IDEAL THE 56 - guillotine with 15'' touchscreen

The new way of cutting in the compact class

IDEAL THE 56 is a next-generation programmable powered guillotine – for increased efficiency and productivity by working smarter. With a working width of 560 mm, IR light beam safety curtain and hydraulic clamp drive.
Well-designed digital functions, intuitive controls, and easy to use: THE 56 makes guillotine work easier and more satisfying than ever.
Operation and programme control via 15.6" touchscreen display. Intuitive software with comprehensive features and operation via touch and swipe gestures - just like a tablet or smartphone.

Enjoy optimised workflows and flawless precision.

• cutting length: 560 mm
• insertion depth: 560 mm
• cutting height: 80 mm / *77 mm (*with press bar cover)
• narrow cut: 15 mm / *60 mm (*with press bar cover)


• with hydraulic clamp drive
• electromechanical precision blade drive
• display and operation via 15.6" multi-touch display, intuitive operation, for many individual setting options
• functional, clear graphical user interface with intelligently divided display
• CUT-CONTROL: main functions directly accessible via self-explanatory icons
• Intuitive cutting programme creation with operator guidance and programmable press pressure
• extensive, individual, programmable operator/default settings: different customers, projects, print jobs etc.
• cutting programmes saved via 4GB USB stick (USB stick included in delivery)
• clamp bar with infinitely programmable adjustment of the required clamping pressure via the touchscreen
• electronically controlled clamping bar cover optimises the distribution of the clamping force, if required
• electrically operated back gauge control, individually programmable via touch screen
• Precision back gauge spindles
• ergonomic operating element for manual control of the backgauge position
• direct input of measurements via numeric keypad for manual operation
• units of measurement can be switched at any time selectable in mm / cm / inch (display accuracy 1/10 mm)
• integrated calculator (four basic arithmetic operations)
• multilingual user guidance
• thousands of programmes with any number of programme steps can be stored
• up to 99 chain dimensions can be stored as one programme step
• automatic programme sequence during cutting
• automatic set function for reference measure, paper feed (EJECT)
• individually adjustable, ergonomic desk height from 950 - 1000 mm
• infinitely dimmable fronttable illumination (LED)
• infinitely dimmable, switchable optical cutting line with luminous LEDs
• comprehensive safety package SCS (Safety Cutting System): ensures safety even when not cutting
• IR safety light beam on the front table and closed rear table
• adjustable machine drive with integrated safety control
• main switch, code lock: optionally adjustable electronic access lock.
• EASY-TOUCH: simple, safe two-hand cut release via operating buttons with integrated, illuminated status colour display
• easy knife and cutting bar change,
• knife change device with covered knife edge, animated operator guidance during knife change (with control cut).
• integrated ergonomic cutting bar change function by means of cutting bar ejection mechanism
• All-steel knife carrier with patent-pending knife guide system, high-quality knife made of high-grade knife steel,
• ergonomically accessible blade depth adjustment at the front of the machine
• machine self-diagnosis with error memory
• foot press
• solid all-metal construction, lift truck-compatible stand with paper shelf


• power supply: 230 V / 50 Hz / 1~/ 16 A
• dimensions: W979 x D1211 x H1523 mm
• table height: adjustable from 950 -1000 mm
• net weight: approx. 303 kg