Feature

CMC Z1

CMC Z (9000z)

CMC 9000

CMC 9000s

CMC 8500e*

CMC 8000

CMC 8000s

CMC 8000+

Eclipse

CMC 5000*

Holding 
Mechanism
Button Clamps
Button Clamps
Clamps
Clamps
Clamps
Clamps
Clamps
Clamps
Vacuum
Clamps
SmartClamps™
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Waste
0"
0"
1.5" (3,8cm)
1.5" (3,8cm)
1.3125" (3,3cm)
1.5” (3,8cm)
1.5” (3,8cm)
1.5” (3,8cm)
0"
1.5” (3,8cm)
Standard Bevel (45°)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Standard Bevel for 8-ply (45°)
Yes
Yes
 Yes
 Yes
Yes
Yes*
Yes*
Yes
Yes
Yes*
Deep Cut Bevel (45°+) for 8-ply
Yes
Yes
 Yes
 Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Standard Bevel Front (45°)
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Intricate Cut Bevel (52°)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Straight Cut (90°)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Deboss
Yes
Yes
Yes (Optional)
Yes (Optional)
Yes
Yes (Optional)
Yes (Optional)
Yes (Optional)
Yes
No
Pen
Yes
Yes
Yes (Optional)
Yes (Optional)
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Vinyl
Yes
Yes
Yes (Optional)
Yes (Optional)
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Crease (Box)
Yes
Yes
Yes (Optional)
Yes (Optional)
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Digital Depth
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Head
VPO
VPO
VPO
VPO
SBT
Std
Std
VPO
Dual
Std
Auto-Homing
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Speed
20" (50cm)/sec
20" (50cm)/sec
20" (50cm)/sec
20" (50cm)/sec
15" (38cm)/sec
7.5" (19cm)/sec
7.5" (19cm)/sec
15" (38cm)/sec

5" (12.7cm)/sec
Maximum Mat Thickness
.250" (5mm)
.250" (5mm)
.250" (5mm)
.250" (5mm)
.138" (3.5mm)
.138" (3.5mm)
.138" (3.5mm)
.250" (5mm)

.138" (3.5mm)
Max Mat Size
(Max Cuttable Area)
60" x 40"
60" x 40"
57" x 37"
37" x 29"
57" x 37"
57" x 37"
37" x 29"
57" x 37"
Reg: 60” X 40”
Duo: 120” X 40”
57" x 37"

Note: Cutting performance for 8-ply matboard may vary due to changes in material production, matboard manufacturer differences, and the limitations of older hardware.

  • The CMC Model 5000/8000 is not specifically designed or guaranteed to cut 8-ply matboard, and users attempting to do so may experience inconsistent results.

  • For optimal performance and reliable compatibility with 8-ply, we recommend upgrading to CMC Models 8000+, Z, or Z1.

*Discontinued