What Is a Cutting Plotter and Why You Need One
A cutting plotter is a device that cuts images, text, and shapes from various materials: vinyl film, heat transfer film, paper, and cardboard. In the printing business, a cutting plotter is essential for producing stickers, labels, and contour cutting.
Types of Cutting Plotters
- Mechanical (blade) plotters — cut with a physical blade. Most common for small business
- Laser plotters — perfect precision, wider range of materials
By width: desktop (up to 40 cm), medium (60-70 cm), wide-format (120+ cm).
What to Look For
- Blade pressure: 300-500g for vinyl, 500+g for cardboard
- Cutting speed: 60+ cm/s for comfortable productivity
- Optical sensor: essential for contour cutting of printed stickers
- Connectivity: USB, Wi-Fi, compatible software
Business Ideas
- Vinyl stickers and decals — 200-500% margin
- Heat transfer printing with heat press
- Vehicle graphics
- UV DTF stickers with UV DTF printer
Conclusion
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