Below is a quick an easy table describing some of the characteristics and uses for more commonly used slitting methods. This table is a guideline and can differ depending on the different materials being cut. As always, we recommend that you conduct tests and research to know the best method for slitting your material.
| Slitting Type: | Razor | Score | Shear | Hot-Knife |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Advantage |
easy to set up, inexpensive | widely used, easy to set up, versatile | high accuracy | seals edges to prevent fraying |
| Disadvantage | limited materials | creates a slight ridge on some materials | expensive, harder to set up | less accurate, expensive |
| Width Tolerance | +/-.020″ | +/-.030″ | +/-.005″ | +/-.060″ |
| Slit Width | 1/2″ | 1/2″ | 1/2″ | 1/2″ |
| Ideal Material | films, vinyls | fabrics, non-wovens, laminates, paper | heavy films, paper, most materials | fabrics that fray |
