Digital Die Cutting Machine

For shops working with thicker or more varied substrates, the FINISHpro AF Max series adds an oscillating tool to the AF platform. Models including the FINISHpro 1523 AF Max and 2029 AF Max can process materials up to 6 mm thick, including foam board, thicker card stocks, corrugated board, magnetic sticker stock, and other specialty substrates. The series is designed for short-run customized production across printing, packaging, and signage applications.

“When we talk about automation, we’re not only talking about how quickly a machine can run. We’re looking at how many manual steps can be removed from the process. From automatic feeding and registration to die-free digital cutting, these systems can help print providers spend less time handling sheets and more time producing finished work.” — Brad Drever, Managing Director of Skandacor

Across its digital die-cutting systems, Skandacor gives print providers more options for automating finishing. From automated sheet feeding and registration to die-free cutting and specialty substrate processing, the portfolio supports different production requirements and applications.

Source: Skandacor