Flexible Solutions

SimpleKNIFE

CNC cutting solution for flexible materials, developed for samples, pre-series and industrial production with automatic nesting, intelligent vacuum control and multiple cutting configurations.

SimpleKNIFE CNC cutting solution
Overview

SimpleKNIFE configurations and key specifications

Explore the SimpleKNIFE cutting platform, its available working areas and the main production configurations.

Production features

Flexible cutting for connected production

SimpleKNIFE combines digital preparation, cutting flexibility and production-management functions for a wide range of flexible materials.

Cutting and automation

  • Automatic or interactive nesting
  • Video projector to support part pickup
  • Automatic material positioning with Artificial Vision
  • One or two independent cutting heads
  • Pneumatic, electric or mechanical cutting
  • Off-line or in-line hides digitalisation
  • Vacuum system with intelligent control
  • Optical sight

Tools and production control

  • Materials and orders management system
  • Samples, pre-series and massive production
  • Real-time raw material stock control
  • 5 to 11 tools, including punches, marking pen and prickle
  • Eight rotating and non-rotating punches
  • Friendly operation
  • Online technical support
  • Daily reports
Applications

Developed for flexible materials

SimpleKNIFE is designed for a variety of flexible-material applications and production requirements.

Leather goodsFlexible material cutting
CompositesPrecision cutting
TextilesNesting and production
RubbersIndustrial processing
PlasticsFlexible component cutting
CardboardSamples and serial production
Gallery

Machine details and configurations

A selection of SimpleKNIFE images from the original product page.

Need a flexible-material cutting solution?

Contact CEI to discuss materials, production requirements and the SimpleKNIFE configuration most suitable for your operation.