Best Way To Cut Rubber Sheets

Follow these four steps on how to cut rubber for a nice clean cut.

Best way to cut rubber sheets. Four of the more commonly used neoprene cutting techniques by neoprene suppliers are die cutting laser cutting hydro jet cutting and hand cutting. If you cut thin foam rubber which has a thickness of around 1 inch or less you can make use of a utility knife. Before you cut foam always make sure your work surface is flat stable and won t be damaged by cutting through the foam with the knife. Then cut that out to make a pattern then transfer that pattern by using a sencil brush and a bit of gray latex paint this works really well.

After measuring for your space lay a straight edge along the section you want to cut to set your dimensions. I used a straight two by four as a guide made the first cut as kind of a guide then just kept cutting getting a little. For thicker pieces of foam rubber which is more than 3 or 4 inches in thickness go for electric carving knife. If you re trying to cut stall mats or exercise mats that s the way to go.

Now place your straight edge on the cutting mark firmly and use your sharp utility knife to score the line. Each of these methods has its own advantages and disadvantages. Do not compress the foam and try to make quick cuts through the condensed foam. Number one is to lay out your part on stiff paper like butcher paper or a manila folder.

Then using the straight edge mark the line where you will cut with your chalk. Like every 12 inches. Lay the mat flat on the ground. Continue cutting along the same line until you make it all the way through the mat.

Then use the razor sharp blade to score the thick material using the straight edge as a guide.