How Does an Industrial Guillotine Cutter Work?

Making the leap to purchase a guillotine cutter is a big step. Not only do they cost money, but they take up floor space, require someone capable of using them, and just flat-out look pretty complex.

However, these machines have proven time and time again that they can completely overhaul a paper conversion operation. Their speed, accuracy, and efficiency is simply second to none for their purpose. At the same time, they come in a variety of models that are uniquely optimized for different specialties. But here’s the real question: how can you use these machines to overhaul your paper conversion process?

In this month’s blog post, we’ll be exploring how guillotine cutters work and how you can use one to optimize your operation.

The Mechanics of a Guillotine Cutter

Guillotine cutters in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, but there are some through lines. In order for a paper cutter to be a guillotine cutter, it generally has to slice down on the paper it’s cutting.

The guillotine cutter gets its name from (as you might guess) the guillotine, which was used to execute criminals in the 1700-1800’s. Today, we have a much more helpful (and much less violent) use for the guillotine: cutting paper.

The guillotine cutter operates similar to scissors, in that it brings two blades to a point to make precise cuts. For most guillotine cutters, this means that one blade rests above the paper while one rests below.  For industrial guillotine cutters, cuts can be defined down to the millimeter, making for extremely precise paper cutting. Additionally, most industrial paper cutters are completely electrical, meaning workers don’t have to slice the paper themselves.

How Guillotine Cutters can Increase Productivity

Guillotine cutters increase productivity through a combination of precision and fast cutting techniques. In combination with their digitized interfaces and mechanized design, guillotine cutters are unparalleled in their accuracy.

Here at JM Equipment, we sell Datien guillotine cutters, which are computerized to make even the most complex demands a breeze. On top of that, the micro computer inside every Datien guillotine cutter is equipped with memory functions to store your preferences, measurements, and cuts for later use. That means you can minimize the laborious manual labor of paper conversion and cut right to the chase.

Find the Right Guillotine Cutter for You

Are you interested in speeding up your paper conversion with precise, fast cuts? If so, then a guillotine cutter may be the right choice for you. For more information on the many guillotine cutters we supply, click here to contact us today.