Trim Cut
Sep/100
Choosing the Right Fellowes Cutting System
If you have an office, there's no doubt about it: you'll need a paper cutting system. Paper cutters are essential to any workplace, enabling users to quickly and easily trim down documents and presentations. A cutting system can cut many different types of materials including photographs, cardstock, foam board and, of course, large stacks of paper. Fellowes, one of the country's leading office equipment manufacturers, makes some of the best cutters and trimmers on the market. This article will introduce you to Fellowes' paper cutting products to help you choose the best one for your office.
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Know the two types of cutting systems.
- Rotary trimmers: A Rotary trimmer uses a round blade that rotates as it slides along a metal bar (hence the name). These machines are often used by crafters, photographers, and art students, but they can also be used effectively in the workplace. This type of cutter is great for cutting clean lines in materials that aren't very thick, such as a piece of foam board or a small stack of paper (up to 30 pages high). Special blades are available to give your projects a little extra flair. These trimmers are sometimes referred to as "safety trimmers" because it's almost impossible to cut yourself while using one.
- The phrase "guillotine paper cutter" might give you pause, thanks to its rather colorful name. However, this is the most common type of paper cutter and you have probably used one in the past. These cutters have a long blade that's brought down on the paper in one motion and they are found in classrooms and workplaces all across the country. Guillotine paper cutters are great for cutting lots of paper quickly and while they may look (and sound) a bit scary, they can be used safely. Fellowes' guillotine paper cutters come with built-in safety mechanisms, such as the company's patented SafeCut guard which protects the user during cutting.
- Where will your new cutter be used and how often? A single user who's looking to use their cutter for personal projects (such as scrapbooking) or home office tasks should be able to get by with a less expensive trimmer or cutter. For small and large offices that require frequent cutting, Fellowes offers several medium and Heavy Duty cutting options. Unfortunately for commercial cutting applications, Fellowes does not offer any options. Instead you will need to look at a cutter from Dahle, Intimus, MBM or Challenge.
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Think about what's important. Obviously, you'll want a paper trimmer that's more than just a mere blade. Fellowes trimmers and cutters have an array of features to enhance their products including:
- Paper clamps to hold your documents in place during cutting.
- Grids to ensure you're cutting right where you need to.
- Designer blades to give your project a custom look. (These can be used with the company's rotary trimmers.)
- Safety features including the SafeCut system and automatic blade locks that prevent blade exposure and prevent serious injuries from occurring.
No matter what you need in a cutting system, there's a Fellowes rotary trimmer or guillotine paper cutter that's sure to be cut out for the job.
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