Sail making software

These evolved into massive carbon fibre gantry plotters over 10 metres wide and 45 metres long. Aeronaut now is the undisputed leader in the field of string or yarn laid sails, supplying machinery and software to fabricators all over the world.

In fact, the vast majority are running the wide-span carbon gantry machines since these are considerably more productive than narrow span machines. The cutter most commonly supplied to sailmakers is the Elektron Mono LC. This automated cutter is the successor to the benchmark Maxis LC. The Elektron Mono LC is a rotary blade cutter and pen plotter, which features quick-change Cam-lock tooling.

This means you can fit and lock a drag blade, creaser or any one of the rotary blade toolholders in just a few seconds with perfect blade angle and height registration. You can also fit the optional sign blade cutter for logos and insignias.

The standard 28mm rotary blade can be locked so the rotary blade functions as a shallow angle drag blade which works well when cutting difficult sail cloths like PBO. The Elektron Mono LC can be supplied as a complete turnkey solution with vacuum table etc.

Aeronaut's newest sailmaker's cutter is the Mikron, designed to show manufacturers of entry-level cutters for sailmakers how a real cutter should be made! The Mikron is fast, economical, tough and built to be the best in the sector of the market where buyers can't afford to take chances. The Mikron is designed for DIY installation on self-made and existing vacuum tables. If you need edge sealed fabric for cruising sails, or you need rapid and reliable cutting on any form of sailcloth whether you run a cutting service or a sail loft, one of Aeronaut's range of laser cutters is perfect for the job.

How to make a sail is much harder than it may initially seem. Key Takeaway: While complicated, learning how to make and care for your sail can help you save some serious cash in the future. Following our maintenance tips will also help you to get the most out of each and every sailing experience, ensuring your sail is in peak form for your next sailing adventure. Organization and space will be key to a well-made sail and a more streamlined process altogether.

The strips are usually around sixty centimeters wide. The strips should be laid out on the table or floor, cut to size, and marked. The hook is used to apply tension to the work piece when sewing, which makes sewing much easier. The sail cloth strips are first cut to the correct length.

This is accomplished with a drawing of the sail. The best way to draw up the sail is on the floor, then place the strips on top of the drawing to mark them off.

The next steps will involve a series of finishing that will heavily depend on the shape of the sail, in addition to the function and location of the sail. This is called the leech. Loops are added to the leech using rope. For reefing the sail and securing it to the yard, reinforced holes called cringles are made. Some sail makers also use double-sided tape for this step. It just goes to show that if you want something different, something fast or you want an edge - best not to follow the crowd!

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