Top 24-Inch Vinyl Cutters For Your Home & Office Reviews 2022
If you are interested in opening a sign business or you already have one, surely the main thing is the computer-controlled machine for cutting and printing a wide range of materials. Depending on maximum paper feed, there are a variety of models.
Some of them are bigger such as 51-inch models and other models are very small such as 15 inches ones. In this review, we will focus on 24-inch vinyl cutter models. These devices are in the middle considering the width of material they support.
They can be great for both small and big business. Also, we will recommend you to buy one of these models even if you’re doing fashion, design or other projects at home by yourself. There are many high-quality and professional models on market with reasonable prices that will ensure that you get the product you need.
24-vinyl cutter models are products we will describe here. They can be used to cut a wide range of vinyl type materials such as heat transfer vinyl, reflective vinyl etc and for other materials besides vinyl. Consider looking for the models with high-quality blades and that the package includes all three blades considering their degree because this will have an impact on performance with very thick materials.
Except for this feature, take notice about software included and its compatibility with Windows and Mac system. The software can support different languages and they have a set of commands that will determine the workflow of your device. Most models have a display with a control panel so you can easily manage the cutting process.
In this article, we will represent you 4 models on the market. If you want to know some important information before deciding on buying the device, you should read it. We will describe their mechanism, design and technical specifications.
Review of Most Popular 24-Inch Vinyl Cutter Models
Roland GS-24 Model
This model is suitable for cutting materials from 2 inches up to 26.5 inches wide. It has a maximum cutting width of 22.9 inches. This 24-inch vinyl cutter has a maximum cutting speed of 20ips and maximum force of 0.8 pounds. Its mechanical resolution is 0.0005 inches/pulse.
Besides vinyl, this device will cut other material also such as twill, heat transfer, paint mask etc with its re-designed cutting carriage and blade holder. It has an optical registration sensor which enables very accurate printing and cutting according to the set design. The precise blade groove and roller base are making this device practical and user-friendly.
It has an LCD panel for controlling the working process. It shows cutting speed and force. With navigation controls, you can adjust defaulted settings. It has up to 8 settings for the commonly used blade and media combinations.
The system has CutStudio software which is compatible with 32 bit and 64 bit Windows XP/7/8/8.1/Vista Business and 32-bit Windows Vista Home Premium. It has serial and USB interface for data transmission with PC. This device is 33.9 inches long, 12.6 inches wide and 19.2 inches high. It weighs 51 pounds.
Characteristics:
9 inches maximum cutting width
8 pounds maximum force
20ips maximum cutting speed
0005 inches/pulse mechanical resolution
suitable with Windows
GCC AR-24 Model
It’s 41 inches long, 14 inches wide and high. It weighs 32 pounds. Maximum cutting speed is 15.7ips. Maximum cutting pressure is 0.5 pounds which is less in comparison with the previous 24-vinyl cutter model.
The cutting width is up to 23.6 inches so it supports a wide range of materials. This 24-inch vinyl cutter has a backlight LCD display which shows you information about cutting force and speed. Control panel has controls for adjusting the force, cutting speed and other settings. It has an emergency stop/reset function that allows you to restart the device in case something goes wrong.
The system has VLCD software that is suitable for Windows 7/8/10/XP/Vista both 32 bit and 64 bit. It’s not suitable with Mac systems. It has ”one click” Windows driver that allows sign markers to edit signs from CorelDraw.
Then it can send them directly to the device for cutting which is very practical and it allows faster workflow. The model comes with a 45-degree blade, but it doesn’t include other blades. Stand for the device is included with the model.
Characteristics:
Length is 41 inches, width and height are 14 inches
Weight is 32 pounds
7ips maximum cutting speed
5 pounds maximum cutting force
Includes VLCD software
Graphtec CE6000-60 Model
This 24-vinyl cutter has backlight (240 by 128 dots) LCD display that shows you all information about wide range of settings and control panel allows you to easily manage all features and working process. Emergency start/stop function enables you to restart the device during the workflow.
It has a digital servo motor which enables faster and more precise cutting. The system includes Graphtec Studio software. This software is created for Graphtec brand and it ensures the creation of original patterns and images for the banners, signs and other products you want to make. The device supports 10 languages.
Model features a plug-in for Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw. It has automatic registration mark sensor which enables more accurate cutting and printing. It has dual-axis skew correction and tangential control for better precision. The device is 42 inches long, 25 inches wide and 31 inches high. It weighs 62 pounds. In case of damage, you have a 1-year limited warranty.
Maximum paper cutting width is 23.7 inches and length is 164 ft. It supports material that is wide from 2 inches up to 28 inches. Maximum cutting speed is 35ips and cutting pressure is in the range from 0.04 pounds up to 0.99 pounds. It can cut material up to 0.01 inches.
You should cut the materials when using the cutting mat which isn’t included in this package and you should buy them separately. The device can cut self-adhesive vinyl film, light reflective film, paint-masking film, heat transfer vinyl, card stock up to 10pt and other materials and many other materials.
Characteristics:
Graphtec Studio software
Supports 10 languages and has a plug-in for Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw
7 inches maximum cutting width and 164 ft maximum cutting length
35ips maximum cutting speed and 0.99 pounds maximum cutting weight
Its length is 42 inches, width is 25 inches and height is 31 inches
Graphtec PLUS CE6000-60 Professional Model
This item includes user guide CD, Studio software training video and another machine training video. Unlike other models, this 24-inch vinyl cutter has ARMS (automatic registration mark sensor) system which makes it very precise.
This system is sensing registration marks and allows the device to do axis alignment which enables very precise cutting and printing according to set image. ARMS increased production efficiency, reduces media waste and expands print and cut area.
It also includes floor stands and rear media roll rack with media break. The system has Graphtec Studio software with Cutting Master plug-in. The motor is servo type. It has USB 2.0 interface for full speed data transmission.
The RS232C serial port ensures connection to Mac and Windows systems. This 24-vinyl cutter weighs 60 pounds. The backlight LCD display shows set cutting force and speed. The control panel allows you to navigate through the menu and adjust various settings. It has an emergency stop/reset feature.
