Gaskets and seals
Rubber, cork, CNAF and foam profiles cut cleanly without a heat-affected edge.
Soft materials and packaging
Digital Knife Cutting for Foam, Rubber, Vinyl and Packaging
Flatbed digital knife cutting, kiss-cutting and creasing for foams, rubber, vinyl films, gasket materials, cartonboard and short-run packaging.
Quote pathInstant pricing for suitable cut-ready files
Accepted filesDXF, DWG or vector PDF with real cut lines
ProductionSydney workshop with freight for suitable jobs
Review pathComplex work can be checked before production
Service detail
Digital knife cutting for soft sheet materials, films, gaskets and packaging.
Digital knife cutting is built for flexible and soft materials that should not be heat-cut. It is ideal for foam, rubber, vinyl, adhesive films, cartonboard, cork, gasket materials and short-run packaging work.
It is also a strong fit for trade signage and print work where kiss-cutting, through-cutting, creasing and clean handling need to happen without burning or melting the material.
Because the tool can through-cut, kiss-cut and crease, the file setup matters. Cut lines, crease lines and kiss-cut layers need to be clear so the job can be priced and produced without guesswork.
ProcessFlatbed digital knife cutting, kiss-cutting and creasing
Best forFoam, rubber, vinyl, films, cartons and gasket materials
Quote pathInstant for suitable profile jobs with clear vector paths
Review whenRegistration, creasing, adhesive film or mixed tools are involved
Technical quoting detail
Specs Google and production buyers need to see.
These details make the page clearer for search intent and for trade buyers deciding whether their sheet metal job is suitable for instant pricing or should be reviewed first.
Service
Flatbed digital knife cutting, kiss-cutting, through-cutting and creasing for flexible sheet and roll materials.
Best materials
Foam, EPDM, nitrile, neoprene, silicone, cork, CNAF, vinyl films, adhesive films, cartonboard, paper boards and felt.
Best job types
Gaskets, seals, foam inserts, printed vinyl, paint mask, reflective film, cartonboard, POS parts and short-run packaging.
Accepted quote files
DXF, DWG or vector PDF files with real cut paths. Separate through-cut, kiss-cut, crease and registration layers where relevant.
Pricing factors
Material, thickness, roll or sheet format, quantity, cut path complexity, crease length, registration, adhesive backing and tool changes.
Review before pricing
Use the reviewed quote path for printed registration, mixed operations, unknown material compression, sample testing, roll-fed work or tight finish requirements.
Real workshop photos
Real digital knife cutting work from our workshop.
Digital knife cutting for printed vinyl, gasket materials, felt, foams and flexible sheet products where clean repeatable cutting matters.
Best-fit work
Where digital knife cutting makes the most sense.
These pages are written for trade customers, fabricators, sign shops, procurement teams and production buyers who need clarity before sending files.
Vinyl and films
Kiss-cut or through-cut adhesive films, paint mask, reflective vinyl and frosted films.
Packaging and inserts
Foam inserts, cartonboard, POS pieces and short-run packaging components.
Material fit
Materials need the right cutting process.
The fastest quote is still the correct quote. Material, thickness, edge expectation and finishing notes determine whether the job should price instantly or be reviewed first.
Foam
Useful for inserts, pads, case layouts and protective packaging.
Rubber and gasket materials
Good for EPDM, nitrile, neoprene, silicone, cork and CNAF-style flat gaskets.
Vinyl and films
Best when kiss-cut, through-cut and weed borders are clearly separated.
Paper and cartonboard
Suitable for short-run cartons, POS boards, creasing and display pieces.
File rules
What counts as a cut-ready file.
A cut-ready file contains actual vector paths the machine can follow. It is not simply a picture placed into a PDF. This distinction is important because the calculator reads cutting geometry, not visual artwork.
PDF
PDF only works when the cut lines are real vectors.
If a JPEG, phone photo or screenshot is saved as a PDF, it still cannot be priced as a cutting file. Send that through review so we can advise on file prep.
- Use DXF or DWG wherever possible.
- Vector PDF can work when it contains real vector cut lines.
- Keep artwork, engraving, crease and cut operations on clearly named layers.
- Supply files at 1:1 scale with closed paths and duplicated lines removed.
Not ready yet?
Use the reviewed quote path.
If the job includes photos, sketches, mixed services, unclear material, finishing, fabrication, painting, welding, 3D printing, installation context or production advice, send the brief through contact instead.
Workflow
From upload to production.
Upload vectors
DXF, DWG or vector PDF files should contain real cut paths and separate layers for operations.
Choose material
Select material family, sheet or roll details, adhesive backing and thickness where relevant.
Set the operation
Through-cut, kiss-cut, crease and registration needs should be clearly marked.
Cut and sort
Parts are cut, separated, checked and packed for repeatable trade use.
Quote path
Instant quote where it is clean. Expert review where it matters.
The calculator is the fastest path for clean cutting files. For mixed services, unclear geometry, specialist materials or finish-critical work, the reviewed quote path keeps the job accurate before production starts.
The job needs kiss-cut plus through-cut plus crease in one file.
The material is roll-fed, printed, adhesive-backed or needs registration marks.
A sample is needed to confirm compression, drag, edge quality or layer separation.
The file uses artwork only and does not show clear production cut paths.
Related materials
Material pages connected to this process.
Common questions
Answers before production starts.
Can I get instant pricing for digital knife cutting?
Yes, suitable knife cutting files can be priced quickly when the DXF, DWG or vector PDF contains real cut paths and the material, thickness and operation are clear.
What is digital knife cutting best for?
It is best for soft, flexible or layered sheet materials such as foam, rubber, vinyl, gasket materials, cartonboard and films.
What is the difference between kiss-cut and through-cut?
Through-cutting cuts all the way through the material. Kiss-cutting cuts the top layer, often leaving a backing sheet intact for adhesive vinyl, films and labels.
Can knife cutting crease packaging?
Yes, suitable carton and board jobs can include crease lines, but the cut and crease operations need to be clearly separated in the file.
What's your minimum order quantity?
One-off parts, prototypes and repeat production runs can all be quoted. Very small jobs still need setup time, so uploading a clean file is the fastest way to see whether the price works.
Do you offer engraving?
Yes. CO2 laser engraving is available for compatible materials such as acrylic and timber, and some jobs can also use marking, printing or finishing depending on the material.
Can you cut metal?
Yes. Fiber laser cutting is used for sheet metals including mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass, copper, Colorbond and Corten steel where the material and thickness are suitable.
Ready file
Price digital knife cutting from real cutting files.
Upload DXF, DWG or vector PDF files with actual cut paths, or send complex jobs through the reviewed quote path.