PRODUCTION

Before proceeding into final art, it is important that Laser Cut Paper has an opportunity to review your design for suitability. Laser cutting has some unique characteristics that may not be obvious to the first time user and we may be able to prevent some costly and time consuming problems.

The following five sections cover information critical to a smooth production process. If you have a question that remains unanswered give us a call so that we can help find an answer or solution.

  • Machine & Paper Specifications...maximums & minimums

  • Registration...for print & for other processes

  • Paper Characteristics...what to use & why

  • Order Processing...place an order

  • ]Shearing & Packaging...guidelines
     

MACHINE & PAPER SPECIFICATIONS

Laser Cut Paper uses a few different laser cutters and printers to allow for a wide range of product availability. Check out all our equipment and offerings below.
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REGISTRATION

Laser cutting is compatible with other sheet fed processes such as printing, embossing, hot foil stamping, scoring, etc. and, as with other “off-line” processes, it is essential that everyone use the same reference corner or registration system. For that reason it is important that we discuss your sheet layout early in the design process to establish that consistency. 
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PAPER & ACRYLIC CHARACTERISTICS

 All papers and acrylics do not cut equally well. This is occasionally a result of the style or detail level of the artwork being cut, but most often it is the chemical or fiber content of a particular paper that causes discoloration or incomplete cutting. 
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ORDER PROCESSING

To create an invoice for you and your job please provide all the following.
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SHEARING & PACKAGING

A laser cut’s registration is dependent on a consistent reference corner or registration dots, and they must be the same system that is used for all other processes. The reference corner should be marked on a press sheet included with the shipment of sheets and art to Laser Cut Paper’s Florida facility. This will confirm that the job has been set-up correctly and that registration will be reliable. Registration dots must be printed and included in artwork.
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