Cutter
Evolution3™ SmartFold
The ultimate cutting tool for the busy production environment
The Evolution3™ SmartFold is fast, safe, and accurate – cutting up to four times faster than cutting by hand. It will cut anything from 13mm (½”) foam board to fabric and tissue paper.
It includes all the superior features of the Evolution3™ range with the addition of an integral cutting strip and the ability to fold quickly down to clear the bench.
Ultra-high guaranteed 0.2mm (0.008″) cutting accuracy, single-handed alignment, and perfect blade control ensure a fast, clean finish and reduce wasted materials. QuikSwap tool heads offer cutting, scoring, creasing, and fabric cutting.
Cutting with no dust or debris, the Evolution3™SmartFold is safely used in vinyl application areas without fear of particles damaging the finish.
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Cuts up to 4 times faster than cutting by hand
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Simple, precision alignment reduces waste and saves time
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Clean quality cuts with no dust or debris
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Single person operation
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Cutting, scoring, creasing and fabric cutting
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Safety by design
Single-handed,
fast accurate alignment
Two unique features enable single-handed, fast and accurate alignment of all materials irrespective of thickness. The Lift-and-Hover system enables the clamping bar to be easily raised and then lowered so it hovers just above the material surface. The anti-sag mechanism means the cutter bar can be suspended exactly parallel to the media surface over the whole length of the cut with zero sag, even on the longest sized cutter.
Guaranteed accuracy
The Evolution3 is the most accurate cutter of its type on the market and is guaranteed to cut within 0.2mm (0.008″) of a straight line for the full length of the cut. The in-built ultra-high precision accuracy, combined with the perfect alignment made possible using the sightline strip, means every butt-jointed panel will join seamlessly. This ultra-high precision accuracy will save you time and money with less waste and fewer mistakes.
Total stability
The self-adjusting track roller system fitted to the QuikSwap tool heads provides a strong and smooth movement up and down the length of the cutter bar, with zero sideways movement to ensure a perfect straight line. This, coupled with rigid blade clamping, gives perfect blade control and spot-on accuracy, so less wastage and mistakes.
Simple to use
The combination of the Lift-and-Hover and the sightline strip really does make cutting easier and faster than ever before. Even first-time users will be able to cut accurately with confidence.
Heavy duty reliability
The entire Evolution3 range has been built to last, using high quality materials and well tested engineering principles. The cutting head bearing system and clamping are tough enough to keep perfect blade control, even with the most difficult of materials. Keencut makes the majority of components on its precision CNC machines, keeping tolerances and quality under constant control, assuring exceptional accuracy and total reliability.
QuikSwap Double Graphik tool head
The Evolution3 Double Graphik tool head comes as standard and has two individual blade holders for two-way cutting. The blades are stronger and more stable than regular blades making the Double Graphik tool ideal for vinyl, banner, cardboard, PVC foamboard up to 13mm (1/2″), foam-centred board, corrugated plastic, paper, pop-up and roll-up materials.
Materials cut
Semi-rigid materials
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Corrugated cardboard ≤ 13mm (1/2″)
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PVC Foamboard ≤ 13mm (1/2″)
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Corrugated plastic ≤ 13mm (1/2″)
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Foam centred board ≤ 13mm (1/2″)
Rigid materials
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Cast acrylic / Plexiglas ≤ 3mm (3/32″) scoring only
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Aluminium composite panel, e.g. DiBond ≤ 3mm (3/32″) Rocker tool head only, for occasional use
Flexible materials
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Banner
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Pop-ups
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Magnetic sheets
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Film
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Self-adhesive vinyls
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Delicate materials: tissue paper, wallpaper
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Textiles
Dimensions
Accessories
Graphik blade
The Graphik blade is a double ground cutting edge with special tip design, to increase durability and reduce tip breakage. Supplied in packs of 100 and suitable for cutting all types of materials especially tougher materials where extra stability is required. Use in the Graphik tool head on all Evolution3 cutters.
Fabric tool head(Optional)
The optional Evolution3 Fabric tool head has a spring-loaded cutting wheel with adjustable pressure. It is ideal for cutting fabric, paper, film, vinyl, banners, and delicate materials.
Creaser tool head(Optional)
The optional Evolution3 Creaser tool head has a three creaser wheels to suit different materials. It will crease in both directions and is ideal for stout paper, card, cardboard, and grey board. The V shape wheel is ideal for embossing fast and accurate banner hems.
Rocker tool head(Optional)
The optional Evolution3 Rocker tool head is a versatile general-purpose tool for cutting materials such as banners, cardboard and foamboard up to 10mm (3/8″). The ergonomic design follows the natural curvature of your hand and offers maximum comfort for everyday cutting.
Tech-D.012 blades
A pack of 100, double ground, 0.3mm (0.012”) thick blades, made from surgical steel in Sheffield, England. This is a higher-grade steel than most comparable blades on the market, giving increased durability and reduced blade tip wear/breakage. Blades are also oil free to ensure non-marking of material. This blade is used for bevel and vertical cutting in the Ultimat Futura, Flexo Plate Cutter. It can also be used with the Evolution3 Rocker head for the occasional cutting of aluminium composite panel, such as Dibond and Alupanel.