Summa / F Series Vantage
Summa F Series Vantage Flatbed Cutting Systems
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Six models. One platform. Faster from job to job.
Cutting time is the small part of a production day. Setup, calibration, tool changes, and job switching eat the rest. The F Series Vantage was built to cut all of it, and the platform now runs from a 63" x 47" table that fits a small shop to a 128" x 126" tandem production table, plus a dedicated dry carbon fiber configuration.
Every model shares the same cutting platform: 1,000 mm/s (40 ips), acceleration to 1 G, ± 0.05 mm repeatability, three module positions, Fast+ and Core+ tangential modules, a 3.7 kW router at 60,000 RPM, a non-contact ultrasonic thickness sensor, and 3D blade calibration that runs without operator input. What changes between models is working area, media width, vacuum layout, and power.
All six are available to order through Flatbed Tools. We configure, install, train, and service them.
1,000 mm/s (40 ips) | Up to 1 G | ± 0.05 mm repeatability | 120 N vertical, 200 N horizontal | GoProduce included
Which F Series Vantage Fits Your Work
Start with the biggest sheet or roll you run. The rest follows.
| You run | Model | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 4' x 8' rigid sheets and roll media on one table | F1625 | 63" x 98.4" working area holds a full 4x8 sheet. Two vacuum rows for tandem workflow. |
| A tight floor, or a building without 3-phase power | F1612 | 97.7" x 84.2" footprint. The only model with a single-phase option (240 V, 30 A, US only). |
| Dry carbon fiber, prepreg, glass fiber, gaskets | F1625 CF | F1625 base with coated circuit boards, a sealed electrical cabinet, and shielded connectors so conductive dust doesn't reach the electronics. |
| 5' x 10' boards and full ACM plates | F1832 | 72.2" x 126" working area. One pass, no seam, no second alignment. Matches 72" print output. |
| A 3.2 m textile printer, plus board work | F3220 | 130.7" media width cuts full-width banners and SEG at native size. Shorter table, shorter walk. |
| Two jobs at once at full width | F3232 | 128.5" x 126" working area with 14 vacuum zones in two rows. Load one half while the other cuts. |
Not sure? Send us your typical job mix and sheet sizes and we'll tell you which two models to compare. Get a recommendation
F Series Vantage at a Glance
All models: 1,000 mm/s (40 ips), up to 1 G, ± 0.05 mm repeatability, 120 N vertical and 200 N horizontal cutting force, 3-phase 208 V, 60 Hz. Working area can be smaller depending on mounted tools. Multi-panel length with roll feed is 164 ft (50 m) on every model.
| F1612 | F1625 | F1625 CF | F1832 | F3220 | F3232 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working area | 63" x 47.2" | 63" x 98.4" | 63" x 98.4" | 72.2" x 126" | 128.5" x 82.7" | 128.5" x 126" |
| Working area (mm) | 1595 x 1200 | 1595 x 2500 | 1595 x 2500 | 1835 x 3200 | 3265 x 2100 | 3265 x 3200 |
| Max media width | 65" | 65" | 65" | 74.8" | 130.7" | 130.7" |
| Vacuum zones | 4 (1 x 4) | 8 (2 x 4) | 8 (2 x 4) | 8 (2 x 4) | 7 (1 x 7) | 14 (2 x 7) |
| Tandem workflow | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Single-phase option | Yes, US only | No | No | No | No | No |
| Heavy Duty Roll Support, 440 lb | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Installed footprint W x D x H | 97.7" x 84.2" x 42.4" | 97.7" x 135.4" x 42.4" | F1625 plus 8.2 ft extension | 110" x 166" x 48" | 166" x 123" x 48" | 166" x 166" x 48" |
| View F1612 | View F1625 | View F1625 CF | View F1832 | View F3220 | View F3232 |
The Six F Series Vantage Models
F1612 Vantage
Full platform, smallest footprint.
- 63" x 47.2" working area, 65" media width
- Single-phase 240 V option, no converter, no electrical upgrade
- Conveyor, roll support, clamps, and camera standard
F1625 Vantage
Roll media and full 4x8 sheets on one table.
- 63" x 98.4" working area, 65" media width
- 8 vacuum zones in two rows for tandem workflow
- The model most mixed-material shops end up on
F1625 CF Vantage
Built for dry carbon fiber and composite production.
- Coated circuit boards, negative-pressure electrical cabinet, shielded module connectors
- 8.2 ft (2.5 m) conveyor extension for long nests with a picking area
- Nesting data flows to kitting and picking through GoConnect
F1832 Vantage
Full 5x10 sheets and complete ACM plates in one pass.
- 72.2" x 126" working area, 74.8" media width
- Matches 72" print output without splitting jobs
- 8 vacuum zones in two rows
F3220 Vantage
The finishing partner for a 3.2 m printer.
- 128.5" x 82.7" working area, 130.7" media width
- Rotary knife module for textiles and mesh, board materials on the same table
- Optional Heavy Duty Roll Support for rolls to 440 lb
F3232 Vantage
Two jobs in play at full width.
- 128.5" x 126" working area, 130.7" media width
- 14 vacuum zones in two rows: one half cuts while the other loads
- Honeycomb, corrugated, ACM plates, banners, SEG, oversized textile panels
What Changed From the F Series 4X
Summa benchmarked the F1625 Vantage against the outgoing F1625 4X on the same production files.
| Job type | F1625 4X | F1625 Vantage | Faster by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complex file, many tool lifts, 1 tool | 18:11 | 9:34 | 90% |
| Standard production file, 1 tool | 6:57 | 4:44 | 47% |
| Kiss-cut plus through-cut, 2 tools | 13:36 | 9:22 | 45% |
Summa's marketing uses 40%. On detail-heavy work you're closer to double. Six changes account for it.
Fast+ module doubles vertical speed.
400 mm/s up and down, 2 G, versus 200 mm/s and 0.8 G on the Core+ and the old module. On a file with hundreds of lifts, that's where the 90% comes from.
Non-contact ultrasonic thickness sensor.
Measures the material before every job without touching it, sets the tool lift to that height, and removes the most common cause of blade breaks.
3D Automatic Device Calibration.
Profiles the blade in three dimensions, tracks wear, and compensates during the run. No test cuts on media.
Module and tool ID.
Every module carries an ID chip and every tool a barcode. Mount it and the table loads the right parameters and flags a wrong setup before it cuts.
Ethernet motion control.
USB is gone. New firmware and Ethernet communication cut unnecessary movement between vectors.
3.7 kW high-frequency router.
The 4X ran 1.4 kW. The Vantage HF router runs 3.7 kW (5 HP) at 60,000 RPM with water cooling, twice the spindle speed of the standard router and up to four times faster in rigid materials. Aluminum to 3 mm with the optional oil mister.
F Series Vantage Platform Features, All Six Models
Three module positions. Run cutting, creasing, routing, and perforating in one job without stopping. The fixed center unit carries an Ethernet camera with active cooling, the thickness sensor, and a positioning laser.
Fast+ and Core+ modules. Two versatile tangential modules that take the full tool library. Fast+ for vinyl, flexible media, and light board where cut time is driven by tool lifts. Core+ for kiss-cutting, creasing, V-cuts, rigid cutouts, and oscillating blades, with 20 kg (44 lb) of downforce.
GoProduce. Included with every model. Material Manager with 100-plus presets, Action Sets that run a full job sequence in one click, barcode workflow with the built-in camera or a hand scanner, and file support for ZCC, iCut, CF2, and HP/GL, so files from other cutting systems come straight over. Most new operators are running production in under an hour.
Operator Mode and Tandem Mode. Standard on every unit. Operator Mode splits the table into a cutting zone and a safe loading zone. Tandem Mode, on models with two vacuum rows, cuts one half while you load the other.
Open integration. Ethernet to 50-plus supported RIPs. GoConnect links the table to printers, feeders, robots, MIS, and ERP through an open API. GoData reports production numbers. GoCare gives our technicians live access to onboard maintenance status.
LED status bar. Built into the cutting axis. Readiness and job state visible from across the floor.
Extension tables. Front, rear, or 50/50 configurations for loading and offloading.
Heavy Duty Roll Support. Optional on every model. Rolls to 440 lb (200 kg).
Safety. ANSI/UL 62368-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 62368-1, FCC Class A, CE. Industrial E-stops with a faster restart sequence after a safety trip.
F Series Vantage Platform Specifications
- Speed: up to 1,000 mm/s (40 ips)
- Acceleration: up to 1 G
- Repeatability: within ± 0.05 mm (0.002")
- Accuracy: 0.05% of move or 0.05 mm, whichever is greater
- Max cutting force: 120 N vertical (27 lb), 200 N horizontal (45 lb)
- Clearance under beam: 50 mm (1.9")
- Media weight: 661 lb static, 132 lb on conveyor
- Connectivity: Ethernet
- Operating range: 59 to 95 °F, 35 to 75% humidity
F Series Vantage Modules and Tools
Two versatile modules, four single-tool modules, and 15-plus tools across every cutting technique. Modules can be added at any time.
| Module | Job |
|---|---|
| Drag (standard) | Kiss-cutting and plotting on films, window graphics, sandblast mask |
| Fast+ | Intricate designs on vinyl, flexible, and light board materials |
| Core+ | Kiss-cut, crease, V-cut, rigid cutouts, oscillating tools |
| Rotary knife | Woven and technical textiles, decagonal blade, low horizontal force |
| Standard router, 1.4 kW | Foam PVC, MDF, acrylic, ACM, polycarbonate |
| HF router, 3.7 kW | ACM, acrylic, MDF, aluminum to 3 mm, at 60,000 RPM |
Tools include kiss-cut, single and double edge cutout, heavy duty cutout to 15 mm, rigid material cutout to 8 mm, high precision cutout, corrugated to 8 mm with no oscillation, V-cut in five angles to 27 mm, bevel, perforating, creasing wheels, the Power EOT for foams and honeycomb to 16 mm, and pneumatic oscillating tools to 42 mm.
F Series modules and tools, with materials and thickness limits
We walk through module and tool selection during every quote. It's easy to over-buy modules and under-buy tools, and we've seen both.
What the F Series Vantage Cuts
100-plus materials depending on modules and tools.
- Flexible: adhesive vinyl, banner, reflective and protective sheeting, magnetic media, window film, heat transfer
- Rigid: foam PVC, foamboard, corrugated, honeycomb board, reboard, folding carton, acrylic, polycarbonate, ACM/ACP, MDF, plywood, aluminum to 3 mm
- Textile: woven polyester, mesh, canvas, technical textiles, felt, SEG fabrics
- Industrial: dry carbon fiber and prepreg (F1625 CF), glass fiber, gaskets, rubber, foams to 42 mm, composites
Send us samples. We'll cut them and send back the pieces. Send samples for a test cut
F Series Vantage Applications
Sign and display.
POS displays, window graphics, vehicle wraps, traffic signs, reflective signage, and full-sheet rigid work. The F1832 handles 5x10 boards; the F1612 and F1625 handle the daily mix.
Textile and soft signage.
Flags, banners, SEG, backlit fabrics, sportswear panels. The F3220 and F3232 match 3.2 m printer output.
Packaging.
Prototypes, short-run folding carton, corrugated, honeycomb displays. Creasing wheels, V-cut, and the corrugated tool on the Core+ module.
Composites and industrial.
Dry carbon fiber, prepreg, glass fiber, gaskets, foam, MDF. The F1625 CF is built for the carbon fiber floor; the F1832 runs industrial substrates at length.
Summa F Series Vantage Questions
What is the Summa F Series Vantage?
Summa's current flatbed cutting platform. Six models share one architecture: three module positions, Fast+ and Core+ tangential modules, a 3.7 kW high-frequency router, 3D blade calibration, and a non-contact ultrasonic thickness sensor. It replaced the F Series 4X. Working areas run from 63" x 47" (F1612) to 128.5" x 126" (F3232), and the F1625 CF is a configuration built for dry carbon fiber.
What are the six models?
Three in the 63" to 65" media width class: F1612 (63" x 47.2"), F1625 (63" x 98.4"), and F1625 CF (same table as the F1625 with carbon fiber protection). Three large-format: F1832 (72.2" x 126", 74.8" media), F3220 (128.5" x 82.7", 130.7" media), and F3232 (128.5" x 126", 130.7" media).
Which model cuts a full 4x8 sheet? A full 5x10?
The F1625 holds a 4' x 8' sheet on its 63" x 98.4" table. The F1832 holds a 5' x 10' sheet or a full ACM plate on its 72.2" x 126" table. The F3232 does both with room to run a second job on the other half of the table.
What is the F1625 CF?
An F1625 built for dry carbon fiber cutting. Carbon dust conducts electricity and eventually shorts out an unprotected table. The CF has coated circuit boards, an electrical cabinet held under negative pressure so air flows out rather than in, and shielded connectors on the module heads. It adds an 8.2 ft conveyor extension for long nests and connects nesting software to kitting and picking through GoConnect.
Do I need 3-phase power?
Five of the six models run on 3-phase 208 V. The F1612 is the exception, with a single-phase 240 V, 30 A option for US installs. If you're in a building without 3-phase and need a larger table, Summa recommends a rotary converter rather than a static one because of the vacuum pump load. We'll spec it with you.
Can I use my existing F Series 4X tools and modules?
Most tangential tools carry over. The 4X tangential modules run on the Vantage at 4X performance. Fast+ modules are Vantage-only. Router, drag, and rotary modules are not cross-compatible. GoProduce detects which table it's connected to. Call us before you order an upgrade; the carry-over list changes the quote.
How much faster is the Vantage than the 4X?
Summa's benchmark on the F1625: 45% to 90% faster depending on how many tool lifts the file has. Complex files with many lifts saw 90%; standard production files saw 45% to 47%.
Which model is right for a 3.2 m printer?
The F3220 if you mostly run textile and banner with some board work and want the shorter table. The F3232 if you want tandem workflow, so one job cuts while the next loads, or you run oversized rigid panels.
Why buy a Summa F Series Vantage from Flatbed Tools?
We configure, install, and service flatbed cutting systems from every major manufacturer, so the advice on which model fits your shop comes from working on the tables, not from a brochure. We stock Summa-compatible blades, router bits, and conveyor belts in Racine, Wisconsin. Every purchase comes with free phone support, and we diagnose before we dispatch. Parts ship from Summa's US headquarters in Indianapolis and from our shop, often next-day.
Why Buy Your F Series Vantage From Flatbed Tools
Authorized Summa Dealer: sales, installation, training, service
We install, maintain, move, and repair flatbed cutting systems from every major manufacturer, and we cut the belts and stock the blades those tables run on. When we tell you the F1625 fits your shop and the F1832 doesn't, that comes from working on hundreds of floors, not from a spec sheet.
Every F Series Vantage we sell comes with delivery, installation, on-site operator training through GoProduce and Action Sets, free phone support, and Summa-compatible blades, bits, and belts stocked in Racine. When a repair needs hands on the table, we send a technician.
Consumables for the F Series Vantage
Blades, router bits, and conveyor belts compatible with every F Series model, in stock in Racine, Wisconsin, with fast shipping across the US and Canada.
Blades
Tangential and oscillating knife blades, drag knife blades, kiss-cut blades, tool holders.
Shop blades for Summa cutting systemsRouter Bits
Bits for the standard and HF router modules, end mills by material.
Shop bits for Summa routing systemsInstallation, Training, and Service
- Delivery, installation, and commissioning
- Operator training on cutting, routing, GoProduce, and Action Sets
- Preventative maintenance programs
- Repairs and remote support
- Machine moves and relocation
- Workflow and automation consulting
Let's Find Your Summa Cutting System
Evaluating your first digital cutting system or adding capacity to a floor that's already running one, send us what you cut, how it arrives, and your typical week of jobs. We'll come back with the two systems to compare and a configured quote. Prefer to talk? Call 262 800 6500.
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