Cutting aluminum composite boards

[CP Signs]

Alright,,,so no matter how long you've been doing this, there is always room to learn. Sometimes it looks too simple. Cutting DiBond / Alupanel / TrueStock or whatever brand you use is a messy job. That black core sticks to everything and the place gets really messy. So one day I'm talking with my buddy who's been doing this for 2 years or something like that and asks; why not cut it with your utility knife? I had that ,,,deer in headlights look on my face, so I grabbed a piece, tried it and couldn't believe how easy it was. NO mess, clean cuts. What I like most about it is sometimes your graphics are on and you have to make a cut without scratching it,,,this way is very simple. Here is a link of a quick ( a few seconds ) to show how easy it is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcjjoOXHISs&feature=youtu.be

 

[ChicagoGraphics]

And you just found out about this now?

 

[J Hill Designs]

yeah no doubt. you cut that like butta

 

[2B]

What kind of knife are you using that it scores and snaps that easily?! I've had to do it that way before we got this thing http://www.keencut.com/uk/products/vertical-cutters/steeltrak.aspx but the utility knife never cut that cleanly.

+1

 

[SIGNTIME]

haha you owned that piece of acm

 

[J Hill Designs]

wow I just tried the single swipe trick as seen on video. IT WORKS!!

thanks

before I had always done line at least 5 or 6 passes

 

[CP Signs]

Simple knife,,,

 

[CP Signs]

Ooops,,forgot picture,,lol

 

[CP Signs]

Not sure if picture is showing for you guys,,,it's not for me????!!!

 

[J Hill Designs]

yeah no photo. but yeah, I used a standard stanley utility knife with cobalt blade (just what is in the knife right now) nothing special

 

[CP Signs]

http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hard...gId=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051#/?c=1&rd=rd

Same as these

 

[anotherdog]

What kind of knife are you using that it scores and snaps that easily?! I've had to do it that way before we got this thing http://www.keencut.com/uk/products/vertical-cutters/steeltrak.aspx but the utility knife never cut that cleanly.

I use this too, Even makes clean cuts after I mount the adhesive, then I nip off the sharp corner with a corner rounder.

 

[Salmoneye]

Palm slaps face. I didn't know. I just tried a few pieces, worked great but it did ever so slightly bend the sheets, the acm I use often is less expensive 3mm stuff.

 

[gabagoo]

I use this too, Even makes clean cuts after I mount the adhesive, then I nip off the sharp corner with a corner rounder.

what kind of corner rounder? I be to afraid to try mine.

 

[Malkin]

what kind of corner rounder? I be to afraid to try mine.

I use this one on 3mm to 4mm aluminum composite all the time, though I use a different insert, so I can keep a sharp one for other things.

 

[mpn]

You can use that corner rounder if you want, no problem.
1/2 inch die in mine

 

[gabagoo]

You can use that corner rounder if you want, no problem.
1/2 inch die in mine

yea I tried not only cutting the composite but the corner rounder too....sweet.... save a lot of time and no more imitation rat poop all over