| Customization: | Available |
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| After-sales Service: | on Internet (24 Hours) or on Site |
| Warranty: | 1 Year |
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Smart Automation. Precision Trimming. Compact Powerhouse.
The DS-15 is a cutting-edge, fully automatic three-knife trimmer engineered to meet the evolving demands of digital printing, short-run production, and on-demand publishing. Designed with flexibility in mind, it can operate offline as a standalone unit or be integrated inline with digital perfect binding systems for seamless, high-efficiency book finishing.
Powered by advanced servo technology, the DS-15 features fully servo-controlled side and front knives, delivering exceptional trimming accuracy across a wide range of book sizes and thicknesses. Its pneumatic clamping and pressing systems ensure stable alignment, while the servo-driven main motor provides rapid braking, smooth operation, and precise cutting control - even under continuous, high-speed workloads.
The DS-15's robust mechanical structure is engineered for durability and long-term reliability. Its dual synchronized rods and gear-driven cutting mechanism deliver balanced cutting force, enhanced torque, and consistent knife movement. A high-precision gearbox transmission further reduces operating noise while extending the machine's service life.
With its compact footprint, intuitive interface, and low-maintenance design, the DS-15 is the ideal choice for commercial printers, publishing houses, and photo book producers seeking reliable, space-efficient finishing equipment.
High-precision trimming with full-servo control on all knives
Inline and offline compatibility for flexible integration in any workflow
Rapid job changeovers, perfect for short-run and variable-sized production
Compact design with easy access for cleaning and maintenance
Heavy-duty mechanical construction, optimized for continuous, high-volume use
Quiet, vibration-free cutting performance, ideal for modern print environments
Digital print production facilities
Short-run and customized book manufacturing
Photo books, user manuals, product catalogs, marketing brochures
Commercial print shops and professional bindery services
Inline finishing of perfect-bound softcover books
The DS-15 is a compact yet powerful fully automatic three-knife trimmer engineered for precision trimming of perfect-bound books, catalogs, manuals, and other softcover printed materials. Purpose-built for modern post-press workflows, the DS-15 ensures high-speed, high-accuracy trimming on all three sides-top, bottom, and fore-edge-in a single automated cycle.
Equipped with advanced servo-driven knife control and a pneumatic clamping system, the machine delivers smooth, consistent, and clean cuts with minimal operator intervention. Its intelligent automation streamlines book finishing operations, making it ideal for digital printing, short-run production, on-demand publishing, and commercial bookbinding environments.
Whether used as a standalone trimmer or integrated into a fully automated finishing line, the DS-15 offers exceptional cutting precision, stable performance, and efficient throughput-all within a space-saving footprint.
| Item number | Parameters | Unit | Remarks |
| Max. cutting size A*B | 300*300 | mm | A: Side knife B: Front knife H: Height |
| Min. cutting size A*B | 140*90 | mm | |
| Max. cutting height H | 70 | mm | |
| Max. cutting speed | 15times/min | Min | |
| Overall power | 8 | Kw | |
| Book pressing type | Pneumatic | Servo for option | |
| External size(L*W*H) | 2250 *1500 *1700 | mm | Standard size |
| Net weight | 3000 | Kg |
The DS-15 Fully Automatic Three-Knife Trimmer is a high-efficiency cutting machine specifically designed for post-press finishing of perfect-bound books and similar printed materials. It automatically performs three-side trimming on books with rough edges. Operators simply place neatly aligned books into the feed inlet, and the machine automatically transfers them to the cutting station. The trimming process is completed in sequence-left, right, and fore-edge-after which the finished books are automatically delivered to the output section.
The DS-15 is equipped with a full set of advanced functional modules, including pneumatic book clamping, pneumatic pressing, servo-driven book feeding, servo-driven side knives, servo-driven front knife, an integrated knife table, and a main drive servo system. The machine delivers high cutting precision, fast setup and adjustment, and user-friendly operation, making it an indispensable and cost-effective solution in modern post-press processing environments.
Power On: Connect the power supply and complete initialization. The machine enters standby mode.
Manual Book Loading: The operator places the pre-aligned books into the feeding inlet. The book feeding mechanism automatically pushes the book to the rear of the pusher carriage.
Book Clamping and Feeding: The book is clamped and pushed into the cutting station. At the same time, the pressing system activates to hold the book firmly in place.
Side Knife Cutting: The left and right side knives operate first, trimming both sides of the book.
Front Knife Cutting: The front knife then descends to trim the fore-edge of the book.
System Reset: The front knife and pressing system return to their original positions. The pusher mechanism releases the trimmed book.
Product Output: The trimmed book is pushed by the output mechanism onto the delivery conveyor and exits the machine, completing one full cutting cycle.
Cycle Reset: The pusher carriage resets to receive the next book, enabling continuous operation.
FAQ
Q1: Are you a manufacturer ?
A1: Manufacturer, and we focus on the development and production of three-knife trimmer for more than 10 years
Q2:Can your machine be customized?
A2: Of course, OEM & ODM both are available.
Q3: How about your package?
A3: Our machines are well wrapped by plastic film to be water proof first. If by FCL(full container loading) we might use the plywood box.
Q4:How do you ship the finished products?
A4:By Sea. By railway.
Q5:What's the delivery time?
A5:Within 30-45 days after get the deposit. Depends on different machines.
Q6: What is your after sale service?
A6: Any questions will be responded within 24 hours by email, call or Whatsapp/Wechat. In addition, we have professional engineer available for overseas service... Q7: How about your quality control? A7: Our professional QC wil check the quality during the production and do 100% quality test before shipment.
Q8:Does it easy to operate and what can ido if it doesn't work?
A8: First, our machine is stable and easy to operate by one man. What you do is just learn some basic thing like loading the jumbo roll paper, start the machine and cutting the paper. And we will sent you manual and video.we suggest you to come to visit our factory to learn more thing by yourself , and if there is something goes wrong,you can call us video-chat email us. And we will give solutions within 36 hrs.
Q9:Guarantee?
A9: There is 1 year guarantee of each Inmai machinery brand Machines since customer got the machine. Within one year, the damaged spare parts(not including blades and cutting sticks) can be changed for free, and we provide life time technology support on line.
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