Automotive tinting specifics
Plotter Cutting
Plotter cutting is the process of using a digitally-controlled blade to cut window film panels from roll stock, replacing manual blade work on the vehicle.
Plotter cutters work much like vinyl-graphics plotters. The pattern is loaded from a digital library, the roll is fed in, and the plotter cuts each panel with sub-millimetre accuracy.
Plotter cutting is one approach to producing film panels. It produces a clean adhesive-side edge and a repeatable pattern from roll stock.
The other established approach is custom cutting by hand to fit each vehicle's exact glass. A skilled installer who hand-cuts to fit can match the contours of a specific car precisely, which is the method Infratint uses. Both approaches can deliver an excellent finish; the result depends on the care and skill of the installer.