Smarter Everyday 0 Posted November 23, 2021 I need to a cutter to cut 8 pieces from an A4 300 GSM matt gloss card. I've attached a dummy of what I want. I want to cut out the rectangles in my graphic. The dotted lines show where I would like to have creasing. The red lines show a cut through the middle. Is it possible to get creasing? I can live without creasing. What machine should I consider? I've seen a few videos on Youtube. Using something like a Cricut takes minutes to cut out simple things in card! I want done in like 10 seconds Any ideas? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haumana 1,221 Posted November 23, 2021 cutters cut, no creasing. if what's pretty much the purpose of what you're looking for - stick with a cricut. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smarter Everyday 0 Posted November 23, 2021 Cutting is OK. I can get the creasing done before cutting. 1. Will I have any issues cutting matt laminate card? 2. How long would it take to cut what I have shown? (Don't worry about creasing. Just cutting will be OK.) Are there machines faster than a Cricut? I was also looking at a Silhouette Cameo. Is that any good? I've never owned a cutter. My only purpose will be to cut out card similar to my graphic. EDIT an alternative to creasing would be perforating - like cutting with small gaps in between. Would this make the whole operation take much longer? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,451 Posted November 23, 2021 Do you have a budget of over $1000 ?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haumana 1,221 Posted November 23, 2021 perforating is a feature on some high-end cutters, which is exponentially more expensive than a cricut or cameo. like the cricut, if your intent is to cut paper/card stock, you will need a carrier mat. check out the buying guide and it'll give you an idea of what the different cutters are capable of. https://uscutter.com/buying-guides what's your budget for a machine? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted November 23, 2021 I believe the prizmcut is marketed as scoring cardstock - might be a good fit 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haumana 1,221 Posted November 23, 2021 4 hours ago, Dakotagrafx said: I believe the prizmcut is marketed as scoring cardstock - might be a good fit that's a nice feature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darcshadow 1,627 Posted November 23, 2021 If all you are doing are simple rectangles, and you want it done fast, get a paper cutter and do it by hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smarter Everyday 0 Posted November 23, 2021 Thanks for the replies guys. $1000 budget? No problem. (But that would be the limit.) YES: all I need to do is cut rectangles. Do it by hand is an option. But I'm looking to do at scale - need to get 10,000's of pieces done. So looking for options to consider. I looked at die cut presses as well. But don't think it's an option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darcshadow 1,627 Posted November 23, 2021 I still think by hand would be easier and faster than loading a cutter 10,000 times. And if you're cutting all the way through cardstock you'll need a matt to attach the paper to to hold it while it's being cut. A vinyl cutter can do what you're asking, but it's not what they are designed for and I don't believe it will save you any time or money. Since you are only doing rectangles, you could probably build your own die pretty easily and wouldn't take much to build a simple hinge press. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted November 23, 2021 Only $1000 is not going to get you there. But a Graphtec Flatbed, or Graphtec FC unit could do it. It also has a creasing tool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,451 Posted November 23, 2021 If you are involved with a project that requires 10,000 pieces, I have no doubt that sending this to an outside production company would be preferable. (is that 10,000 rectangles, total, = 1250 sheets x 8, or 10,000 sheets x 8 rectangles per = 80,000 ?) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haumana 1,221 Posted November 24, 2021 10,000 rectangles. I would take it to a print or copy shop and have them hydraulically cut them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinylmotivations 143 Posted November 24, 2021 Graphtec does offer some creasing tools for their cutters - an FC8000/8600/9000 would definitely do the job. But even used you're looking at 1500 on the cheapest end, and up.... for a good, newer light use machine 2-3k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites