Advanced CNC Knife Cutting
High-speed digital cutting for paper-based boards, foams, packaging, and displays.
High-speed digital cutting for paper-based boards, foams, packaging, and displays.
At 865FabLab, our advanced CNC knife cutting services are perfect for clients needing clean, accurate cuts through rigid and flexible sheet materials — with no charring, melting, or edge deformation. Whether you're working with structural cardboard like Re-board®, Swedboard®, or foam-based materials, our knife cutting system produces production-ready parts with speed and precision.
What We Offer
Our digital knife table supports:
- Straight cuts, contour cuts, and complex shape profiles
- V-grooving and bevel cuts for foldable structures and angled edges
- Creasing and scoring for packaging, displays, and folding parts
- Camera registration system for precise alignment with printed artwork
- Kiss-cutting and perforation for peel-away layers or templates
- Rapid prototyping and short-run production
- Zero-tooling workflows — perfect for fast iteration and low setup costs
Key System Capabilities
- Cutting Thickness: Up to 1.5 inches (material dependent)
- Tool Heads: Oscillating knife, drag knife, V-cut, creasing wheel, optional spindle
- Camera Registration: Accurate cut-to-print alignment
- Vacuum Hold-Down: Zoned, high-flow vacuum system
- Repeatability: ±0.1 mm
Materials We Commonly Cut
Re-board®, Swedboard®, Falconboard®, Xanita
Corrugated cardboard and paperboard
Foam board, PVC-free foam sheets, Gatorfoam®
Rubber foam sheets and gasket materials
Vinyl sheets and magnetic media
Adhesive-backed laminates
Textiles, felt, and craft paper
Why Use Knife Cutting Over Laser or CNC?
No heat distortion — perfect for foam, adhesives, and paper-based materials
No tool marks or burns — ideal for client-facing display work
Lower cost for low-volume or prototype runs (no tooling required)
Faster turnaround for large-format printed projects that require precise contour cutting
Ideal Applications
Structural displays and retail merchandising
Foldable, flat-pack furniture or fixtures
Trade show booths and pop-up structures
Branded signage with depth and dimension
Custom packaging, inserts, and presentation kits
Templates, gaskets, and precision foam shapes
Sustainable construction and demo environments
CNC Knife Cutting FAQ's
Yes — our system uses a camera registration system to align cuts perfectly with pre-printed graphics or logos.
We can cut up to around ½" (12 mm) depending on the material, with excellent accuracy and edge control.
Yes — we offer V-grooves, score lines, and foldable edge treatments ideal for 3D structures or cardboard furniture.
Absolutely — perfect for label sheets, peel-back designs, and packaging templates.
We offer both. Orders can be picked up at our Powell, TN facility or shipped anywhere in the USA.