The short answer is yes – by changing the pulley ratio between the cutter motor and the main drive shaft.
But there are several implications to making this change. Make sure that the rotating cylinders, particularly the draw drum and knife revolver, are dynamically balanced. Operating unbalanced components at higher speed will prematurely wear out their bearings and the pulleys or gears in the cutter drive train.
Be certain that the delivery and stacking systems can operate at higher speeds. The design of the layboy section may not be conducive to overlapping sheets at higher speeds and delivering them without damage into the piler.
Perhaps the cutter’s motor was not sized to run at new, higher speeds under full load. If excessive load is encountered because of higher speeds, the cutter drive will fault.
Because of these reasons, no changes should be made without consultation of the sheeter manufacturer.
