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Frequently asked questions

What helps most when we run a busy, high-volume corrugated schedule every day? ▼
Ultimate helps you keep output predictable when volumes stay high, because it’s built for maximum uptime and throughput. C and X still do the work; they help more when your corrugated workload is mixed with other applications or shorter runs.
What helps when we’re juggling many short-run corrugated jobs and constant changeovers? ▼
C helps you stay flexible across varied corrugated substrates and keep jobs moving without losing time in setup. X helps when you want a simpler, cost-effective workflow that’s easy to run and expand later. Ultimate helps when the short runs are still industrial volume and you want speed plus stability at scale.
What tooling helps us cut corrugated faster without tearing or messy edges? ▼
CorruSpeed-style corrugated cutting helps increase speed without oscillation, protecting edge quality even when board quality varies. All tables can run corrugated work; the tooling choice is what protects quality at higher speeds.
What tooling helps reduce cracking and improve fold quality across different flute types? ▼
Crease wheel tooling helps you get more consistent creases and reduces cracking when flute type, thickness or recycled content changes from job to job. The table choice is then about whether you need maximum throughput (Ultimate) or maximum job flexibility (C/X).
What helps when we also produce display on the same corrugated workflow? ▼
Ultimate helps when corrugated and display output is high and constant, so you’re not fighting schedule pressure. C helps when you need a production-ready workhorse that adapts quickly across materials. X helps when your mix changes often and you want a scalable setup that grows with you.

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What helps with tight turnarounds and short runs without sacrificing quality? ▼
C and X help you stay flexible across materials and formats, switching jobs quickly while keeping finishing consistent. Ultimate helps when “short runs” still arrive nonstop and you need high volume and uptime.
What helps when we build complex 3D structures and need cut and crease accuracy to stay consistent? ▼
C helps maintain stable precision across full-size boards, supporting clean folds and accurate alignment. X helps when switching across many materials with fast setup. Ultimate helps when complex displays are produced at high volume where speed pressure is constant.
What tooling helps when we use demanding materials and want cleaner results? ▼
A tooling setup that covers precise cutting, creasing and routing helps tackle demanding display materials without compromise. All three tables can run the applications; the difference is whether you want maximum throughput (Ultimate), a production workhorse (C), or an easy-to-run system that can expand (X).
What helps reduce waste and rework on printed display jobs? ▼
Strong print-to-cut registration and stable depth control help avoid mis-cuts and near-misses. C and X help when flexibility and quick setup matter; Ultimate helps maintain precision while pushing high-volume output.
What helps when we want to scale output but keep manual handling down? ▼
Ultimate helps relieve workflow pressure when production intensity is high. C helps when you want flexible production that adapts across jobs. X helps when you want to scale capability step-by-step.

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What helps when we process wide-format rigid boards daily? ▼
C helps you handle wide-format work with stable precision across full-size boards. X can support the same applications and helps when you plan to expand formats and workflows over time. Ultimate can handle signage but is typically chosen when you need industrial throughput instead of variety.
What helps most when routing is a daily requirement? ▼
C and X both help produce cleaner edges using strong milling capability, often the difference between a cut and a finished result. Ultimate can route too, and helps when routing sits inside a high-volume corrugated/display workflow.
What helps when we need crisp contour cuts that match printed sheets? ▼
C helps maintain stable accuracy across large printed boards, keeping contour cuts aligned. X helps when you want fast, accurate finishing across a wide range of jobs with an easy workflow.
What tooling helps when we need clean cuts on rigid materials at speed? ▼
Rigid-material cutting tooling helps you keep edge quality consistent without slowing down. The table choice becomes wide-format stability and production feel (C) or scalability and quick setup (X).
What helps operators when moving from manual finishing to digital? ▼
X helps because it’s simple to learn and quick to set up, aiding teams transitioning from manual finishing. C helps when wide-format capability and robust production feel are needed from day one. Ultimate helps when reducing manual steps under constant production pressure is the priority.

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What helps when we need to turn around accurate samples as fast as possible? ▼
X Edge helps you go from design to physical sample in minutes, with automatic tool recognition and calibration reducing manual steps between jobs. The faster your team can hold a real-scale prototype, the faster the whole development cycle moves.
What helps when we sample across many different materials? ▼
X Edge with a FlexiHead helps you move between folding carton, solid board, fluted core board, flexible materials, corrugated plastic, flexographic plates, and thin foam without swapping tables or losing setup time. Fewer manual tool changes means more materials covered in the same working day.
What helps when our design team needs to iterate quickly in a studio environment? ▼
X Edge is straightforward enough for any designer to use independently, so ideas move from screen to real scale without waiting on a specialist operator. That hands-on access drives faster iteration and more confident creative decisions.
What tooling helps when we work with complex or compact substrates like solid board? ▼
The FlexiHead tooling on the X Edge combines high cutting accuracy with the power and robustness needed for denser materials. It handles the full range of synthetic materials alongside board grades, so one setup covers even the most demanding samples in your mix.
What helps when our sample volume grows into short-run production? ▼
X Edge can be upgraded in speed and acceleration as your business demands increase, so you don’t need to replace the table when workload grows. All configuration options from the X-Series family remain available, keeping your investment future-proof from day one.

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What helps when we need to turn around custom protective inserts quickly? ▼
Designing and cutting a protective packaging insert typically takes around 12 minutes per 2 m² of material. Container designs are saved as reusable templates, so once a shape is defined you can call it up and cut it immediately — no repreparation needed between jobs.
What helps when cutting corrugated board at high speed is a priority? ▼
The CorruSpeed Tool cuts corrugated board at high speed without oscillating, delivering significant time savings across a wide range of corrugated boards — including those with recycled content. It handles boards up to double-wall BC flutes (7 mm).
What helps when creasing heavy double or triple-wall corrugated? ▼
The 150 mm Crease Wheels apply up to 50 kg of scoring pressure, making them well suited to creasing triple and double-wall corrugated with heavy liners. The 60 mm wheels handle most standard corrugated thicknesses with high pressure and minimal over-crease or liner cracking.
What helps when we also need to cut foam inserts alongside corrugated? ▼
Both Kongsberg C and X tables can be fitted with a dedicated foam cutting unit, including a higher traverse for taller foam blocks. Heavy-duty foam tools bring speed and power to low-density porous materials, and precise Z-axis control ensures consistent partial cuts — critical for many foam insert designs.
What helps when materials include recycled-content board or corrugated plastic? ▼
The High-frequency VibraCut Knife Tool is built for difficult-to-cut materials including high-recycled-content corrugated board, soft foam board, corrugated plastic, and fluted core board. Its high-frequency reciprocating action cuts cleanly through materials that can cause drag or tearing with standard knives.

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What helps when we need clean kiss cuts without cutting through the backing? ▼
The KissCutting Knife Tool is built specifically for adhesive vinyl and foils where keeping the backing intact is critical. It cuts cleanly through the top film only, so labels and decals peel away consistently without damaging the liner beneath.
What tooling helps when we cut fine details at speed in thin materials? ▼
The Psaligraphy Knife Tool is developed for exactly this — cutting intricate shapes at high speed in thin materials like paper, vinyl, folding carton, and flexible plastics. It maintains detail accuracy without needing to slow down for complex contours.
What helps when we run high volumes of roll-based label or decal material? ▼
The Motorized Roll Feeder helps you handle wide-format rolls continuously, achieving accurate cuts even on challenging or tensile substrates. Paired with the Take Up Unit, it makes roll-to-roll workflows straightforward — feeding, cutting, and collecting waste all in one smooth process.
What helps when we produce both small short-run labels and large decals? ▼
Kongsberg cutting tables handle the full range — from small batch labels to large-format decals — with dedicated tooling matched to each application. Switching between jobs stays quick because the right tool for each material is already part of the setup.
What helps when finishing digitally printed roll jobs efficiently is a priority? ▼
The Take Up Unit makes finishing digitally printed jobs on rolls straightforward, collecting finished material and waste cleanly as the table runs. Combined with conveyor belt tables and the Roll Feeder, it turns roll finishing from a manual task into a continuous, automated workflow.

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What helps when we need to turn around custom protective inserts quickly? ▼
Designing and cutting a protective packaging insert typically takes around 12 minutes per 2 m² of material. Container designs are saved as reusable templates, so once a shape is defined you can call it up and cut it immediately — no repreparation needed between jobs.
What helps when cutting corrugated board at high speed is a priority? ▼
The CorruSpeed Tool cuts corrugated board at high speed without oscillating, delivering significant time savings across a wide range of corrugated boards — including those with recycled content. It handles boards up to double-wall BC flutes (7 mm).
What helps when creasing heavy double or triple-wall corrugated? ▼
The 150 mm Crease Wheels apply up to 50 kg of scoring pressure, making them well suited to creasing triple and double-wall corrugated with heavy liners. The 60 mm wheels handle most standard corrugated thicknesses with high pressure and minimal over-crease or liner cracking.
What helps when we also need to cut foam inserts alongside corrugated? ▼
Both Kongsberg C and X tables can be fitted with a dedicated foam cutting unit, including a higher traverse for taller foam blocks. Heavy-duty foam tools bring speed and power to low-density porous materials, and precise Z-axis control ensures consistent partial cuts — critical for many foam insert designs.
What helps when materials include recycled-content board or corrugated plastic? ▼
The High-frequency VibraCut Knife Tool is built for difficult-to-cut materials including high-recycled-content corrugated board, soft foam board, corrugated plastic, and fluted core board. Its high-frequency reciprocating action cuts cleanly through materials that can cause drag or tearing with standard knives.