Digital Cutting Software

Zünd Cut Center

Your first choice in digital cutting.

Digital Cutting Software
for pros by pros

Zünd Cut Center - ZCC

ZCC Digital Cutting Software is completely tailored to our custo-
mers‘ needs - a tool for pros by pros.

As complement to Zünd cutting/routing systems, ZCC is the back-

bone of your digital cutting workflow.
Zünd cutting systems together with ZCC as control center guaran-
tee an optimal workflow from original file to finished product. This
manifests itself in unsurpassed productivity and superior quality.
Zünd Cut Center is designed to prepare cutter-ready files created
in commonly used design programs such as Adobe® Illustrator®.
Files from many popular RIP and nesting programs can be pro-
cessed without additional manipulation.
The ZCC permits seamless integration in your digital workflow and
supports the user in every phase of production.

Production-time calculation
Production time is a key component in production planning. To This provides you with the tools, e.g. to efficiently plan your daily
keep you from having to time each job with a stopwatch, the Cut production. Once the job is completed, the actual production time
Queue keeps track of time for each phase of the job. Even while is saved in the cut data. This information may be used later on for
jobs are in the queue, you can see the estimated time it will take invoicinig or for planning recurring jobs.
for processing them.
ZCC production workflow
prepared for the future

Before now digital cutting workflows required any number of to produce cost-effectively and remain competitive.
manual steps. Looking to the future, it is becoming increasingly Zünd has devoted itself to this topic for years, and complete
obvious that the highest degree of automation will be necessary workflow automation remains our primary objective.

The Cut Queue offers comprehensive import-/export options and

necessary interfaces for communicating with e.g. ERP/CRM/RIP
and other software. Take advantage of this open architecture to
optimize your production workflow. Compile cost data, generate
offers, etc., from a central source!
Production-ready jobs are listed and can be further managed in
the Cut Queue. The Cut Queue also provides important, job-rele-
vant information such as order numbers, due dates, and material
references. A large display area facilitates job control and identifi-
cation. Already in this phase, you can use the „estimated produc-
tion time“ to coordinate your production schedule. Last-minute
corrections can be made anytime in the Cut Editor. Job selection
occurs either manually or via barcode reader.

How does the Cut Queue help you automate your production workflow?
• Seamless preparation of cut file from RIP • Email notification in case of error or required user intervention
• Open jobs with barcode reader • Comprehensive search functions and filter options
• Batch processing for automated production of multiple jobs • Standardized user interface for data exchange with ERP/CRM,
• Hotfolders for efficient import of jobs with repeat scenarios etc.

DESIGN RIP PRINT CUTTING


Last Minute
Correction
Register marks,
Barcodes

Job settings
Tool-, knive- and
cutting parameters are
selected for
Outlines
each material

Nesting

ERP/CRM/etc.
PDF, EPS, AI
Our Know-How helps
your productivity

Registration
The precise placement of cut paths on the substrate is critical. the job at hand. This allows for highly accurate cutting even with
The Zünd ICC camera system in combination with Zünd Cut Cen- challenging materials, e.g. textiles that are subject to significant
ter guarantees perfect registration and alignment of contours. distortions.
The ICC camera is equipped with precise optics. Register marks
Many jobs require positioning as well as compensation. Based and material edges are captured automatically. The system is
on the compensation method you choose, complex algorithms designed to provide perfect registration even with poor color
provide the best-possible placement and cut data optimization for contrast, reflective materials, or low ambient lighting.

ZCC material database

A comprehensive material database is the core of the ZCC soft-
ware. It contains the best processing methods and parameters for
a multitude of materials.

Before a material is added to the database, it undergoes extensive

testing in the Zünd R&D department. This ensures the material will
be processed with the best-possible methods and perfectly coor-
dinated parameters. Only thoroughly proven methods are utilized
and the utmost care is taken to maximize the longevity of router
bits and cutting blades.

The system suggests optimal combinations of tools and inserts for

each material. If you do not happen to have the suggested blade,
ZCC will automatically propose possible alternatives.

The ZCC material database can be expanded individually by the

user. New materials can be added with a few mouseclicks. Once
these user-defined entries are made, they remain available for
future jobs.
Step by step to
perfect results

File import
ZCC interfaces with all commonly used RIP systems.
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In some cases, as a result of particularly close
cooperation with RIP vendors, the integration may
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file formats. Hot folders or Cut Editor can be used to
.zcc
.map automatically convert and import cut files in diffe-
rent original file formats. Files that are sent to a hot
.iso .cfz
.cut folder are automatically converted for processing
and forwarded to the Cut Queue.

File preparation
The Cut Editor offers numerous functions for prepa-
ring cut files easily and efficiently. This gives desig-
ners and operators a full-fledged tool for generating
cut data and assigning important characteristics
such as job processes, processing modes, etc.

Control Center
Cut Center provides the interface between user and
machine. The software guides you in a few steps
from the prepared file to the start of cutting/proces-
sing and supports you in each task.

• Assign job-specific production processes

• Install proposed tool configuration

Before starting to cut the job, you have the option

to perform a simulation to verify all the settings.
Once you give the OK to proceed, the system reads
the register marks and production can begin. If any
user intervention becomes necessary during pro-
duction, the system sends out an email notification.
Userfriendly and intuitive
a sure path to success

Cut Queue
• Overview and sorting of pending and fini-
shed jobs
• Select jobs via barcode reader
• Job preview
• Estimated production time
• Batch processing
• Email notification

Cut Editor
• Expanded editing tool for last-minute cut-file
corrections
• Basic drawing tools
• Close open contours
• Overcut compensation
• Optimize processing times:
Control cut sequence
Control cut direction
Automatically set start point
• Comprehensive file import options

Cut Center
• Cutting system control center
• Provides tool and blade recommendations
• Select job processes
• Define processing methods
Innovative solutions
meet toughest demands

Features
• Zünd Cut Center automatically optimizes cut direction • Comprehensive registration options for precise placement
and cut sequence. To minimize processing time, the sofware of cuts on substrate.
determines the shortest-possible travel distances.
• Simultaneous job preparation: While cutter is in operation,
• Overcut compensation. additional jobs can be prepared.

• Automatic vacuum adjustment to width of job; vacuum • Access to different program functions can be password pro-
power can be adjusted during processing. tected.

• Creasing: downward pressure can be set separately, with and • Automated multi-page loading function with BHS and
against corrugation. Sheetfeeder for superior vacuum hold-down.

• Comprehenisve import options. • Automatic Bridging: The number of bridges and minimum
distance between them can be specified individually. Bridges
• Simulation before processing displayed onscreen or perfor-
effectively keep small cut objects in place and prevent damage
med by cutter with laser pointer.
to material and bits.
• Calculation of estimated production time.
• Feed connection cut guarantees consistent cut quality, espe-
• Calculation of travel distances. cially with textiles.
• Job queue and complete list of jobs. • Unite operation: Several overlapping objects may be com-
• Email notification in case of error or required operator inter- bined into one.
vention. • Multiple copies of objects.
• Batch processing for automated production. • Job info export for generating and analyzing order statistics.
• Cut-off function for rolled material or longer boards.

Routing features
• Adjust contour offset for bit size. • Multipass: The software automatically calculates the optimal
number of passes for maxiumum routing speed while minimi-
• Inlay function for routing negative shape into substrate for a
zing spindle wear.
perfect fit.
• Tool travel direction clockwise/counter-clockwise.
• Polishing/cleanup pass for optimal edge quality.
• Dotted line type pattern: Punching holes can be individually
• Lead-in/lead-out: Start and end points are positioned outside
aligned.
the cut path for perfect cutting results.

Aligned milling outlines Hatch fill Inlays Bridges

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Zünd Systemtechnik AG
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