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5.2.1.1 Oscillating knife
The oscillating tool is mostly recommended for cutting thick and tough materials. The oscillating
motion of the blade decreases the drag force exerted on the material in the direction of travel.
However, to achieve this, the feed speed must be precisely adjusted to suit the blade geometry and
the oscillation frequency of the tool used. Choosing the right oscillating knife depends primarily on the
processing contour to be cut:
• Zünd recommends flat blades for large radii, straight and large parts.
• Very sharp, pointed blades should only be used to cut small radii. The feed speed must be reduced
to achieve a good quality cut!
Flat knife (e.g., Z43)
Pointed knife (e.g., Z20)
• High processing speed
• Large radii, straight or large parts
• Low processing speed
• Small radii or small parts
5.2.1.2 Drag knife
Drag knives are used in combination with non-powered tools (UCT, SCT, PPT, VCT, KCT,...).
• Maximum processing speed
• Cheap to purchase and maintain
• High cutting force
• Particularly suitable for foils, paper, thin folding carton, banners, etc.
• Most cost-effective processing variant, as the purchase price for the required tools is significantly
lower compared to powered tools.
Round-shaft knife
(e.g., Z1)
Flat-shaft knife (e.g.,
Z10)
Passepartout knife (e.g.,
Z34)
V-cut knife (e.g.,
Z70)
Summary of Contents for S3 M-1200
Page 1: ...Operating Manual S3 Digital Cutter ...
Page 5: ...Contents 5 8 Modules 209 9 Material handling 211 10 Additional specifications 213 ...
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Page 10: ...Introduction 10 ...
Page 14: ...Product description 14 2 5 Cutter overview ...
Page 38: ...Product description 38 ...
Page 64: ...Safety 64 ...
Page 90: ...Controls and operation 90 4 13 3 Inserting replacing the module ...
Page 103: ...Controls and operation 103 Plastic perforated plate Adjustable vacuum range Leather no ...
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Page 155: ...Tips for cutting 155 5 6 2 Calculation of maximum speed for EOT POT Z16 Z42 ...
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