5 Best Die Cutting Machines For Professional Results

Spellbinders GC-200 Grand Calibur

The new version of Spellbinders GC-200 Grand Calibur now accepts traditional 8.5 x 11-inch paper without trimming. It can easily cut or embosses up to 8.5 x 8 inches wide paper.

It still uses the same 2-pass process as the wizard and allows you to use many more die templates on the larger plates. As for the third-party dies and folders, it is compatible with most of the third-party products from leading brands.

Pros:

• New version accepts the 8.5 x11-inch paper without trimming
• Affordable die-cutting and embossing machine

Cons:

• Cannot cut in the middle

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Sizzix Big Shot 660200 A5

Sizzix makes one of the most popular die-cutting machines and its Big Shot is a popular manually operated die cutting machine. The newer version of the machine allows you to create an ever-growing collection of designs with limitless possibilities.

It can die-cut and emboss different materials up to 6” wide. Big Shot is also compatible with other Sizzix product libraries like the Textured impression, Thinlits, Framelist die, etc.

Pros:

• Cost-effective die-cutting and embossing solution
• Access to the whole Sizzix product library
• Reliable machine with consistent results

Cons:

• The direction can be tedious to follow

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Sizzix Tim Holtz Vagabond 2

If you want something that takes a little less effort, then the Sizzix Tim Holtz Vagabond 2 is an electric die-cutting and embossing machine that works at a push of a button.

Sizzix Tim Holtz Vagabond 2 gives users creative freedom and works with Sizzix accessories. Both beginners, as well as experts, can use the machine. It can die-cut and embosses many different materials up to 6” wide.

Pros:

• Compatible with the entire Sizzix product library including Big Shot
• An electric die cutting machine works with a push of a button
• Can handle everything from small dies to 6-inch wide plastic

Cons:

• Not ideal for long dies

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Cricut Explore Air Wireless Cutting Machine 

Cricut Explore Air is a premium die-cutting machine from a leading brand. It comes with wireless connectivity that allows you to feed the machine-cutting designs from your tablet wirelessly.

It supports .svg, jpg, BMP, gif, png, and .dxf files as well existing front on your computer. If you like the convenience of digital cutting wirelessly, Cricut Explore Air is the best die-cutting machine on the market today.

Pros:

• Max cutting size 12” x 12” wide
• Supports major image format
• Wireless connectivity to feed designs from your Bluetooth-enabled devices

Cons:

• Design software is not the best
• Can’t use offline

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Cricut Explore Air 2

If the original Explorer Air is too big for you, Circut has made a smaller version of the same dubbed as Explore Air 2. It is designed to cut 100+ different types of materials, including premium, vinyl, iron-on, HT vinyl, card-stock, faux leather, adhesive foils, and more.

Cricut Explore Air 2 makes it possible to create custom stickers, personalized home decor, personalized gifts, and more directly from your Bluetooth enabled smart device.

Pros:

• Compact sized die cutting machine with wireless functionality
• Support over 100 different types of materials
• Works with Bluetooth enabled Android and iOS running smartphone devices.

Cons:

• Does not work offline

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Final thoughts on die-cutting machines

Whether you are an experienced individual looking to upgrade to a bigger machine or just a beginner, having a die-cut machine can open a new realm of creative possibilities for you.

Go through the recommendations in this article, and pick a die-cut machine that suits your needs.