dina
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Post by dina on Jan 17, 2012 22:45:09 GMT -5
Hello friends,
I have another question but this time, I'm looking if there are dies to cut chipboard out there.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2012 23:00:27 GMT -5
Sometimes it's not the die, but the machine that you use to cut the chipboard. Some machines will cut chipboard, and some machines' gears can't tolerate the stress.
It's best to check your cutting device, and if you're not sure, contact the manufacturer to find out what will/will not work.
And yes, some dies will cut better than others, but that's true of using them with paper as well.
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dina
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Post by dina on Jan 17, 2012 23:21:34 GMT -5
I'm using Sizzix Big Shot.
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Post by AnnaMatrix on Jan 18, 2012 9:10:25 GMT -5
The Sizzix steel rule dies (the thick ones) will cut chipboard easily.
Thin dies like LC, QK, Die-Versions and Spellbinders will often cut thinner chipboard (the weight of a cereal box). I find that if the die is intricate, it's hard to get a good cut. Dies with simpler edges will cut pretty well, but you may need to remove the foam and/or make two passes through the machine. HTH Gail
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Post by twinkles on Jan 18, 2012 11:56:27 GMT -5
it definitely depends on the machine, not the die. i use a very thin chipboard in my revolution and it works like a charm, cuts all of my wafer thin dies fabulously!
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Post by Basketlady on Jan 18, 2012 14:48:57 GMT -5
What a die cuts depends on the depth of the die. Like Gail said, the wafer thin dies will only cut the thinnest of chipboards--like cereal boxes. The blade profile is very shallow (3/32 of an inch?) and a die simply won't cut deeper than the blade.
Steel rule dies (like Sizzix) will cut thicker chipboard (like the back of a legal pad of paper) because the blade is deeper. Usually the steel rule dies are about 3/8" to 1/2" ish. That means that you can cut multiple sheets of card stock and thicker mediums like chipboard. Also, the blade is sharper than a wafer thin die. That's why it's imbedded in foam and not exposed. This also allows you to cut fabrics, felts, etc with less of a problem.
You can cut fabric and felt with a wafer thin die. But you don't always get the cleanest cuts, especially with acrylic content. These fibers are more elastic and "squish," rather than cut. Sizing, dyes and other finishes can affect the cut as well--both in a positive and a negative way. That's why the Die Versions felt was specifically selected and tested. It works BETTER than acrylic wools with wafer thin dies, but you may still find that you need to hand cut a spot. I've had good luck, but every now and then I find a thicker medium that just doesn't cut nicely. But 9 times out of 10, it cuts beautifully.
Most of the machines on the market will allow you to cut different mediums. And with some machines, you may have better luck with a shim or passing the die through the rollers twice. I've used the Big Shot, Big Kick, Cuttlebug, Revolution, Epic, Vagabond, Grand Caliber, the Wizard (have I forgotten any?) and they all work about the same. If you plan to do a lot of chipboard cutting, I would go for the work horse machines--those with gears engineered to stand up to the pressure over time. The Vagabond was specifically designed for embossing and cutting thicker materials. But I think the Big Shot/Kick is a close second. My Epic has stood up to a lot of embossing and thick cutting, but the cutting plates/sandwiches are a pain.
Good luck and I hope we have answered your questions.
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