One of the benefits of using a Gerber Digitizer to make or alter patterns is the program integration feature. Pattern makers and technical designers can copy and paste measurements to design as well as grade patterns. You can import appliqués, screen graphics and embroideries from other programs for pattern placement, preventing production positioning errors. Users may also create or alter markers, an industry term referring to production-ready patterns. As most manufacturers incorporate pattern-making computer-driven components such as pattern-making software, fabric cutters and plotters, integrating the Gerber Digitizer results in smoother production runs.
Training and developing a local skilled laborforce to provide workforce capacity for existing businesses and beyond; We recently trained Kristopher Stevens, the co-owner of Stitch Texas on Gerber AccuMark 2D and Gerber CutWorks. As a partner and Advisory Board member, he is teaching our AccuMark 2D course in an industry-relevant manner to our. 'We have run three shifts around the clock for many, many years. And the most important part of our operation was our Gerber equipment (spreaders and cutters). We could not run our factory without the professional support of Gerber’s customer service and hardware/software support. We could not ask for better service! Thank you Gerber!'
CutWorks cut file preparation software works on Gerber cutting systems and virtually any other automated cutting system on the market to dramatically improve cut part quality. With additional licenses of CutWorks you can prepare and optimize cut files off-line, freeing your cutting system to achieve maximum productivity. Improve cut part quality on single-ply and multi-ply cutters.CutWorks® is a modular software system that offers a complete design, nesting and cutting solution for flexible materials.CutWorks serves two functions. Not only is it the graphical user interface for most of Gerber Technology’s single-ply cutters, but it can also be used as cut file preparation software for virtually any other.
Position the rough pattern onto the high-resolution digitizing tablet. Tape it directly to the tablet. If you are working with an industry digitizer, the Gerber workstation has a table with a menu and a 16-button cursor or digitizing puck, which is a digitizing tablet input accessory.
CutWorks Cut File Preparation Software Improve cut part quality on single-ply and multi-ply cutters. CutWorks® is a modular software system that offers a complete design, nesting and cutting.
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Trace the pattern outline with the digitizing puck by capturing points around the perimeter of each pattern piece. For example, if you are making a front bodice pattern, place the puck at the high point shoulder (HPS). The puck works by detecting its exact position on the tablet, such as around a pattern. The puck device, referred to as a “mouse,” is available in a variety of sizes and is often not shaped like a mouse. Industry puck devices have a loupe, also referred to as a reticule. This feature allows the user to view the puck’s position for accurate and precise pattern tracing through a clear circle located at the top of the device. Horizontal and vertical intersecting lines resembling a cross are used as a grid or graph.
Align the puck’s grid over the starting perimeter point. For instance, to draw the bodice’s center front, align the puck’s vertical grid line over the bodice’s vertical center front. Continue to trace along the center front line.
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Repeat Step 3 until you have traced all sides of the pattern with the digitizing puck. Keep in mind that the tracing will not appear on the digitizing tablet. The pattern appears in the compatible pattern-making software program’s screen, such as AccuMark or CutWorks.
Scan camera-ready artwork into the software program. This is especially important if the finished garment has embroidery, appliqué work or screened graphics. Use the edit tool feature to smooth jagged edges, fill in details or resize it to fit the exact marked pattern location on the screen. Save all changes in a separate computer file for future grading or changes to the pattern after fit sessions. Another option is to import designs from various file formats, such as .DXF, .AI, .EPS or .PLT.
Enter pattern dimensions or special pattern notes in the digitizing puck. Or, integrate the programs and copy and paste the specifications or notes from the Gerber Digitizer to your existing pattern-making software.