Sammic professional food processors are designed to combine power, precision and flexibility. Whether you are preparing salads, side dishes, diced vegetables or grated cheese, the right cutting disc is the key to a quality result.
That is why Sammic has developed its own Cutting Guide to help you make the right choice - a practical guide that shows you which disc and which grid to use depending on the type of product and the desired result.

In this article, we will take a detailed look at this guide, translated and adapted for your kitchen.

What is the Sammic Cutting Guide?

The guide is designed to help you choose the right combination of discs and grids for different types of cutting - from classic slicing to special decorative cuts.
It covers all types of Sammic vegetable processing machines, including the CA-3V, CA-31, CA-41, CA-62, CA-301 and Combi series models.

Types of cutting and corresponding accessories

1. Slicing - FC discs 

• Discs: FC series (e.g. FC-2, FC-3, FC-5, FC-10, etc.)

• Thickness: 2 to 10 mm

• Applications: potatoes, carrots, leeks, cucumbers, mushrooms, apples, lemons, zucchini, etc.

• Tip: for soft fruits, choose a larger thickness (5–10 mm) to preserve the structure.

2. Dicing - FC discs + FMC grids 

• Combination: FC disc (for slicing) + FMC grid (for dicing)
• Dimensions: from 4×4 mm to 25×25 mm
• Applications: cubes of carrots, cucumbers, cheese, ham, fruits, etc.
• Tip: for a perfect result, the product must be cooled and evenly chopped in advance.

3. Cutting sticks (French fries) - FC discs + FFC grids

• Combination: FC disc (for slicing) + FFC grid (for sticks)
• Dimensions: from 8×8 mm and 10×10 mm
• Applications: French fries, turnips, etc.
• Tip: for a perfect result, the product must be cooled and evenly cut in advance.

4. Cutting rounded pieces (Slices) for soft products - FCC 

• Discs: FCС series (e.g. FCС-2+, FCС-3+ and FCС-5+)

• Thickness: from 2 to 5 mm

• Applications: zucchini, bananas, onions, crab rolls, orange, ham, etc.

5. Wavy Cut - FCO 

• Discs: FCO series (e.g. FCO-2, FCO-3)

• Result: decorative, embossed slices - ideal for salads and chips

• Applications: cucumbers, carrots, beets, potatoes, etc.

• Advantage: gives a professional look and better flavor with dressings.

6. Strips / Julienne (Julienne) - FCE

• Discs: FCE series (e.g. FCE-2, FCE-4, FCE-8)

• Strip thickness: from 2 to 8 mm

• Applications: carrots, zucchini, celery, apples, potatoes for frying, etc.

• Tip: use a finer disc (2–3 mm) for salads and side dishes, and a wider one (6–8 mm) for sautéed vegetables or fries.

7. Grating - SH 

• Discs: SH series (e.g. SH-4, SH-6, SH-8)

• Fine or coarse shavings depending on the model

• Applications: yellow cheese, cheese, carrots, chocolate, nuts

• Tip: for hard products (e.g. parmesan, chocolate) use a finer disc, for soft products – a coarser one.

8. Déli-cut - FCE-4x4G + FMC-8D

• "Déli-Cut" 4×4×8 mm — for decorative vegetables and garnishes - FCE-4x4G + FMC-8D
• "Déli-cut, the exclusive 4 x 4 x 8 mm brunoise cut, is the chef's most versatile and versatile cut, suitable for cooking, sautéing, salad dressing, making fillings and much more.

Combine the FCE-4x4G cutting disc and the FMC-8D grid to achieve Déli-cut."

How to choose the right disc

• Determine the product – hard or soft, wet or dry.
• Select the desired result – slices, cubes, strips, shredded.
• Check the table in the Cutting Guide for the exact combination.
• Remember safety: always use the Sammic plunger and accessories.
• Bonus tip: Sammic offers a Quick Cleaner kit for easy cleaning of FMC grates, which saves time and extends their life.

What you gain as a Tirol customer

As an official partner of Sammic, Tirol offers a full range of:

• original discs and grates,
• professional food processors (vegetable slicers, cutters, emulsifiers)
• spare parts and service,
• advice on equipment selection.

Our team can help you choose the right combination for your menu, whether it is a restaurant, catering or hotel kitchen.

The Sammic Cutting Guide is not just a disc catalog – it is a practical tool for every professional chef.
With the right combination, you will get better performance, higher speed and consistency in every dish.

You can see the original guide here: Sammic Cutting Guide (EN)

And if you need assistance, the Tirol team is available to help you choose the right appliance or accessory for your kitchen.

Copyright:

• This material contains adapted and translated information from the official Sammic S.L. Cutting Guide. All trademarks, technical specifications and images are the exclusive property of Sammic S.L.
• The article is purely informative and aims to facilitate Tirol.bg customers in choosing the right discs and grates for Sammic products.
• The original guide can be found at: https://sammic.com/en/cutting-guide
• The YouTube playlist with the video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdKRGmT_lLJq9DLUQAZScSVqmqzVdVoia

If the topic interests you, also read our article "Sammic food processors - compact power and professional performance", where we present in detail the advantages of Sammic food processors in the professional kitchen.