The Elektron B2 Ultra is an Elektron B2 cutter fitted with an ultrasonic tool and generator.
If the ultrasonic tool is removed from the bayonet tool holder (a 10 second process) the only visible difference between these two cutters is the power connection for the ultrasonics on the front plate of the Elektron B2 Ultra cutting head, the ultrasonic generator under the table and the vacuum table cutting surface.
Fitted with the optional high pressure crush cutting components, the Elektron B2 Ultra can also be used as a fully automated crush cutting machine. Same machine, same vacuum table, same easy to use software and you get the productivity and quality improvements of automated crush cutting.
Which makes the Elektron B2 Ultra an exceptionally versatile multi-purpose machines.
In the case of a machine working on window furnishings, an Elektron B2 Ultra will cut all four sides in the one operation, and will take less than 20 seconds to do even large shapes.
Where the same operation is done by manual or motorised ultrasonic cutters, the time taken to individually cut all four sides of a shape is many, many times longer because the fabric has to be turned by hand and depth stops reset between each cut operation.
The cutting surface of the vacuum table on ultrasonic cutters is steel, which allows the ultrasonic tool to work properly. In fact, since all the tools are interchangeable, the cutting surface is the main difference between the Elektron B2 Ultra and a standard Elektron B2.
The ulltrasonic tool is bayonet mounted and fits in the same standard Aeronaut bayonet mount as other tools in this series such as the reciprocating blade cutter and rotary blade tools.
Cut speeds with an ultrasonic cutter are largely dependent on the fabric which is being cut, but typically are in the region of 400 - 600 mms/second (18" - 24" per second). Because the Elektron B2 Ultra is an automated cutter, the total speeds achieved on most shapes are excellent.
The technical specifications of the Elektron B2 Ultra are identical to a standard Elektron B2 it's the same machine. Only the tools fitted are different. For this reason, machines can be supplied with a multi-zoned vacuum table.One zone fitted for ultrasonic and crush cutting, and one fitted for conventional blade cutting and creasing.
The best of both worlds!
- Two bayonet mount steered tools for rapid and accurate tool changes.
- Fitted with one or two high-power ultrasonic tools in a quick change bayonet mount allowing tool changes in under 15 seconds.
- Optional high pressure crush cutting tooling.
- An optional separate drill punch can be fitted in addition to the two steered tools and pen holder.
- Machines can be expanded in length at any time without extensive rebuilding and re-calibration.
- Very easy to use
- Repeatable high accuracy production
- Smooth and precise cutting
- Low purchase price
- Easy servicing
- Compatible with most software and computers
- Cheap, widely available consumables
- Quick installation
- Expandable
- Versatile
- Widely available spares
- Rigid guide extrusions
Features
- High performance plotting and cutting
- Tangentially steered cutting blade with twin instrument ball races for precise cutting
- Over 25mm tool travel, handles uneven table surfaces
- Low-backlash Cat drive
- Optional vinyl sign cutting tool
- Micro-stepper drive motors
- Low cost consumable pens and blades
- Precision ball slide on pen carriage
- Self centring pen holder ensures quick changes and accuracy with all marker types.
- Low maintenance
- Optional remote joystick control.
- Cutting widths up to 6m (256")
- Cutting lengths up to 25m (82 feet)
Advantages
- Cutting and edge sealing in one operation
- Repeatable high accuracy production
- High Speed Operation
- Improved product quality
- Reduced labour
- Just-in-Time production
- Reduced material waste
- Multiple applications with one machine
- Simple to use