does anyone know of a source of pre cut vinyl for screen printing last time i had a job like this i cut 200 12" x 8 1/2" rectangles out by hand there has got to be an esier way
Posted by John Smith (Member # 1308) on :
Richard, anyone with a plotter can precut your vinyl. It just has to be set up to accept your screen. Some guys are set up for a 4'x8' run and can print that many individuals at one time. I bet Jimmy can shed some light on this one for ya ! Posted by jimmy chatham (Member # 525) on :
buy your vinyl in sheets then take it to an offset printer and get them to cut them for you. i bought my own paper cutter so i don't have to go out to get them cut.
Posted by Myra Grozinger (Member # 327) on :
I'm with Jimmy, I've cut it from a 36" wide roll (resting on a vinyl material roll holder) on a 36" paper cutter for many years now. I bought my paper cutter used through a local Trading Post type publication. May take a while to find, but Office stores don't stock them this large, and they are expensive.
Could not live without my papercutter, use it for something every day.
Posted by ScooterX (Member # 2023) on :
cant you just set the plotter cutting force to "max" and set it to cut the vinyl off the roll? i cant see how it would take all that long. (i'd just put it on the plotter, and tell it to make as many "copies" as needed).
Posted by Richard Doyle (Member # 2919) on :
thanx guys
I am going to try scooters idea and bump the pressure up on my plotter and see what happens. if that doesnt work ill have to go shopping for a paper cutter
Posted by Chris Lovelady (Member # 2540) on :
richard something else you might think of is taking this job to a printer...most have large cuters that can cut hugh stacks of material the cost is usually minimal...often time when im printing large quanities i will print in a gang on one sheat and then have them all cut appart after they are dry. save on printime it is faster to print 10 of a group of 10, than 100 of one.
hope this made sense
chris
Posted by Checkers (Member # 63) on :
Hiya Rich, Call the manufacturer of the materials you're printing. They should be able to steer you in the right direction. I would stay away from trying to cut them from a roll with your plotter. Unless you have a good friction fed plotter that can handle the loose ends of the material when it cuts, the roll will jam. I've "die-cut" vinyl using the plotter then trimmed the backer to size by hand. But, I'd recommend buying the paper cutter if your business warrants it. Havin' fun, Checkers
Posted by Rich Stebbing (Member # 368) on :
Find a Print Shop that has a "giullotine"(check spelling). It can cut those in a matter of seconds.
Posted by Mark Matyjakowski (Member # 294) on :
I agree with the gilutine (sp?) but **if you have to** 200 isn't that many to cut by hand if you set it up right ... explained in post below
You may want to check with Advantagesupply.net and Fasson.com.
I get my pre-cut sheets from Advantage. You can specify the type of vinyl, adhesive and liner. It is also considerably cheaper than what you would buy on a roll and cut yourself. If you have a specific application for the vinyl, they can direct you to the recommended material.
[ October 03, 2002, 11:19 PM: Message edited by: Glenn Taylor ]
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
Ditto Glenn. A lot of your roll stock cost is for putting it on a roll. Flat stock is cheaper, easier to cut & easier to print.
I have bought enamel receptive white & clear 20" x 27" from Naz-Dar & done like several above stated by having a local printer cut into something like quarters, print 5-up bumper stickers, take it back to printer & cut in 5ths. I am paying about .35/ sq. ft. & usually pay between $6 and $10 each time i have stuff cut.
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