Why invest in a electronic die-cut machine!?
With the help of an electronic die-cut machine so you can get the variety and diversity of your creation in a different way, and sometimes both simpler and smarter, which can save you much time!
Some examples:
- When you want to create cards or eg a scrapbook layout, so can an electronic cutting machine to create many pieces and motives to you at the same time. You can program the machine either download the finished design or you can create your own designs. This gives you a variety that is not possible with a standard die for manual punch.
- Another advantage is that you can easily and quickly adjust the size of the subject, it villl say that on the same subject can only cut out a larger size and then reduce the design and cut it back.
- 3D motifs such as drawers and boxes are relatively expensive as metal dies. Do you use an electronic cutting machine you can create them or download from the web, almost free!
What should you consider?
Different manufacturers have invested in various properties so it is important to consider how and to what you want to use an electronic cutting machine. Here are some questions to help you:
- Would you be able to create your own designs or only use templates?
- Do you want to emboss, engrave or pierce with a machine?
- What pressure cutting machine, and you can adjust the cutting depth? It controls what materials you can cut in and the thickness.
- Are there any storage space for accessories?
- What features you can use if you do not have access to a computer?
- Size and weight may be characteristics to consider, depending on your available space at home.
- How easy is it to learn the software that comes with the machine?
- Warranty and service opportunities?
Material cutting in
Vendor machines can work for different kinds of materials. Common for scrapbooking is the mostly paper and cloth, but occasionally may have the need to use other materials such as vinyl, vellum, balsa wood, magnetic film, cork, thin sheet metal, rubber, foam, felt or leather. Not all electronic machines that can handle these materials, so be sure to read the technical specification of the machine you are interested in.
The table below gives you a deeper explanation of different functionalities.