PFi Blade B2+ Digital Die Cutter

The Duplo PFI Blade B2+ is the perfect cost-effective solution for a variety of finishing requirements. More powerful than the smaller PFI Blade B3+. Incorporates an oscillating blade offering up to 6mm cutting thickness and increased cutting speeds of up to 1,200mm per second. Utilising a flatbed table and digital cutting technology, the PFI Blade B2+ can produce short-run packaging, custom-shaped cards and labels without physical dies required. The PFI Blade will cut, kiss cut and crease a range of substrates including paper, laminates, adhesives and synthetic stocks up to 6mm in thickness. It’s an affordable and versatile solution for prototyping designs and short-run production.

Superior Speed and Accuracy of the PFI Blade

Create cutting files in vector programs such as Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw to define the cuts, kiss cuts and creases desired. Export the cutting file in a number of supported formats, then upload it on the PFI Connect software when the job is ready to run. Prepare the printed artwork files by adding registration marks on each corner of the sheet as well as a QR code. During operation, the CCD registration system will read the QR code and automatically pull up he matching cutting file on the PFi Connect Software. The CCD also reads the registration marks to correct any image shift and ensures accurate finishing. The PFI Blade can cut and crease a folding carton on stock up to 400 gsm in between 12-25 Seconds, depending on the complexity of the carton design.

Unique PFI Blade Connect Software

The PFI Blade Connect software which is exclusive to the Duplo PFi Blade will Automate your Cut and Crease workflows. Allowing quick changes of order for your cutting and creasing which ensures optimum performance. Furthermore, the PFi Blade Connect software has been specifically designed to enable the automation of individual processes in the workflow. Assisting with simple tool configuration and enables a rapid build up of your tool configuration library for enhanced automation.

Universal Tool Holder

The PFi Blade comes with four cutting tools and a scoring wheel as standard. Up to 4 tools can be added into the cutting head at any one time. Set them to cut intricate shapes, kiss cut labels, stickers and score fold lines to avoid toner cracking on packaging and folded pieces. The flexibility and wide array of functionality on the Universal Cutting Head means that there is no need for costly manufacture of traditional cutting dies which not only saves time but also makes short run On-demand die cutting applications viable for all businesses.

Typical Applications – Duplo PFI Blade B2+

• Die cutting
• Kiss Cutting
• Shaped Greeting Cards
• Shaped Invitations & Stationery
• Tags
• Bespoke packaging
• Labels
• Direct Mail Pieces
• Puzzles