Key element of the machine is the slitting knife. The two main type of the knife are the so called razor in the air and the circular blade. Earlier requires less set-up time, while the later has longer life cycle and it can usually handle thicker materials than the earlier one. Also, slitter machine with a circular blade can usually run faster without compromising film tension or ruining quality of the print on the film. | Key element of the machine is the slitting knife. The two main type of the knife are the so called razor in the air and the circular blade. Earlier requires less set-up time, while the later has longer life cycle and it can usually handle thicker materials than the earlier one. Also, slitter machine with a circular blade can usually run faster without compromising film tension or ruining quality of the print on the film. |