What Size Die Cutting Machine Is Right For You?

One of the largest errors printshop owners make is purchasing the wrong quantity of a size die cutting machine. Choosing a too large machine is a waste of space and money; a too small machine will limit you in the amount of job you can do, and you will have to turn away profitable work. So, how do you choose the size you actually need, and not just the one you want?

Let's start with your most common order sizes. Most small to medium sized print shops concentrate on the A4 and A3: custom stickers, gift boxes, product tags, small cosmetic packaging, cardstock boxes. For these it's a simple matter of purchasing a small A3 or A3+ digital die cutting machine—it takes up less space in your shop, it's less expensive, and best of all it runs faster so you can multitask for those small-batch jobs each and every day.
And if you‏ occasionally get larger orders (big gift boxes, wide posters, or large-format labels) don’t go running out to buy a full A0/A1 machine. Opt instead for the compact A3+ model that combines excellent performance with a small footprint or the modular Amydor machine that meets your day-to-day sizes without bulk. And think about the handling：a machine that accomodates your most common sheet sizes will minimize waste and run setup time. Most print shops that specialize in stickers and gift boxes find that A3/A3+ is the sweet spot – right-sized, practical, and affordable. Know your space then know your machine for your everyday orders – not your once in a blue moon orders.
Want to find the right size for your workflow? Reach out to Amydor for a rapid size evaluation based on your orders and the space in your shop.