Key Questions to Ask When Ordering MK Automatic Die Cutting Machine

16, Dec. 2024

 

How to choose a cutting machine - The Crafts Curator

So many choices' how do you pick the right one for you?

 If you're new to die cutting and are feeling a little overwhelmed with the many options available, I've simplified your choice process in my step by step flowchart below. Just follow each question and you'll see which machines fit your requirements and you can then check out prices for your preferred options using the links at the end of this page.

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Once you've got the answers to the questions below and understand what use you are looking to get out of your machine, I have covered in another post what my favourite die cutting machine is and why, so be sure to check that out (it also includes my top 3 recommendations for key die cutting accessories).

If you want to consider other machines not included in my shortlist, there are 4 main factors to consider when deciding which options suits your needs better.

The first two questions you need to answer are the most important to consider, the other factors you can get around, but the size and type of dies you intend on using will determine which category of machine to go for - check out my diagram further down to help you navigate through the options.

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  • What size (max width) of dies or embossing folders are you planning on using? Tip #1: most dies that create 3D objects like boxes for example will be a wider size. Tip #2: you don't need to worry about the length of the dies, you can always do a second pass of the die (or embossing folder) to cut the bottom portion by sliding your project further along the cutting plates

  • Will you be using the stronger (and taller) steel rule dies to cut thicker materials like fabric, chipboard, etc? Note that you can still cut thin fabrics with wafer-thin dies unless they are very intricate, but with steel rule ones you can cut several layers in one pass and most quilting related dies are this type.

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