Challenge CMT-330

Three Knife Trimmer System
The new Challenge CMT 330 has expanded capability to finish cut
LANDSCAPE FORMATTED BOOKS up to 12.1” (307 mm) tall by 12.9” (328 mm) wide and down to 5.875” (149 mm) tall by 3.937” (100 mm) wide.
Designed and built in Michigan-USA, the CMT 330 utilizes powerful hydraulic cutting and clamping pressure to effortlessly cut up to a 2” (50.8 mm) thick book.

Features:
Capability to trim landscape formatted books up to 12.1″ (307 mm) x 12.9″ (328 mm)
Full high-speed digital control for fast and accurate set-ups in under 6 seconds
Bar code system for fully automated set-up
Simultaneous in-line and near-line book feeding option to maximize utilization
Automatic size detection of untrimmed book blocks
Precision knife depth control reducing cut stick wear and knife depth machine adjustments
Automated precision finish cut mode for jobs with large spine trim cuts
Live graphical display of book path
Thickness range up to 2″ (51 mm)
Hydraulic powered cutting
No tools or clamp boards required during book size changes
Integrated computer diagnostics with graphical display of sensor locations
Strong knife assembly and table support design to minimize deflection