PAPER CUTTING KNIVES
DESCRIPTION
click to enlarge ...Knives and machines constitute one unity. Therefore, the efficiency of each paper cutting machine has a direct correlation with the quality of the paper cutting knife. As specialists, we select the best suited materials, provide for optimal heat-treatment and for precise mechanical working. Only the appropriate selection of these three components turns a knife into a precision cutting tool, which meets the requirements of the today’s modern and program steered paper cutting machines and its users.

PAPER CUTTING KNIVES

AMK Paper cutting knives for all paper cutting machines and three knife trimmers meet all today’s requirements for cutting all kinds of paper, cardboard, foils and etc. For higher demands and longer endurance, we strongly recommend our HSS quality knives.

Heavy-Duty AMK Paper Cutting Knives will be delivered ready for use, skillfully hardened and tempered, precision surface ground and sharpened. However, when buying a knife you are strongly recommended to choose the correct quality that is most suitable for your needs. When cutting identical materials, changing to a higher quality knife will increase the tool life. The higher tool cost is always offset by the extended tool life.
MODEL QUALITIES USES
AMK-SS Swedish Tool Steel Used for paper and very abrasive materials.
AMK-HSS Steel with 18% Tungsten The standard knife for constantly changing materials with an extended life.
The Advantages of AMK-HSS over standard Swedish steel
(AMK-SS)

• Up to 5 times the stand-up time at less than twice the price.
• Fewer knife changes.
• Less down-time.
• Higher productivity.
• Minimized material loss on regrind.

The Advantages of AMK-HSS Knife
• Lower investment cost.
• No maintenance problem.
• No grinding problems.
• No additional grinding equipment.
• More regrinds due to full-size inlay.
• No need to change knives for different material.
• More elastic cutting edge.
• Reduced risk of chipping or breakouts.
• Lower resharpening costs.
• Bevel angle does not need to be changed for different materials.