KNK Force vs Roland GR-640

This vinyl cutter is capable of producing up to 39N of downforce. While this might seem like a total overkill when it comes to cutting vinyl, it opens up possibilities to cutting thicker, more robust materials, such as plastics.

This machine can be turned into a competent CNC milling machine by adding an optional rotary tool attachment. With this accessory, you will be able to cut 3mm wooden and acrylic plates.

The KNK Force has a built-in computer, and you can access it using a web browser on any Windows, Linux, iOs, or Android device. Even more, you can seamlessly switch from one device to another. The embedded software is called C3, and it accepts design files in the form of .svg files.

Due to the built-in WiFi module, you can access your KNK Force vinyl cutter from anywhere where you have an Internet connection. This means that you can monitor the machine's job's progress remotely, from a smartphone, for example.

The total cutting area of this machine is 65” x 984”. It is suitable for cutting huge outdoor vinyl signs and even automotive signs (signs for commercial vehicles).

Besides vinyl films, this machine can cut cardboard, corrugated e-flute, heat transfer material, diamond grade films, sandblast mask, high-intensity reflective films, and window films.

Even though the maximum media width you can feed into this vinyl cutter is 70”, it doesn't mean that the machine only works well with this massive size. According to its specifications sheet, the Roland GR-640 handles any media width between 6” and 70”.

This industrial grade vinyl cutter does not require you to spend a fortune on its software. Even more, it uses the same software as all the other Roland machines. It is very unusual for an industrial grade CNC machine to share the same software with consumer grade units.

By default, this cutter is covered by a full 3-year-manufacturer warranty, available upon the registration of the product (it has to be done online). This warranty will cover you if the machine fails. Furthermore, there is an option to upgrade the standard 3-year warranty to a 5-year period by purchasing a Roland Care Premium Service Contract (the exact pricing is available only on request).