Graphtec FC8600-60 (24″) Professional Cutting Plotter
The Graphtec FC8600-60 is the best-performing 24-inch cutter in its class, engineered for professionals who demand maximum productivity, precision, and ease of use. As part of Graphtec’s flagship FC8600 Series, this premiere cutting plotter is a robust workhorse designed for high-end sign making and industrial graphics production.
With a blazing maximum cutting speed of 1485 mm/s and a cutting force of up to 600 gf, the FC8600-60 handles everything from standard vinyl to thick, challenging films like high-intensity reflective and sandblast resist rubber. It features guaranteed 15m tracking, ensuring long-length jobs are completed with unparalleled accuracy.
Key Advantages
- Fastest cutting speed in its class: 1485 mm/s (at 45° direction)
- Highest cutting force in its class: 5.88 N (600 gf) for thick media
- Guaranteed long-length tracking accuracy up to 15 meters
- Advanced ARMS 5.0 (Advanced Registration Mark Sensing System)
- Stable media feeding with adjustable push roller pressure (3 settings)
- Built-in cross-cutter and light pointer for efficient finishing
- Dual configuration settings for multi-user workflows
Typical Applications
- Professional signage and decals
- Vehicle graphics and wraps
- Sandblast resist cutting for stone and glass
- Traffic and safety signs (High-intensity reflective)
- Industrial labeling and stencil production
Supported Media Types
- Self-adhesive marking film (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 | FC8600-60 (24-inch) |
|---|---|
| CPU / Drive Method | 32-bit CPU / Digital Servo Drive |
| Configuration | Grit rolling type |
| Maximum Cutting Area (W × L) | 610 mm × 50 m |
| Guaranteed Accuracy Area | 590 mm × 15 m |
| Mountable Media Width | Min: 50 mm / Max: 770 mm |
| Maximum Cross Cut Width | 734 mm |
| Number of Push Rollers | 2 rollers |
| Maximum Cutting Speed | 1485 mm/s (at 45° direction) |
| Axial Acceleration | Maximum 39.2 m/s² (4G) in 8 steps |
| Cutting Force | Maximum 5.88 N (600 gf) in 48 steps |
| Mechanical Resolution | 0.005 mm |
| Repeatability | Max ±0.1 mm in plot up to 2 m |
| Registration Mark Sensing | ARMS 5.0 (Optical Sensor) with Segment Area Compensation |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 (High Speed), RS-232C, Ethernet (10/100 BASE-TX) |
| Buffer Memory | 2 MB |
| Display | Graphic type LCD (3-inch, backlight) |
| Power Supply | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (Auto switching) |
| External Dimensions (W × D × H) | Approx. 1128 × 715 × 1219 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 38 kg (including stand) |
| Compatible Operating Systems | Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista, Mac OS X 10.6 – 10.10 |
Standard Accessories
- Blade Holder (PHP33-CB09N-HS) & Supersteel Blade (CB09UB)
- Fiber-tip Pen Holder & Water-based Black Pen
- Heavy-duty Stand & Media Stocker
- Media Basket (PG0039)
- USB 2.0 Cable (2.9m)
- Software Suite: Cutting Master 3, Graphtec Studio, Plotter Controller
