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Vinyl and similar products applied without a heat press => Cold Vinyl => Topic started by: ZooCity on May 09, 2013, 02:13:16 PM

Title: Can you cut 30mil vinyl car magnets?
Post by: ZooCity on May 09, 2013, 02:13:16 PM
Have a request for a smaller 3x5 ish, car grade magnet and figured we could simply cut down a larger sheet.  Has anyone cut this stuff before, and what do you use?
Title: Re: Can you cut 30mil vinyl car magnets?
Post by: Socalfmf on May 09, 2013, 02:19:21 PM
we buy it on the roll and cut it down all the time...just use a big straight edge and a Sharp Knife...

Title: Re: Can you cut 30mil vinyl car magnets?
Post by: ZooCity on May 09, 2013, 03:17:40 PM
Awesome, thx.  None of my suppliers will cut the stuff smaller than 9x9-12 for some reason. 
Title: Re: Can you cut 30mil vinyl car magnets?
Post by: royster13 on May 09, 2013, 06:51:37 PM
Have a request for a smaller 3x5 ish, car grade magnet and figured we could simply cut down a larger sheet.  Has anyone cut this stuff before, and what do you use?


How many do you need?....http://www.tradenetonline.com/magnet-3x5-round-corner-outdoor-safe/p/76D86DF5-B28F-43FC-B707-7C08F60209D7 (http://www.tradenetonline.com/magnet-3x5-round-corner-outdoor-safe/p/76D86DF5-B28F-43FC-B707-7C08F60209D7)
Title: Re: Can you cut 30mil vinyl car magnets?
Post by: mimosatexas on September 20, 2013, 03:26:32 PM
Anyone know how to get this cut in custom shapes?  Have a high school booster club that wants these cut in the shape of a shield and so far have been told "use an exacto"...no thanks!
Title: Re: Can you cut 30mil vinyl car magnets?
Post by: StuJohnston on September 20, 2013, 04:02:34 PM
Mimosa, don't you have a diecutter?

I found out to my chagrin that 30 mil magnet stock, while totally screen printable will dull an auto paper cutters blade in no time flat.
Title: Re: Can you cut 30mil vinyl car magnets?
Post by: Frog on September 20, 2013, 04:06:14 PM
Anyone know how to get this cut in custom shapes?  Have a high school booster club that wants these cut in the shape of a shield and so far have been told "use an exacto"...no thanks!


A Google search for "die cut magnets" turned up a bunch like this one. http://www.magnummagnetics.com/die-cut/ (http://www.magnummagnetics.com/die-cut/)

I wouldn't be surprised if your magnet vinyl supplier would have a suggestion as well.
Title: Re: Can you cut 30mil vinyl car magnets?
Post by: Homer on September 20, 2013, 04:16:03 PM
magnetic rolls can be cut on a vinyl plotter...just sayin...we've done it no problem.
Title: Re: Can you cut 30mil vinyl car magnets?
Post by: mimosatexas on September 20, 2013, 04:29:09 PM
Do not have a die cutter...i wish :D  I was told the 30mil outdoor vinyl will not work with a standard vinyl cutter as it will dull the blades (as mentioned).  These magnets are going to be roughly 12"x18" so a die would be pretty pricey from what I looked at.  I was told to ask around for someone who has a sampling press, but they seem to be rare or the people that have them want a huge quantity to even consider talking to you (jerks :P).

I'll look into that link though.
Title: Re: Can you cut 30mil vinyl car magnets?
Post by: ZooCity on September 20, 2013, 09:49:03 PM
Magnetic Attractions in Durham, NC should do it for ya no problem.