For single or low-ply material cutting, the Pathfinder L-Series stands out as a top-tier solution. With six models in the range, each machine can be tailored to meet specific application needs, offering unmatched flexibility. As with all Pathfinder equipment, the L-Series is trusted worldwide for its reliability, precision, efficiency, and low cost of ownership.
Designed to handle a wide variety of fabrics—from delicate silks and knits to dense, heavy materials—the L-Series allows quick setting adjustments to suit different weights. This versatility is ideal for businesses working across varied materials.
Each cutter includes four standard tools: a round knife for crush cutting, a drag knife, a marking tool, and a crease notch or punch tool. A range of optional tools and upgrades are available to support short runs, fast turnaround jobs, and just-in-time production demands.
The L-Series offers a conveyorized, cost-effective cutting solution that’s fast, accurate, and easy to operate. Available in three widths—1,800mm, 2,260mm, and 3,200mm—it adapts easily to different production scales. No matter the configuration, users benefit from increased throughput, high cut quality, and reduced manual labour, making the L-Series a valuable asset for any material cutting operation.
Advanced Multi-tool Cutting Technology
There are 12 models available in the Pathfinder L-Series range of automated fabric-cutting machines. Discover how an automated fabric cutter will maximize your productivity!
1. Offloading Area
6. Safety System
2. User Control
3. Cutting Area
5. Cutting Head
4. Roll Feeder
6. Safety System
L-Series Features
- World leading technology
- Versalite
- Ease of use
- High productivity
- Optimal material yield
- Large capacity
- 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
The Pathfinder L-Series range of 12 models come with a host of features as standard and can be optioned up to deliver solutions to even the most demanding application.
3 Widths, 2 Lengths, 2 Surfaces
L-180
1800mm/71"
L-220
2200mm/89"
L-320
3200mm/126''
With 3 cutting widths, 2 cutting lengths, and 2 cutting surfaces, the L-Series offers unparalleled flexibility for all your cutting requirements. Choose from various width options, including 1800mm, 2200mm, and 3200mm, to ensure a perfect fit for your applications. The extended version (L-xE Series), boasts an impressive 3160mm cut window length, providing even greater capabilities for your projects. To further customize your cutting experience, all models come with cutting surface options. Offering a choice between felt or urethane belts.
From Silk to Aramid
The Pathfinder range of high-precision conveyorised cutting machines are designed and manufactured to deliver the very best results. Pathfinder engineers will discuss your particular requirement and configure a solution that will be perfectly tailored to your production environment. The Pathfinder L-Series comes standard with the following:
- Windows® operating system
- PathCut® cutter operating software
- Touchscreen user interface
- Utility drawer
- Digital vacuum control – 2 speed
- Vacuum Economiser® power saving function
- Import standard industry files – DXF, HPGL, ISO RS274d, NTV, ESSI
- Common line deletion – dynamic ‘on the fly’ calculation
- Notch identification and alteration
- Drill hole identification and transformation
- Cutline proximity awareness
- Automatic cutting window calculation- ‘Whole piece cutting’ where possible.
- Zoom and Scroll graphic finger gesture’s
- Piece and cut order and identification
- Self diagnostics
- End cut – Operator programmable
- Cutting small pieces first – user definable
- Pre-set cutting parameters
- Multi-level user access – parameter protection
- MultiCut™ queuing of nested files
- QuickPath™ automatic cut piece ordering to reduce dry haul
- Integration – automatic cut job queuing, cutting list status and completed marker list
- Automatic selvedge waste cut at programmable intervals
- Self adjusting software parameters optimising cut quality
- Marker manipulation features, notch selection, rotation, flip, drill omission, scaling and more
- Conveyor advance pause – automatic user definable
- Automatic conveyor advance – distance & time user definable
- Automatic pause at piece selected
- Selection of pieces – do not cut
- Automatic lay width checking
- System history file – production cut file verification
- Power fail re-start sequence – integrating intuitive operator prompts
- 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
- Roll feeder (bar and cradle feeding)
Customisable for any application
A single or low-ply, L-Series cutter is suited to a wide variety of applications. The cutting head can be fitted with four working tools simultaneously including both round knife and drag knife, marking tool, and a crease, notch or punch tool.
Additionally, many pre and post-cutting productivity-enhancing options exist for material loading, piece marking and bundling.
- ABR (Airbrush) – non contact paint marking for difficult materials such as fibreglass
- 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
- DRG (Drag Knife) – ultra fine cutting tool for specialty materials
- HDC (Head Camera) – camera dynamically interacts with PathCut for Matching and other functions
- IJP (Ink-Jet) – mounted inside the cutting head used for printing part identification
- JTP (JetPen) – non contact high speed ink marking
- LSC (LS Convert) – automatic conversion of native PLA & PLX file format
- MRK (Marking) – tool holder accepting a variety of standard marking pens-seam lines/text etc.
- 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
Combine Single-Ply Automatic Cutting Machine 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.
