The Evolution of Computerized Mat Cutting: The 90° Trimming Tool
In the world of computerized mat cutting and picture framing, precision, speed, and aesthetics are the keys to achieving professional excellence. Every mountboard, every frame tells a story made of craftsmanship, creativity, and engineering know-how.
Today, that story continues with the Trimming Tool, a patent-pending innovation that marks the next step in the evolution of Valiani Computerized Mat Cutters (CMC).
Italian Craftsmanship Meets Cutting-Edge Automation
For over fifty years, Valiani has embodied the best of Italian craftsmanship, combining tradition with technological innovation.
The 90° Trimming Tool represents the latest chapter in this ongoing evolution — a tool designed to make matboard cutting faster, more precise, and more efficient than ever before.
Developed through continuous research and development, it allows framers, photographers, museums, art professionals to produce consistent, high-quality results with minimal effort.
It’s not just an accessory — it’s a new standard in Computerized Mat Cutting.
What Is the 90° Trimming Tool?
The Computerized 90° Trimming Tool is a revolutionary device engineered to perform perfectly straight 90° cuts on all types of matboard, foamboard and backing board, guaranteeing precision and repeatability.
Mounted directly on the mat cutter (1+1 configuration), it minimizes tool changes and maximizes workflow productivity.
For professional framers, it means faster results, utmost precision, no manual handling, and total confidence in every cut.
Compatible materials include:
- Matboard up to 5 mm (3/16’’)
- Foam boards up to 5 mm (3/16’’)
- Grey Board / Backing Board
Key Features and Advantages
- External mat trimming without tool change
- Horizontal and vertical trimming with unmatched precision
- Compatible with Nexus Edge, Nexus Edge Plus, and Gladius Edge
- Up to 30% faster than traditional manual workflows
- Optimized material usage and reduced waste (trim mat)
- Simple creation of spacers and max yield
- Consistent, top-quality cutting with no margin for error
Once you’ve tried it, you won’t want to cut without it.
90° Trimming Tool vs. 90° Grey Head
While the 90° Grey Head remains a versatile solution for straight or more intricate cuts across different materials, the 90° Trimming Tool has been designed specifically for the mat cutting and picture framing industry.
It ensures faster, sharper, and cleaner 90° cuts, both internally and externally, with a visible improvement in finishing quality and production time.
In short, this is an evolution, not just a replacement — a professional upgrade that brings higher productivity and superior results within everyone’s reach.
90° Grey Head
V-Studio: The Perfect Companion Software
The 90° Trimming Tool reaches its full potential when paired with V-Studio, Valiani’s proprietary software managing all CMC operations.
With its intuitive interface and advanced automation tools, V-Studio comes with innovative tools such as:
- Parametric templates
- Guide Lines
- Shaping Tools
- Nesting Mode
- Vector file importation
- Contour Tool
- “Auto size” function
- True Type Fonts compatibility
- Available in mm, cm and inches
- Selection Object “combo” mode
- Easy to create opening array
- Visual labels
- Working interface completely independent from the drawing programs.
- Multi language fronted
- POS (Point of Sale) software integration
Together, V-Studio and the 90° Trimming Tool form a complete Computerized Mat Cutting ecosystem, combining automation with absolute precision.
The Next Step in Valiani Mat Cutting Evolution
The Valiani 90° Trimming Tool (Patent Pending) is more than a tool — it’s the next evolution in Computerized Mat Cutting.
It unites Italian engineering reliability with the creative needs of modern framing professionals, offering a perfect balance of speed, control, and precision.
Discover how to integrate the 90° Trimming Tool into your Computerized Mat Cutter (CMC) and take your mat cutting workflow to the next level.
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