GERBER Cutter Z7 automatic cutting machine

GERBER Cutter Z7 automatic cutting machine was built in 2016 in China by Gerber Technology (Lectra). The machine is used in the production of clothing and all sewing products. It can cut both single and multi-layered fabrics with a maximum thickness of 7.2 cm (after compression). Cutting is performed by means of a robust, vertical oscillating knife, which ensures the highest cutting precision and shape repeatability regardless of the type of material. The advanced Knife Intelligence “Plus” system controls the movement of the knife, changing its angle, cutting path and acceleration in real time to ensure precise cutting of repeatable parts for all layers every time. Cutting paths are additionally optimised by the SMARTbite system, which automatically adjusts the knife advance speed based on the height and type of overlap.

The oscillating knife is continuously sharpened during cutting, which minimises the number of undercut lines and ensures excellent cut quality while maintaining high productivity. It is also cooled to prevent the hot knife from melting the material. The work surface of the cutting machine consists of brushes that eliminate the risk of surface damage during cutting. The GERBER Z7 Cutter is controlled from an industrial controller with a Windows operating system and an interactive interface that provides information about the cut and its progress during operation. An advanced diagnostic system and proven components increase the reliability of the operation over many years of use.

Together with the machine, the ALLCOMP AERO MAXIMA 200-120-200 spreading machine cooperates. This device is designed to spread the material on the working table. The components used with excellent technical parameters ensure long and uninterrupted operation of the machine. These include an automatic knife sharpening system and special sensors ensuring even fabric edge positioning. All this makes the offered GERBER Z7 automatic cutting machine an excellent choice for the textile industry.

Technical specifications of GERBER Cutter Z7 automatic cutting machine

• industrial controller with Windows operating system and interactive interface
• cutting area (L x W): 1800 x 2000 mm
• maximum cutting height (after compression): 72 mm
• Knife Intelligence „Plus” system – automatic control of knife movement and change of knife angle, cutting path and acceleration in real time
• SMARTbite system – optimisation of cutting paths by automatic adjustment of the knife advance speed based on the height and type of overlap
• automatic knife sharpening system
• knife cooling system
• machine diagnostics

Technical specifications of the ALLCOMP AERO MAXIMA 200-120-200 spreading machine

• year of manufacture: 2023
• maximum spreading length: 10800 mm
• maximum material roll diameter: 800 mm
• maximum material roll width: 2000 mm
• maximum material roll weight: 800 mm
• maximum spreading height (right side up): up to 220 mm
• maximum spreading height (zig-zag with buckle): up to 120 mm
• working speed: adjustable up to 100 m/min
• working mode: automatic, semi-automatic, manual
• automatically rotating, programmable loading cradle on double thickened fabric feeding belts with detection sensors for even fabric edge positioning
• loading height of loading cradle (from the table top): approx. 60 cm
• automatic knife sharpening system
• automatic material cut-off
• fabric tension control with tension levelling function
• movable bracket to hold fabric at the start of the spreading process
• automatic spreading of the fabric with and without a moving clamp with maintaining of a pre-set length of an overlap
• control panel with colour touchscreen
• external control panel located outside of the safety zone
• library of machining parameters adapted to the various materials
• LOTO (Lock Out – Tag Out) interlock
• physical barrier safety system

– safety level: Performance Level D (PL d)
– compliant with ISO 13849-1
– protection of work area equipment
– prevention of the start of the process when a person is in the work area
– electrical documentation

• work table

– adaptation of the top plates and side running boards to the spreading machine
– paper holder
– cable guide including fixing
– electrical cabinet including technical documentation

• power: 3 kW
• power supply: 3x 400 V; 50 Hz
• width of the machine including operator platform: 3240 mm
• machine weight: 650 kg