What materials can the SharpCut SXC cut?

The SharpCut SXC can cut and route foam board, corrugated plastic, honeycomb board, Falconboard, PVC, acrylic, aluminum composite panels, wood, textiles, vinyl, magnetic sheets, and rigid composite materials up to 2.5 inches thick depending on tooling configuration.

What software is compatible with the SharpCut SXC?

The SXC integrates with Colex Cut Center 8 and supports Engview packaging software as well as third-party CAM software such as V-Carve, Enroute, Aspire, Cut3D, and BobCAM.

How does the SXC compare to Zünd flatbed cutters?

The SharpCut SXC offers industrial performance, automation options, and lower total cost of ownership compared to many premium flatbed cutter alternatives.

Is training included with the SXC purchase?

Installation and on-site training options are available to ensure operators can maximize productivity and workflow efficiency.

Colex SharpCut SXC Flatbed Cutter Series

• Increased Acceleration & Production Speeds
• Automated Conveyor & Board Feeder Options
• Triple Interchangeable Tool Head System
• Industrial 6-Zone Vacuum Hold-Down

Available Sizes: SXC1717 (5.5'x5.5')

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High-Speed Production Digital Finishing System

The Colex SharpCut SXC is a powerful, automated finishing platform engineered for print providers, packaging manufacturers, and industrial production environments that demand increased acceleration, higher cutting speeds, and seamless workflow integration.

Built on a solid steel welded frame with rack-and-pinion servo motion control, the SXC delivers precision routing, knife cutting, creasing, and automated board handling — all in one turnkey production system.

Engineered for Automated Production Workflows

Built on a solid steel welded frame with rack-and-pinion motion control powered by Panasonic servo motors, the SharpCut SXC is engineered for durability, accuracy, and long-term industrial performance. Its automated finishing capabilities allow businesses to bring outsourced cutting operations in-house, reduce labor costs, and dramatically increase throughput.

Perfect for cutting:

Foam boards
PVC
Acrylic
Aluminum composite panels
Corrugated Materials
Textiles
Composite Substrates

Engineered for Automated Production Workflows

Who Should Buy The SharpCut SXC?

With its advanced conveyor system and modular tool configurations, the SXC is engineered for packaging, POP display manufacturing, rigid signage, and industrial production environments.

✔ Conveyorized cutting system for continuous production
✔ Automated material feeding
✔ Multi-tool head configuration
✔ Router + Knife + Creasing capabilities
✔ Built for high-volume environments

What Makes the SharpCut SXC Different?

The SharpCut SXC is not simply a flatbed cutter, it's is a production-grade automated finishing system engineered for higher throughput, continuous workflow operation, and industrial durability.

Increased Acceleration & Cutting Speeds

The SXC platform delivers enhanced motion performance for high-volume production environments. Designed with rack-and-pinion drive systems powered by Panasonic servo motors, it maintains accuracy even at elevated speeds.

Conveyor-Ready Automation

Unlike standard flatbed cutters, the SXC supports conveyor-based material removal and automated board feeding systems. This allows for pallet-to-pallet production with reduced operator intervention.

Industrial 6-Zone Vacuum System

Individually controlled vacuum zones provide strong, consistent material hold-down across rigid and flexible substrates. This ensures precision cutting while reducing material shifting during high-speed operation.

Universal Triple Tool Head

Transition instantly between routing, oscillating knife cutting, fixed knife cutting, and creasing without manual reconfiguration. The triple interchangeable tool head maximizes workflow efficiency.

2.5” Cutting Thickness Capability

Route and cut foam board, acrylic, composite panels, honeycomb materials, and more, up to 2.5 inches thick. This expands production capacity into 3D routing and dimensional fabrication.

Built for Long-Term Industrial Use

A solid steel welded frame minimizes vibration and enhances edge quality, delivering clean cuts and near flame-polished routing results on acrylic and rigid substrates.

Production Automation & Workflow Integration

The SharpCut SXC is engineered for automated pallet-to-pallet production. With integrated conveyor capability and modular feeding systems, it transforms your cutting table into a continuous finishing workflow designed to reduce labor, increase throughput, and eliminate bottlenecks.

Built for Continuous Production

Pallet-to-pallet board cutting capability
Reduce operator labor requirements
Increase job throughput per shift
Minimize handling errors and misalignment
Ideal for packaging, POP displays, and industrial signage production

Clamping Bar System

Ensures materials advance at the same rate as the conveyor belt for precise positioning before cutting. Designed to work seamlessly with both the roll feeder and automatic board feeder.

Roll Feeder System

Supports both manual and automated feeding of flexible roll media. Ideal for textiles, banner material, and flexible substrates requiring continuous feed cutting.

Automatic Board Feeder

Automatically loads semi-rigid and rigid boards directly from a pallet table onto the conveyor system. Designed for high-volume production environments, the board feeder enables consistent material placement and reduced operator intervention.

Colex SharpCut Tooling Ecosystem

Build your ideal SharpCut SX or SXC configuration with purpose-built tools for signage, packaging, rigid fabrication, and textile production.

Fixed Double-Edge Knife

Heavy-duty cutting for thick vinyl, chipboard, PVC, magnetic foil, and rigid display materials.

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Creasing Wheel

Create clean fold lines for corrugated packaging, folding cartons, and retail displays.

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Kiss-Cutting Knife

Precision depth-controlled cutting for vinyl decals, labels, and laminated graphics.

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Coroplast / Corrugated Knife

Ultra-thin blade for fluted plastic, yard signs, banners, paper, and lightweight substrates.

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Universal Single Edge Knife

Rigid tangential knife for foam board, honeycomb, expanded PVC, and materials up to ¼".

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Adjustable V-Cut / Bevel Knife

Create precise 90° folds for structural packaging and dimensional display fabrication.

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Universal Drawing Tool

Plot alignment marks, CAD drawings, and production notes directly onto substrates.

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Perforating Wheel

Produce controlled tear lines for packaging inserts, tickets, and detachable components.

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Oscillating Knife

Extended stroke cutting for dense foam, thick corrugated board, and structural substrates.

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3 HP High-Frequency Router

24,000 RPM CNC routing for aluminum composite, acrylic, wood, plastics, and rigid panels.

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Motorized Rotary Knife

High-speed textile cutting for soft signage, fabric rolls, and fibrous materials.

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Heavy Duty Rotary Knife

Industrial textile production tool designed for continuous, high-volume fabric workflows.

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Frequently Asked Questions – Colex SharpCut SXC

The SharpCut SXC can cut and route foam board, corrugated plastic, honeycomb board, Falconboard, PVC, acrylic, aluminum composite panels (ACM), wood, textiles, vinyl, magnetic sheets, and rigid composite materials up to 2.5 inches thick depending on tooling configuration.

The SharpCut SXC supports cutting and routing materials up to 2.5 inches thick, making it suitable for dimensional signage, structural packaging, foam fabrication, and 3D routing applications.

Yes. The SXC can integrate with an Automatic Board Feeder, Pallet Table, Clamping Bar, and Conveyor System to enable pallet-to-pallet production with reduced operator intervention.

The SXC integrates with Colex Cut Center 8 optical recognition software and supports packaging design libraries such as Engview. It is also compatible with third-party CAM software including V-Carve, Enroute, Aspire, Cut3D, and BobCAM for 3D routing applications.

The SharpCut SXC offers comparable industrial performance with a strong vacuum system, triple tool head configuration, and automation options while typically delivering a lower total cost of ownership. It is designed for high-output production environments without proprietary tool restrictions.

Installation and on-site training options are available to ensure operators are fully equipped to maximize productivity and workflow efficiency.