How much does a Corner Rounding Machine cost?
You can find corner rounding machines at quite a range of prices. Anywhere from under $20 for a small handheld punch from a craft store that can punch a couple sheets at a time, up to several thousands of dollars for a high-capacity electric corner rounder that can cut a 4" thick stack in one pass. This variety of models makes it difficult to give a clear cut-and-dry answer for how much a corner rounding machine costs, so we have separated them out by ability/volume with the price range for each.
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Mini Corner Rounders - $5 to $25
Manufacturers like Carl and Tamerica make these mini corner punches, and they are easily found at crafting stores like Hobby Lobby and Michael's. They can cost anywhere from $5 to $25 depending on their sheet capacity and how many different corner sizes they can make. Some mini corner punches can do just one size, while others have a different size on each end.
Small Corner Rounders - $150 to $200
Small tabletop corner rounders are perfect for small offices, home businesses by entrepreneurs, and some individuals who might have a larger budget. Akiles and Lassco are the most popular manufacturers for this level of machine, and they will punch through thicker stacks of about 1/2".The punching dies/blades can be removed and changed out, which means they you won't have to buy a new machine when the blade eventually dulls, and you can easily change them out for different sizes/radii. The two most popular small corner rounders are the Akiles Diamond 1 and the Lassco CR-20, both of which include one free blade die of your choice.
Medium Corner Rounders - $250 to $400
If you need something with a higher capacity, or something made of more sturdy materials to withstand daily or more corner punching, then a medium corner rounder is a better option. Perfect for smaller print shops or copy stores that may need to produce larger volumes for The most popular mid-sized corner rounding machines are manufactured by Lassco Wizer and include the CR-50B (which is the best-selling corner rounder, across the board), the CR-177, and the CR-60, which was designed for metal signs. These corner rounders are manufactured with more metal materials, so are built heavy-duty to last. They also have the ability to change out the actual die so you can choose from several sizes of corner. This gives you the option to make small corners for smaller sheets, like business cards, and larger corners for standard papers, like letter stock.
Large Corner Rounders - $2,500 to $6,000
Larger corner rounders are going to be quite a bit more expensive. Ranging from about $2,500 to $6,000, these remain desktop models so are small in stature, but increase greatly in power and capacity. They jump from manual to electric, so require absolutely no effort; just a tap of a foot pedal. Akiles was the first to create electric tabletop corner cutters, and still has the market share in popularity. They offer the Diamond 5, Diamond 6, and Diamond 7. These machines can cut up to about a 3" thick stack all at once, and are made of incredibly strong materials that allow for high volume and continuous cutting. Just as the smaller models, these large corner cutting machines have different size dies that you can easily change out whenever you need to make a different radius cut.
Extra Large Corner Rounders - $700 to $6,000
The price range for extra large corner rounding machines actually begins at a lower point than the tabletop models. That is because there is a manual option in this extra-large size. All of them are floor-standing units, so they take up a bit of floor space. The manual model has foot pedal action, so it is easier than a handle, but you still feel the pressure. The other options are electric, also with a foot pedal, but powered by a motor so there is no effort required. There is also a hydraulic option for these extra large corner cutting machines, made for very high-volume users, like print shops. Lassco Wizer is a popular brand for this level of cutter, the top options being the CR-55 (manual) and CR-50XP. Challenge Machinery is another world-renowned corner rounder manufacturer, and their top-models include the SCM Manual and the SCM Hydraulic.
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