Slitter/Cutter/Creaser
All-in-One Precision Finishing for Mid-Range Production
- Removes margins/gutters and prevents toner cracking
- Creates custom T- and L-shape perforations
- Eliminates touchpoints and streamlines workflow
The DC-648 Slitter/Cutter/Creaser is the ultimate mid-range solution for digitally-printed applications. This fully automated system seamlessly slits, cuts, creases, and perforates in a single pass, allowing your business to deliver professionally finished products at speeds of up to 40 sheets per minute. Say goodbye to costly setup times and manual intervention—this powerful machine streamlines your production, enabling quick turnarounds and reduced labor costs.
Designed for flexibility and efficiency, the DC-648 handles a broad range of applications, from 24-up business cards to invitations, tickets, and more. Whether you need full-bleed trimming or perforations, this versatile machine delivers high-quality results every time.
Features
- Automated job set up and changeovers to minimize downtime
- Advanced camera sensor technology to rapidly scan barcodes, registration marks, and shrinkage marks
- Fiery Impose integration to streamline job preparation
- Perforating, up crease, and in-line folding options for additional versatility
Key Applications
- Business cards and postcards
- Gatefold invitations
- Slit-scored greeting cards
- Direct mail with perforated reply cards
- Marketing collateral
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Specifications
| Maximum Speed | 40 sheets per minute |
|---|---|
| Input Paper Size | 8.26" x 8.26" to 14.56" x 39.37" |
| Feeder Capacity | 4.72" |
| Paper Weight | 110-400 gsm |
| Slits | Up to 8 per sheet |
| Cuts | Up to 30 per sheet |
| Creases | Up to 20 per sheet |
| Options | 48" long conveyor stacker, Cross perforating module, PC and PC arm, Rotary tool module, Slitting module, DC In-Line Folder, Up crease module |
Applications
Duplo DC-648 Slitter/Cutter/Creaser: A Comprehensive Finishing Solution
The Duplo DC-648 is a fully automated slitter, cutter, and creaser designed for high-quality, precision finishing. With the ability to slit, cut, crease, and perforate in a single pass, it streamlines production and enhances efficiency, processing up to 40 sheets per minute. Ideal for short to mid-production runs, this machine is perfect for digital print shops seeking fast, reliable finishing solutions.
Read: 6 Things You Didn’t Know About Duplo’s Slitter/Cutter/Creasers
The DC-648 eliminates manual touchpoints and optimizes workflows for faster turnarounds. By handling a variety of applications such as business cards, postcards, coupons, tickets, and book covers, it increases productivity while reducing setup times and costs. The system operates through a PC Controller (sold separately) which allows users to program jobs for up to 8 slits, 30 cuts, and 20 creases.
Enhanced Productivity with Smart Features
The DC-648 features a camera sensor that scans barcodes and registration marks quickly and accurately. This sensor automatically adjusts for any image shifts, compensating for both shrinkage and skew marks without interrupting the workflow. These advanced capabilities result in superior finishing precision, ensuring every job meets high-quality standards.
No More Toner Cracking
Creasing prior to folding is crucial for digital prints like greeting cards and brochures to prevent toner cracking and unattractive fold lines.
The DC-648 uses male and female matrix channels to create precise creases that prevent toner cracking and enhance fold quality. The adjustable 3-step crease depth and width-selectable creaser tool provide optimal performance, even for thicker stocks up to 400 gsm.
Expand Your Duplo DC-648 with Perforation Modules
Further enhance the DC-648’s versatility with optional rotary perforation and cross perforation modules, perfect for producing perforated tickets, coupons, and reply cards. Additionally, the Up Crease Module allows simultaneous up and down creasing in a single pass, further expanding the machine’s capabilities.
The Duplo DC-648 can also be connected with the DC In-Line Folder to get all your finishing done in one pass. It offers an all-in-one finishing solution that improves efficiency, reduces production costs, and enhances the quality of your finished products. Request a demo today.
