Formax Card Cutters

Formax Card Cutters make it simple to produce professional-quality business cards, postcards, and other small media in-house. Designed for speed and accuracy, these machines cut full sheets into perfectly sized cards, saving time and reducing outsourcing costs. With durable construction and user-friendly operation, Formax Card Cutters are ideal for offices, schools, and print shops that need consistent, high-volume card production. Shop our collection to find the right Formax Card Cutter for your document finishing needs.

Formax Card Cutters

Formax Card Cutters make it simple to produce professional-quality business cards, postcards, and other small media in-house. Designed for speed and accuracy, these machines cut full sheets into perfectly sized cards, saving time and reducing...

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Formax FlashCard Tabletop Business Card Cutter
Formax

Item#: FLASHCARD

$4,995.00

features

  • Cuts up to 144 business cards per minute, 10-up per sheet with the standard cassette
  • Feeds 8.5" x 11" and 8.5" x 14" sheets up to 130 lb cover (350gsm), including laminated
  • Includes a 3.5" quick-change cassette, optional cassettes cut 5" x 7" and 3.5" x 10"
  • Double friction feed holds 40 sheets, plus register mark reader and 16 stored jobs
$4,995.00
Formax FlashCard XL Large Format Card Cutter
Formax

Item#: 04FXFLASHXL

$7,995.00

features

  • Cuts up to 230 business cards per minute, 24-up per sheet with the standard cassette
  • Feeds 12" x 18" and 13" x 19" sheets up to 130 lb cover (350gsm), including laminated
  • Includes a 3.5" quick-change cassette, optional cassettes cut 5" x 7" and 11" x 17"
  • Automatic friction feed holds 40 sheets, plus register mark reader and 16 stored jobs
$7,995.00
Formax Atlas-TRIO15 Multi-Function Slitter-Cutter-Creaser
Formax

Item#: ATLAS-TRIO15

$27,950.00

features

  • Creases up to 5,000 sheets per hour and cuts 24-up cards at 8 sheets per minute
  • Takes sheets up to 13" x 19" (27.5" long with kit) from 32 lb bond to 130 lb cover
  • Slits, cuts and creases in one pass, with cut-mark registration for each sheet
  • Tri-suction belt feed takes a 4" pile, with a 4" touchscreen and 150 stored jobs
$27,950.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

Confirm the dimensions of the printed parent sheet, finished card, margins, gutters, and any required bleed area. A card cutter must accept the incoming sheet and produce the intended finished size without removing essential printed content. Many layouts place several cards on one sheet, so the cutting pattern must match the artwork accurately. Also confirm whether the machine performs only slitting or can make cuts in both directions. The broader selection of business card cutters can help identify equipment suited to standard cards, custom cards, tickets, coupons, and similar small-format pieces.

The layout should follow the cutter’s supported sheet size, card arrangement, gutter spacing, and registration requirements. Artwork that is designed without reference to the machine may place trim lines outside the available cutting positions. Include suitable bleed where edge-to-edge color is required, and keep important text safely inside the finished trim area. Printed sheets should also be consistent in size and alignment before entering the cutter. A small variation in printing or feeding can become visible across many finished cards, so testing the complete print-and-cut process is important before producing a large quantity.

Rated speed is helpful, but practical output also depends on setup, sheet loading, finished-card collection, and the number of layout changes during the day. A high-speed machine provides the greatest benefit when the same format is produced repeatedly in larger quantities. Short custom runs may place more importance on quick setup and easy adjustments. Businesses handling moderate quantities may find business card cutters for small offices better suited to their available space and daily output. Estimate complete job time rather than relying only on the cutting speed.

The machine may support a range of paper weights, but the accepted limit must be confirmed before use. Coated and heavier stock can feed differently from ordinary text paper, particularly when sheets are glossy, curled, or affected by static. The finished card should release cleanly without marking the printed surface. Test the actual media because two stocks with the same stated weight may differ in stiffness and coating. Avoid assuming that a sheet will work simply because it fits through the feed opening. Unsupported material can cause feeding errors, poor registration, or premature wear.

Card cutters may require cleaning, blade or cutting-unit inspection, removal of paper dust, and periodic replacement of wear components. The exact schedule depends on volume, stock type, and the machine design. Coated paper can leave dust or residue that affects sensors and feeding if it is not removed according to the instructions. Keep the operating area clean and document any replacement intervals recommended by the manufacturer. When a cutting component reaches the end of its usable life, suitable Formax replacement blades should be matched to the exact machine rather than ordered by appearance. # 4. Formax Cut-Sheet Cutters