Doing "Back Cuts" with a friction plotter

[Matt-Tastic]

My normal sources have turned up a blank on this issue. I was wondering if anyone here has ever done back cut stickers. By back cut, I'm referring to cutting through the backer paper only, in order to be able to split a decals paper in half to more easily peel of the decal.

A lot of label makers refer to these as "crack and peel" labels, if that is any help. I know there is a work through using a Gerber system (EDGE/EnVision), but I haven't heard of a process for friction feed.

Another idea would be if someone has seen a rolling cutter that would cut like this, to only cut the paper. Even a hand held tool would work.

 

[J Hill Designs]

I was able to use a tool holder, set the blade depth to barely peek out, and run it across the backing. worth testing at least

edit: run it across the backing by hand is what I meant...not in the machine

 

[FrankW]

There are special machines for that, some screenprinters I know have that, I'm sorry I don't know the english word for this machines.

 

[phototec]

I remember reading a post by Dale (Big Squeegee), and I think he was working on making his own tool design for just this purpose, you might try either searching for this tool on here or contacting Dale.

dale@bigsqueegee.com

 

[Hicalibersigns]

http://www.densitometers.net/content/akukut.asp

 

[Matt-Tastic]

Thanks all! I forwards Hicalibersigns' recommendation to the customer, and dale's email as well.

all of these are great ways to do it. I know there is a machine to roll printed stock through to back cut, but when you only need a few at a time, I think the hand tool would be the best method.

Thanks all! S101 to the rescue!

 

[John Butto]

I have had an akukut for years and could never seem to make it work just right. Saw this the other day and am going to give it a try.
http://image1impact.com/liner-cutting-tool

 

[Billct2]

Gerber Omega 5 can do it.

 

[MikeD]

Omega can do it (I've never done it, but they have instructions on their site.)
For a friction feed, I think if you make a separate file that matches the dimensions of your layout it could work. If you set the origin manually and run it on the back of the job with good blade settings it should work. One thing to consider is what the drum does to the face of your print.
Sounds like something fun to experiment with.
Good Luck!

 

[amw]

I have had an akukut for years and could never seem to make it work just right. Saw this the other day and am going to give it a try.
http://image1impact.com/liner-cutting-tool

We saw that the other day too and thought we would give it a try.
We dont get a lot of requests for it, but it would be nice to have an easy tool to do this.

Marsha

 

[d fleming]

Piece of wood, razor blade and two screws. Set blade tip to extend beyond wood to depth that will cut paper but not the film.

 

[anotherdog]

I have had an akukut for years and could never seem to make it work just right. Saw this the other day and am going to give it a try.
http://image1impact.com/liner-cutting-tool

+1, I picked up one of these, great for doing a couple at a time.