We offer precise digital and platen cutting for large sheet materials, small and wide format printed sheets to any shape or size. Whether you provide the cutting path or need us to create it, our team will ensure a seamless process. We also provide proofs or digitally cut samples before final processing.
At WH Skinner we can cut cardboard and printed sheets to any shape or size within reason.
If you have the knowledge and software you can provide the cutting path and we will do the cutting.
Alternatively, we can draw the cutting path for you and provide you with a proof or digitally cut sample before processing the job. When drawing your cutting path or contour, remember to take into account the strength of the material left behind, and ensuring the path is not overly complex for the material and size of the cutting knife. We will be happy to offer advice in this regard upon receipt of your files.
We offer a cardboard cutting service to other printers, manufacturers and sign makers in the UK. You can send us your printed sheets, and we can process the job on one of our wide format cutting tables or die cut them on one of our manual platens.
Whether you have taken on a job which is too large for your equipment, too tight a deadline, or you’ve suffered a breakdown at a critical time, we can help you with our cardboard cutting service.`
Our wide format Zünd cutting table automatically registers to your print, so cutting and creasing will be super-precise. Our cutting machine operators are fully trained with plenty of experience, delivering high quality results. That means creases at the correct depth for the material and ease of assembly, and cuts without tearing or ripped edges..
We have over a decade of experience working with corrugated cardboard – it’s our favourite material.
However, we can also work with display board and folding box board (FBB). We have several manual platens of different shape and size for die cutting and creasing cardboard.
Our platen operators are highly skilled in setting up each job, and quick and efficient during processing.
If you have a cutting path we will arrange the tooling and cut your printed sheets quickly using our platen machines.
We can custom cut your sheet materials and printed sheets to any shape or size within reason.
If you have the knowledge and software you can provide the cutting path and we will do the rest of the job.
With our custom cutting service, if you’re struggling to provide a cutting path we can draw it for you and provide you with a proof or digitally cut sample before processing the job.
Our custom cutting service is completely bespoke to you and your requirements. Generally our lead times are from a couple of days up to a week or so but in the past, with particularly critical jobs our clients have arrived with a van full of printed sheets and we’ve cut while the delivery driver waits. We can even arrange bubble wrapping; custom sized outer boxes, assembly, fulfilment, packing and direct delivery to your customers if required.
As a custom cutting specialist we’re well practiced in die cutting corrugated cardboard – it’s our favourite material. However, we also regularly cut display board, folding box board (FBB) and Correx. If you have another material to be die cut, just let us know – we’re happy to run tests for you.
WH Skinner can digitally cut your large sheet materials and wide format printed sheets to any shape or size within reason.
We will work with you – you can provide the cutting path and we will do the rest of the job. Alternatively, with our digital cutting service, if you’re struggling to provide a cutting path we can draw it for you and provide you with a proof or digitally cut sample before processing the job.
If you draw your own digital cutting path, don’t forget to factor in the strength of the material left behind. Ensure the path is not overly complex for the material and size of the cutting knife. For example, the level of detail which can be achieved with laser cutting cannot be achieved with knife cutting.
We will be happy to offer advice upon receipt of your cutting path files. We offer accurate digital cutting and creasing (and scoring) for the materials listed on this page, but this list is not exhaustive and we’ll happily perform tests on other materials for you.
Our UK based cutting service is perfect for companies in the South and South East of the UK including London, Kent, Surrey, Essex, East and West Sussex as well as Hampshire, although we deliver throughout the UK, Europe and around the world.
Generally our lead times are from a couple of days up to a week or so but in the past, with particularly critical jobs our clients have arrived with a van full of printed sheets and we’ve cut while the delivery driver waits.
DXF – a CAD data file format developed by Autodesk for enabling data exchange between AutoCAD and other programs.
CF2 – a CAD file saved in an open format, which may be recognised by multiple hardware devices and software programs.
PDF – a vector drawing of lines, curves or other shapes which we can import into our Kasemake software.
If you are supplying artwork to be printed please download our artworking guide. If you’re printing and supplying us with printed sheets to be cut, you’ll need to know about our bleed requirements. You’ll find everything you need to know here:
Artwork Guidelines and Other Helpful Info
Disposal of offcuts and waste material is usually subject to additional charge. Please discuss with us at time of quoting.
Our most frequently used Zund tools are listed below, however we also have a Kongsberg cutting table. The list is not exhaustive, please get in touch if you have any other questions.
