Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted November 9, 2015 if you want to invest in die cutting for large qty then get a die cut set up - otherwise you are cutting vinyl on a plotter!Die cuttingJust like one of those things that grate like those that don't know a clip from a magazine! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted November 9, 2015 maybe i just need more coffee . . . . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KYSIGN 233 Posted November 9, 2015 I saw a few vinyl die cutting machines but they cut with a heated die instead of sharp blades. You still have to weed and mask like normal but the output is excellent. The obvious downside is you need an expensive custom die for each design. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
security802 686 Posted November 9, 2015 if you want to invest in die cutting for large qty then get a die cut set up - otherwise you are cutting vinyl on a plotter!Die cutting Just like one of those things that grate like those that don't know a clip from a magazine! A clip goes in your hair and a magazine you read??? LOL sorry had too 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted November 10, 2015 A clip goes in your hair and a magazine you read??? LOL sorry had too I would rather hear that than the other wrong usage - humor is great - ignorance not so much 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted November 10, 2015 Well if u want to get technical....our plotter/cutter is really just a new technological version of that die cutter.... Both CUT the design out... The die cutter you show has one metal die per design, while our computer stores our designs to send to the plotter to cut. I mean this is Mail vs Email...both contain a letter/text/images, being sent from a sender to the recipient. The delivery goes from an actual person delivering to an electronic program via the internet delivering it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted November 10, 2015 I think we all have our pet peeves. I often write things on my hand for short term use and when people give me a bad time about it I tell them it's my Palm Pilot. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted November 10, 2015 Well if u want to get technical....our plotter/cutter is really just a new technological version of that die cutter.... Both CUT the design out... The die cutter you show has one metal die per design, while our computer stores our designs to send to the plotter to cut. I mean this is Mail vs Email...both contain a letter/text/images, being sent from a sender to the recipient. The delivery goes from an actual person delivering to an electronic program via the internet delivering it. Die cutting involves using a die to do the cutting - 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brunelloinc 0 Posted November 10, 2015 Amen brother! I hate hearing that term mis-used! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomk 19 Posted November 10, 2015 Carbide cutting, since I use Cleancutblades. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go-C Graphics 856 Posted November 10, 2015 Listen.... I use my graphtec to die cut stickers all the time. I don't see what the problem is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dennx 6 Posted November 10, 2015 The plotter is just an intelligent die cutter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted November 10, 2015 The plotter is just an intelligent die cutter. Thats what i said....lol. It uses a sharp metal device to cut out the design. lol. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted November 10, 2015 But it doesn't cut with a die . . . Curious do you call your printer a printing press? Is your semi auto pistol a revolver? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted November 10, 2015 Mental stimulation, we all need it from time to time lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted November 10, 2015 Lol. I just use the term cuz its simple for the customer to understand... Its about the end product, not the actual process. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pshawny 410 Posted November 10, 2015 Another one is when people say "printing" when they are talking about cut vinyl. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted November 11, 2015 Another one is when people say "printing" when they are talking about cut vinyl. True that. Can't count how many times ive had to explain the difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GraphxNMore 282 Posted November 11, 2015 Just sayin...... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted November 11, 2015 Just sayin...... THANK YOU - got a speech from a state police trainer 30 years ago and have never made that mistake again 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonPittman 18 Posted November 16, 2015 So here is where I have to chime in. I'm a Millwright. A cutter/plotter is in no way a die cutter. You've heard the term tool and die.A die cutter has an opposite side in the same shape as the stamping part. Thats how every automobile plant works. For that matter any stamping maching. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted November 16, 2015 thank you Don - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonPittman 18 Posted November 17, 2015 Your more than welcome. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted November 17, 2015 those are the same people that say they are coming out with their pistol and come out with a revolver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tooler82 182 Posted November 17, 2015 I wish I could make those military challenge coins. Now if you can do them, there's some money to be made. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites