We automatically select the most suitable cutting method for your project based on the best price/quality ratio. However, if you are an experienced buyer, you can choose your preferred cutting method by yourself.
The cutout is made on the plotter with an oscillating knife, the knife blade oscillates rapidly up and down like a saw. Thanks to this, it is able to cut even thick materials (up to 5 mm) as well as to carve fine details.
Advantages:
- within one production step, the printed matter can be both perforated and creased (the knife blade is replaced by a creasing wheel, which creases the paper)
- suitable for low volume printing with a detailed cutout
- high quality of the cut
- precision up to 0.5 mm
Disadvantages:
- due to the precise but slow oscillating cutting, the price is relatively higher compared to cutting with a regular plotter knife
The cutout is made on the plotter with a knife that gradually cuts through the printed matter.
Advantages:
- within one production step, the printed matter can be both perforated and creased (the knife blade is replaced by a creasing wheel, which creases the paper)
- suitable for low volume printing
- especially suitable for products with one-sided printing, such as boxes, folders, etc.
- precision up to 0.5 mm
Disadvantages:
- during the knife movement, the printed matter can be slightly damaged at the edges (it is advisable to choose laminated paper to minimise the damage)
The cutout is made with a laser that burns the desired shape into the printed matter.
Advantages:
- within one production step, the printed matter can be both perforated and engraved
- suitable for low volume printing
- the possibility of cutting out miniature details
Disadvantages:
- slight tanning of the paper (it is advisable to choose laminated paper to minimise tanning)
- creasing must be carried out as a separate step
- precision up to 1 mm