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Is there a quick and easy way to do this?

damones1st

New Member
I have a gross of 60" vinyl material that I need cut down for use as 54" rolls. Located in southeast Michigan and need service providers located fairly close. Also would consider purchasing a used or new splitter if that is the best solution. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
 

Tel

New Member
I have had to cut rolls in the past for one reason or another i.e. it was bought for a larger cutter or printer and was now going to be used for a smaller width machine. I marked it and cut it in a chop saw, keeping it straight and pushed tight against the back wall of the machine. I don't know if you would understand my terminalogy but a chop saw over here is a mitre saw obviously try a cut first and if you have differrent blades try them to see which gives the cleanest cut. We have done this lots of times and after a good clean up they are good for use. on stuff for printers we keep the cut end furthest away from where the head starts. Go through slow for a good clean cut.
regards
Tel
 

2B

Active Member
I have had to cut rolls in the past for one reason or another i.e. it was bought for a larger cutter or printer and was now going to be used for a smaller width machine. I marked it and cut it in a chop saw, keeping it straight and pushed tight against the back wall of the machine. I don't know if you would understand my terminalogy but a chop saw over here is a mitre saw obviously try a cut first and if you have differrent blades try them to see which gives the cleanest cut. We have done this lots of times and after a good clean up they are good for use. on stuff for printers we keep the cut end furthest away from where the head starts. Go through slow for a good clean cut.
regards
Tel

this,

we use a high tooth count finishing blade, wind the material as as tight as possible and then have a shop vac going to minimize the debris.

once cut always spool off several turns and you are good to go
 

Andy D

Active Member
The cleanest way I have found to split vinyl or banner material is to load the material
on a roll to roll and rig up a stand with a utility blade to slit the material
as it advances.. slow, but perfect slit.
Of course you have to have a roll to roll wide enough to do this........
 
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