TechSoft UK Ltd
 
 
 
  Roland Stika  
 
Versatile, User friendly, Low Cost Vinyl Cutters  

What is a STIKA?
For the small number of teachers who have not yet come across a STIKA, it is a versatile vinyl sheet cutter in a compact and child friendly unit. STIKAs are very similar in principle and general layout to their big brothers, the CAMM 1s. Of course they are much lighter machines and do not have the power to cut card, plastics, etc. They can, however, cut a wide selection of other materials and can even be used as print/cut machines when used in conjunction with a colour printer. There are three models available, the smaller SV-8E, the larger SV-12E, and the even larger and faster SV-15E.

The Roland STIKA range has proved incredibly popular in both Secondary and Primary schools in recent years.

  

What can I do with a STIKA in school?
To illustrate the versatility of this machine, we have listed below just some of the materials that can be cut with a STIKA and what they can be used for.

Vinyl
The ability to cut self-adhesive vinyl (or fablon, etc.) to produce lettering, logos, etc., can enhance many projects. Forget rough hand drawn or painted artwork. Quality product detailing is achieved, which is vital to provide the professional standard of finish that pupils (and examiners!) expect. For items such as toys and games, this is virtually indispensable.

Printable Vinyl
A special vinyl that can be printed and cut, to produce really high quality full colour decals.

Label Paper
This allows high quality self-adhesive labels to be made for food packaging, decals, point of sale displays, etc.

Standard Iron-on Vinyl
Iron-on vinyl has many uses in Textiles Technology. It is ideal for T-shirts and other garments. The process has many educational implications for textiles design work. Schools can easily badge their own uniforms, produce “specials” such as sweatshirts for trips abroad, personalise the sports kit with students’ names and numbers (what a psychological advantage for inter-school games!), etc.

Printable Iron-on Vinyl
When printed then cut, superb durable full colour iron-on motifs can be produced. For garment decoration this is a must.

Iron-on Flock
Iron-on flock is similar to standard iron-on vinyl, but it has a textured finish to add an extra dimension to textile products.

Ceramicon
Ceramicon is a thin layer of ceramic glaze. Once cut it can be applied to a tile, plate, mug, etc., and fired in a kiln for a permanent dishwasher-proof finish.

Cutronic Foil for PCBs
Using Design Tools - PCB Design and Make, PCBs may be cut directly from self-adhesive copper foil to make “stick-on” circuit boards.


 
 
 
 
 
How does Print and Cut work?
Unique to TechSoft is the ability to print from 2D Design using a standard colour ink-jet or laser printer, then align the material in the STIKA for cutting. A simple to use alignment tool, developed by TechSoft, is included in the Inset Pack.
 

What about software?
All you need is TechSoft’s 2D Design, Primary Design or Stika Design! To make the most of a Stika with print and cut, we would recommend 2D Design V2.
Why should I buy a STIKA?
Light and compact, STIKAs are easy to move between classrooms. They are ridiculously easy to use, and require no maintenance.

STIKAs may not be a substitute for a full CAMM 1, but they are an excellent low cost CAD/CAM tool in their own right. (Of course CAMM 1 users may well find that an extra STIKA may help in clearing bottlenecks when doing straightforward jobs in vinyl or iron-on vinyl, etc.)

As a first buy into CAD/CAM they are a great start, as no matter what else you buy later you will still be using your STIKA. Being so easy to use and child friendly, they are also ideal for primary schools. Remember, nobody ever regrets buying a STIKA, just ask around.
ROLAND STIKA SV-8E
 
The SV-8E is the baby of the STIKA range, but don’t be put off by its size - it’s more than big enough to cope with most work in schools. In fact this is our best selling STIKA. It’s low cost, ease of use and versatility, make it a real CAD/CAM bargain!
FEATURES    
  • Max. plotting area 160 x 1000mm.
  • Max. plotting speed 40mm/sec.
  • USB interface.
  • Dimensions 340 (W) x 205 (D) x 115mm (H)
  • Weight 2.2Kg.
  • 1 year warranty.
    UK Mainland & Ireland: Return to Base
    Elsewhere: Return and Collect
  • TechSoft Education Inset Pack - Inset Course Booklet, CD, Accessories and Materials.
ROLAND STIKA SV-12E
 
For those who require a somewhat larger format, the SV-12E might be just the job. Just as simple to set up and use as the SV-8E, but with a cutting width of up to 250mm. The SV-12E can tackle bigger jobs, or can be used to enhance throughput by allowing several jobs to be cut side by side.
FEATURES    
  • Max. plotting area 250 x 1000mm.
  • Max. plotting speed 40mm/sec.
  • USB interface.
  • Dimensions 440 (W) x 205 (D) x 115mm (H).
  • Weight 2.7Kg.
  • 1 year warranty.
    UK Mainland & Ireland: Return to Base
    Elsewhere: Return and Collect
  • TechSoft Education Inset Pack - Inset Course Booklet, CD, Accessories and Materials.
ROLAND STIKA SV-15E
 
The SV-15E is increased in size again, this time up to a cutting width of 340mm. However, not only is this machine bigger, it is also much faster. At 2.5 times the speed of the smaller models, the SV-15E allows a very marked increase in throughput. This is obviously very important with large groups and intensive use - after all nobody likes to queue! For heavy users, the SV-15E might well be the most cost effective choice.
FEATURES
  • Max. plotting area 340 x 1000mm.
  • Max. plotting speed 100mm/sec.
  • USB interface.
  • Dimensions 522 (W) x 205 (D) x 115mm (H).
  • Weight 3.3Kg.
  • 1 year warranty.
    UK Mainland & Ireland: Return to Base
    Elsewhere: Return and Collect
  • TechSoft Education Inset Pack - Inset Course Booklet, CD, Accessories and Materials.
 
 
(All prices shown are in pounds sterling and exclude VAT)
Roland Stika SV-8E (includes TechSoft Inset Pack)
265.00
Roland Stika SV-12E (includes TechSoft Inset Pack)
555.00
Roland Stika SV-15E (includes TechSoft Inset Pack)
695.00
 
STIKA ACCESSORIES
TechSoft can supply the full range of standard accessories for the Roland STIKAs. We also stock our own materials, including coloured vinyl, card, printable vinyl, frosted (“Etched Glass”) vinyl, iron-on coloured vinyl, iron-on flock, iron-on printable vinyl, label paper, ceramicon transfers and plotter paper (see Knife Cutting Materials). See also Heat Presses.
Weeding Vinyl from STIKA
 
A free TechSoft Education Inset Pack is supplied with each machine. This includes an Inset Course booklet with “hands-on” tutorials, a tutorial CD, accessories and sample pieces of material. See our TechSoft Inset Pack section for more details.