Formax Card Cutters & Trimmers

A Formax card cutter machine lets you cut business cards, postcards, gift tags and more from card stock. Trimmers give a smooth, finished border.

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  • Business Card Cutter FlashCard
    $4,995.00
    $4,995.00
  • Business card cutter FlashCard XL
    $7,995.00
    $7,995.00
  • Formax Multi-Function Creaser/Cutter/Slitter Atlas-TRIO15 - MachineShark
    $27,950.00
    $27,950.00

Features to Look for in a Card Cutter Machine 

A card cutter machine saves small businesses time and money by bringing certain essential tasks in-house. To get the most out of it, Formax machines offer these features on our card cutting machines.

  • High-capacity: ours cuts 144 cards per minute (CPM).
  • Cut quality: like our standalone Cut-True Guillotine Cutters, our business card cutting machines feature clean, precision edges.
  • Material handling: card stock, laminated sheets, coated/uncoated paper.
  • Ability to cut custom sizes: postcards, mailers, menu cards, printed sheets, and more.
  • Self-sharpening blades to ensure precision and easy maintenance.
  • Simple, intuitive interface.

Formax also carries other business machines to streamline printing tasks,  like document folders and envelope openers and sealers.

How to Choose the Right Card Cutter for Your Business

When looking for a card cutter for sale, here’s how to narrow it down to the perfect one for your business.

  • Volume: Small businesses that need a few items at a time will do OK with a lower-volume, on-demand machine. Other machines can be programmed for higher speed card slitters.
  • Material compatibility: What do you want to cut? Laminated card stock, coated paper, card stock of different thicknesses?
  • Ease of use and maintenance:  Self-sharpening blades maintain precision and reduce waste. Also, a simple interface will reduce training and downtime.

Maintenance & Care Tips for Card Cutter Machines 

  • Avoid materials or thicknesses that the card cutter machine is not designed to handle. Even with approved materials, avoid jams by not overloading the machine.
  • Each day, prevent buildup by cleaning the cutting area of paper scraps, dust, and debris.
  • On a weekly basis, use a ruler to check the cut accuracy and calibrate as needed. Inspect the feeders to ensure the rollers aren’t gummed up by adhesives or debris.
  • Keep the machine in an area that’s clean and (relatively) dust-free; keep it covered when not in use.

FAQs

What is a card cutter machine and what does it do? +

Card cutting machines are designed to precisely cut materials into business cards, postcards, mailers, and more. They work with card stock of various thicknesses, as well as other materials. They can be programmed to cleanly cut different sizes, making it ideal for small businesses.

What types of card cutter machines are available? +

There are old-fashioned manual machines, but today, there are many automated machines that cut cards of all sizes and types. You can choose from those suited to lower, on-demand runs. If you need something more robust, a programmable machine makes high-volume runs simple.

Which features should I look for when buying a business card cutter? +

You want one to handle the appropriate volume for your business needs. Also, choose a card cutter machine to handle the material you want to use (card stock, laminate, etc). It’s important that it be easy to use and maintain, especially the blade. Formax machines offer self-sharpening blades.

How do I maintain and care for my card cutter machine? +

With a soft brush or anti-static cloth, clean away debris and scraps each day. Avoid overloading it, and use only the materials it’s designed to cut. Inspect it weekly to ensure the cuts are still precise, and calibrate as needed. Keep it covered when not in use.