What is the best tool to use for "contour" cutting of coroplast?

[Fooroogelm]

What is the best tool to use for "contour" cutting of coroplast?
For example, to cut out a human figure along the contour?

I found several options on the Internet.

Thank you very much in advance

 

[Gino]

What thickness ?? Jigsaw for almost all applications, unless ya have a cnc. We do it all the time. Also works on acm stuff, too.

 

[FireSprint.com]

I think one of the best tools for this is right here: https://www.firesprint.com/4mm-corrugated-plastic/



But seriously, a really sharp utility knife will accomplish alot. Especially for simple shapes.

We contour cut corrugated plastic on our Zund tables. If you are ever in Omaha, let us know and we'll show you in person!

 

[2B]

depends on the complexity of the cuts and how you want the edge finish to be.

clean edge - drag knife, exacto blade

speed, https://www.lowes.com/pd/Bosch-1-HP...hhRCJ2v0wHHSLxO6m0EaAjW3EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Bill DiStasio]

What thickness ?? Jigsaw for almost all applications, unless ya have a cnc. We do it all the time. Also works on acm stuff, too.

Router or cnc. A laser with passthroughs.

 

[richsweeney]

I think a laser may emit chlorine gas. So maybe a one off or so.
I tried a https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ONE-18V-SPEED-SAW-Rotary-Cutter-Tool-Only-P531/205626511, I was not really happy with the result, and wound up using a utility knife.
Does any one know what router result looks like?

 

[zspace]

What is the best tool to use for "contour" cutting of coroplast?
For example, to cut out a human figure along the contour?

I found several options on the Internet.

Thank you very much in advance

If you're cutting 4mm coro, then Exacto will work as well or better than the options you asked about. If you're cutting 10mm then a jigsaw or trim router will be the way to go. Regardless if it's 4 or 10mm, if it's more than a few pieces at a time then outsource it to one of the wholesale shops here on Signs101.

 

[SignMeUpGraphics]

I think a laser may emit chlorine gas. So maybe a one off or so.
I tried a https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ONE-18V-SPEED-SAW-Rotary-Cutter-Tool-Only-P531/205626511, I was not really happy with the result, and wound up using a utility knife.
Does any one know what router result looks like?

Coroplast is polypropylene... no chlorine used during manufacture. Our laser cuts it beautifully, apart from only having a 4' x 3' bed which can be limiting at times.

 

[richsweeney]

We have 24x36 laser, so may try that