Vinyl Cutters
Vinyl & Paper Cutters
A vinyl cutter is a computer controlled machine that moves a sharp blade along thin vinyl based on a vector drawing. This blade is used to cut out shapes and letters, which can then be stuck to a variety of surfaces depending on the adhesive and type of material.
Required Badge
Suitable Materials
- Paper
- Vinyl
Process
- Cutting
Machine Locations
| Makerspace | Facility | Make | Model | Work area | Number of machines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design Futures Lab | DigFab Lab (laser cutting) | ZUND | S3 | 800x800mm | 1 |
| Engineering Makerspaces | Elec Makerspace | Cricut | Explore 4 | Max cut size using machine mat: 11.5 in x 23.5 in (29.2 cm x 59.6 cm) Max cut size using Smart Materials™: 11.7 in x 12 ft (29.7 cm x 3.6 m) | 1 |
| MCIC | MCIC Makerspace | Cricut | Maker 3 | Max cut size using machine mat: 11.5 in x 23.5 in (29.2 cm x 59.6 cm) Max cut size using Smart Materials™: 11.7 in x 12 ft (29.7 cm x 3.6 m) | 1 |