Cutting .010-.020 Polycarb Sheets

[Ditchmiester]

Guys I need a way to cut .010" or .020" Polycarb (lexan) down to size accurately and easily. I normally cut out the decals on my Graphtec plotter after printing but I find it more of a waste of time to set up the file and move it over to the Graphtec if I only need to print 2 or 3 decals. I think it would be faster to cut them by "hand". I don't need to contour cut these things because they are all either squares or rectangles. I can print cut marks on them but I'm having a hard time finding something that will cut Lexan easily and straight all the time. I've been looking at something like a Keencut Practik Cutter or a similar type cutter. Would this cut Lexan like i'm trying to do?

 

[FatCat]

I use my Dewalt track saw for lexan faces all the time. Does a really nice job and makes smooth clean cuts. (Much cheaper and way better for lexan, poly-metal, PVC, wood, etc. than a Keencut or Fletcher unit.)

http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/dewalt-tracksaw-review/

 

[Ditchmiester]

Yeah We use our track saw for cuttings thicker sheets of plolycarb also stuff that is rigid. I'm looking to trim film basically something that is very flexible. I've tried regular paper cutters but they don't cut worth a crap for the Polycarbonate. Thanks for the info though.

 

[Gino]

We use one of our paper cutters, if it's under 30". Over 30" we use our Keen cutter. That's good up to a little over 10'.

 

[Dzrt1st]

We cut a lot of .010 -.020 PC on our Rotatrim cutter. Cuts it perfect. Cutter is pretty expensive but is a quality machine. We got our 50" model at an auction. Best $85.00 I ever spent.

http://www.rotatrim.us/

 

[Ditchmiester]

We cut a lot of .010 -.020 PC on our Rotatrim cutter. Cuts it perfect. Cutter is pretty expensive but is a quality machine. We got our 50" model at an auction. Best $85.00 I ever spent.

http://www.rotatrim.us/

Perfect. That's what i'm looking for. Yeah they do seem a little pricey but i'm going to hunt around for maybe a used one and can get a good deal on one. Thanks.