Our customers are serious about delivering a top-quality product and want to be in control of their cutting room operations. That’s why many choose the Pathfinder M-Series multi-ply cutting machine as their preferred solution. Pathfinder cutters have gained a worldwide reputation for cut quality, efficiency, reliability, and affordable service and support, with many of the world’s leading brands selecting Pathfinder to gain a commercial advantage that sets them apart from the competition.

One customer shared how Pathfinder has been instrumental in improving their operations, noting that working with Pathfinder increased their cutting efficiency from 82% to up to 90%. This efficiency boost allowed for quicker and easier distribution of products through the factory, leading to significant improvements downstream from the cutting machine.

The new Pathfinder M-Series includes 12 different models, all of which require lower service maintenance compared to other brands. These heavy-duty workhorses come with performance-enhancing features, including Pathfinder’s own PathCut operating system—an easy-to-use, high-productivity package. The cutting room staff will particularly appreciate the most efficient high vacuum compression system available, which facilitates high-speed, accurate cutting up to 3.9 inches with Pathfinder’s Quickdraw Sharpening System.

Other noteworthy features include fast conveyorized material advancing, barcode scanning, synchronized label creation, a multi-point integrated safety system with intuitive operator guidance, automatic synchronization of the offload display, and compatibility with one or more material spreading tables. To ensure the Pathfinder M-Series meets any fabric type or task requirement, there is a range of optional add-ons, upgrades, and features aimed at accelerating productivity. These add-ons include various piece identification marking methods, production management features, integrated production reporting, and consumable reporting and forecasting.

Adding to this, Pathfinder’s world-leading support and servicing make it evident how a Pathfinder cutter can help maintain a competitive edge. This comprehensive approach to cutting technology exemplifies Pathfinder’s commitment to innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, ensuring businesses stay one step ahead in the industry.

Features
  • World-leading technology
  • High productivity
  • Optimal material yield
  • Easy to learn interface based on Windows®
  • PathCut® cutter operating software
  • Digital Vacuum control
  • QuickDraw® automatic diamond sharpening system
  • Import all standard industry files – DXF, HPGL, ISO
  • RS274d, NTV, ESSI, etc
  • MultiCut™ queuing of nested files
  • PathWorks™ – all-in-one digital solution

Loaded with Standard Features

The X-series cutting system features groundbreaking technologies to ensure your productivity is boosted and profits are maximized

  • PathCut® cutter operating software
  • Touch Screen user interface
  • Utility drawer
  • Laser Spot
  • Drilling device
  • Digital Vacuum control
  • Vacuum Re-sealing blind*
  • Dynamic vacuum monitoring & regulation
  • Vacuum exhaust filter
  • Vacuum Economiser® power saving function
  • QuickDraw® automatic diamond sharpening system
  • Automatic bristle cleaning
  • Import standard industry files – DXF, HPGL, ISO RS274d, NTV, ESSI
  • Common line deletion – dynamic ‘on the fly’ calculation
  • Notch identification and transformation
  • Drill hole identification and transformation
  • Cut line proximity awareness
  • Automatic cutting window calculation – ‘Whole piece cutting’ where possible.
  • Zoom & Scroll graphic finger gesture’s
  • Piece & cut order identification
  • Self diagnostics
  • End Cut – Operator programmable
  • Cutting small pieces first – user definable
  • Automatic knife & sharpening stone wear compensation
  • Pre-set cutting parameters
  • MultiCut™ queuing of nested files
  • QuickPath™ automatic cut piece ordering to reduce dry haul
  • Integration- automatic cut job queuing, cutting list status & Completed marker list
  • Automatic Selvage waste cut at programmable intervals
  • Self Adjusting software parameters optimising cut quality
  • Marker manipulation features, notch selection, rotation, flip, drill ommission, scaling etc
  • Conveyor advance pause – automatic user definable
  • Automatic conveyor load assist – distance & time user definable
  • Automatic pause at piece selected
  • Selection of pieces – do not cut
  • PPR – Pathfinder Proportional Reciprocation
  • Automatic lay width checking
  • System history file – production cut file verification
  • Maintenance Manager – automatic reporting of maintenance
  • requirements and schedule
  • Head parking – user definable
  • Units display in metric, imperial/yards and inches
  • Flaw avoidance – automatic piece movement avoiding material flaws
  • Recut – Selection of single piece or from piece number
  • Multi-language supported

Customise your auto textile cutter

Options to suit every application

Every Pathfinder cutting machine can be enhanced with options to deliver unparalleled flexibility in production. Pathfinder CNC cutters are utilised in a diverse range of manufacturing applications including apparel, technical textiles and composites, furniture upholstery, and automotive seating.

Pathfinder offers significant advantages to manufacturers utilising knife cutting in their manufacturing process (clicker press/die cutting, hand knife or electrically driven knife).

  • ABR (Airbrush) – non contact paint marking for difficult materials such as fibreglass
  • AFP (Automatic Foot Pressure) – for special applications requiring multiple foot pressures
  • ANT (Automatic Nesting) – automatic pattern nesting. (Available only with PTW)
  • APM (Adaptive Pattern Matching) – Bow & Skew adjustments for stripes, motifs and pre-printed textiles BCR (Barcode Reader) – automatic opening of production using barcodes
  • DR2 (Secondary Drilling Unit) – for drilling multiple hole sizes simultaneously
  • DRG (Drag Knife) – ultra fine cutting tool for specialty materials
  • HDC (Head Camera) – camera dynamically interacts with PathCut for Matching and other functions
  • HFV (High Flow Vacuum) – used for specific applications where lofty materials used
  • IJP (Ink-Jet) – mounted inside the cutting head used for printing part identification
  • IKA (IceKnife-Air) – controlled delivery of air onto knife to cool and reduce fusing between parts
  • LSC (LS Convert) – cautomatic conversion of native PLA & PLX file format
  • MRK (Marking) – tool holder accepting a variety of standard marking pens-seam lines/text etc.
  • MTS (Machine Transfer System) – allows the machine to move laterally to service multiple tables
  • OFD (Offload Display) – synchronised display of delivered cut parts
  • OFP (Offload Printer) – adhesive label (50mm x 35mm) synchronised with OFD and delivered cut parts
  • OFJ (Offload Projector) – synchronised projected display of delivered cut parts directly onto the material
  • PTW (PathWorks™) – integrated within PathCut® enabling pattern creation and nesting
  • PM (Pattern Matching) – aligns patterns across cut parts with pinpoint accuracy from any striped, plaid or motif material
  • PRA (Production Analyst) – remote access to production manager data – standalone software
  • PRM (Production Manager) – integrated production reporting
  • R480 – iIntegrated Transformer 30KVA, 60 Hz, Autotransformer, Three phase. 480V(input).
The OFP (Offload Printer) is a specialized device designed to print adhesive labels measuring 50mm x 35mm. It works in synchronization with the OFD (Offload Device) to ensure that each printed label matches the corresponding cut parts precisely. This integration streamlines the labeling process in manufacturing, making it more efficient and accurate. Labels are applied automatically to cut parts as they are processed, enhancing workflow and reducing manual labor.

Combine with other products

Pathfinder presents a comprehensive end-to-end solution tailored to meet the needs of diverse businesses by offering a pre-established material cutting room. Irrespective of production scale, our cutting machines are designed to cater to even the most exacting requirements of enterprises.

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