Graphtec FC8600-100 (42″) Professional Cutting Plotter
The Graphtec FC8600-100 is the best-performing cutter in its class, designed for professionals who demand maximum productivity, accuracy, and reliability. As part of the flagship FC8600 Series, it delivers industry-leading speed, cutting force, and long-length tracking performance.
With a blazing-fast maximum cutting speed of 1485 mm/s and a cutting force of up to 5.88 N (600 gf), the FC8600-100 handles a wide range of media—from standard vinyl to thick and specialty films—making it ideal for sign making, graphics production, and industrial workflows.
Key Advantages
- Fastest cutting speed in its class: up to 1485 mm/s
- Highest cutting force in its class: 600 gf
- Guaranteed long-length tracking accuracy up to 15 meters
- Advanced ARMS 5.0 registration mark sensing system
- Stable media feeding with adjustable push roller pressure
- Built-in cross-cutter and light pointer
- Designed for continuous professional production environments
Typical Applications
- Professional vinyl and sign production
- Contour cutting of printed graphics
- Sandblast mask cutting
- Reflective and specialty film cutting
- Industrial labeling and marking workflows
Supported Media Types
- Self-adhesive marking films (vinyl, fluorescent, reflective)
- High-intensity reflective film (up to 0.25 mm thick)
- Sandblast resist rubber (up to 1.0 mm thick)
- Pouncing paper (0.06 – 0.13 mm thickness)
| Model | FC8600-100 (42-inch) |
|---|---|
| CPU | 32-bit CPU |
| Configuration | Grit rolling type |
| Drive Method | Digital servo drive |
| Maximum Cutting Area (W × L) | 1067 mm × 50 m |
| Guaranteed Accuracy Cutting Area | 1043 mm × 10 m or 894 mm × 15 m |
| Mountable Media Width | Minimum 50 mm / Maximum 1224 mm |
| Maximum Cross Cut Width | 1191 mm |
| Number of Push Rollers | 3 rollers |
| Maximum Cutting Speed | 1485 mm/s (at 45° direction) |
| Axial Acceleration | Maximum 39.2 m/s² (4G) |
| Cutting Force | Maximum 5.88 N (600 gf), 48 steps |
| Mechanical Resolution | 0.005 mm |
| Programmable Resolution |
GP-GL: 0.1 / 0.05 / 0.025 / 0.01 mm HP-GL™: 0.025 mm |
| Distance Accuracy | ±0.1 mm or ±0.1% of plotted length |
| Repeatability | Maximum ±0.1 mm (up to 2 m) |
| Minimum Character Size | Approx. 3 mm alphanumeric (depends on font and media) |
| Number of Tools |
1 tool standard (blade, pen, or pouncing tool) 2 tools with optional second pen holder |
| Blade Types | Supersteel blades (0.9 mm or 1.5 mm diameter) |
| Pen Types | Water-based fiber-tip pen, oil-based ballpoint pen |
| Pouncing Tool | Steel pin 1.2 mm (optional) |
| Registration Mark Sensing | ARMS 5.0 optical sensor with multi-mark compensation |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 (High Speed), RS-232C, Ethernet (10/100BASE-TX) |
| Buffer Memory | 2 MB |
| Display | 3-inch graphic LCD with backlight |
| Power Supply | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | Maximum 160 VA |
| Operating Environment | 10–35°C, 35–75% RH (non-condensing) |
| Guaranteed Accuracy Environment | 16–32°C, 35–70% RH (non-condensing) |
| External Dimensions (W × D × H) | Approx. 1578 × 715 × 1219 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 46 kg (including stand) |
| Included Software | Windows Driver, Plotter Controller, Graphtec Studio, Cutting Master 3 |
| Compatible Operating Systems | Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista, Mac OS X 10.6 – 10.10 |
| Certifications | UL, cUL, CE (LVD & EMC), KC, FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A |
