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Inexpensive Plotter/Cutter That Can Cut Mylar Stencils

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I've looked and looked for an inexpensive - and the key word is INEXPENSIVE - mylar cutter for creating airbrush stencils.  I have no interest in cutting vinyl or fabric or paper - just mylar stencils.

 

I don't need a giant either - Legal Size would be fine, but if a bigger one is a value, then okay.  I don't want to spend no more than $300.00 if possible - INCLUDING shipping.

 

Its my understanding that 500 grams of downforce should do the trick.

 

So, what cutters are my options?

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The value cutters do not have that much downforce pressure. The cheapest cutter for that price  that I can think of would be a used or refurbished Copam. USCutter has a 24" refurbished Copam machine listed on eBay right now.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Copam-24-CP2500-Vinyl-Cutter-Sign-Plotter-Professional-REFURBISHED-/310966288110?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item486708feee

 

 

The next option would be to spend $500 for the Titan 15" tabletop machine...

 

http://www.uscutter.com/TITAN-15in-Table-Vinyl-Cutter

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US Cutter has stopped selling them but the Liyu TC has 800 grams of downforce (yes, 800!)

 

The new price was $499 but maybe you can find a used one?

 

I have cut the 10 mil sandblast resist with mine and cant imagine it haveing a problem with Mylar.

 

You will need to cut it on a carrier sheet.

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