Vector - cutting solutions for technical textiles and composite materials

By combining high-performance cutting equipment, high value-added software, and a range of adapted services, Lectra’s cutting room solutions allow industries using technical textiles and composite materials to reduce time and production costs, as part of a secure and reliable process.

Productivity, precision, and flexibility

Vector automated cutting solutions ensure unmatched productivity and accuracy. Veritable concentration of technology, the Vector cutting system is capable of handling the most complex forms, in the thickest mattresses whatever the material used: carbon, fiberglass, honeycomb, Kevlar, canvas, vinyl, or other flexible materials for industrial use.Available in several configurations with longer or wider cutting windows , Vector supports single-ply and multi-ply cutting to meet the specific needs of the most diverse industries.

Featuring a unique embedded technology, Vector solutions permit remote diagnostics in real time by Lectra Call Centers, for unprecedented uptime (between 95% and 98%).

Safety and Environment

Vector also makes it possible to preserves operators from the dangers of certain materials. Equipped with a vacuum system during the cutting phase, it greatly reduces the dispersion of particles that could affect the health of operators and could impact the equipment and the environment.
With its "Energy Saver" mode available across the full range, Vector offers more effective control of power consumption and provides up to 30% energy saving compared to standard cutters.

Cost reduction

The automatic nesting software of Vector solutions optimizes the use of expensive materials and increases productivity. It makes its possible to nest over longer surfaces (greater than 100 meters) and to mix a maximum number of pieces.

Traceability

Equipped with an automatic labeling function, Vector cutting systems ensure traceability of cut pieces, using a bar code that contains basic information (ply number, orientation, reference material, batch number, etc.) for reconstructing the assembly kit in the molding center.

Power Contracts, dedicated services

Lectra has developed a complete range of service contracts to help customers maximize their investments.
Adapted to all production models, these contracts are intended to:

ensure reliability of the production unit
accelerate return on investment
optimize the cutting process