What type of die-cutting machine can cut shapes that I design?

Question

I have never used a die-cut machine, but am interested in finding one that can precisely cut silhouettes for a children's book I am working on. Does such a thing exist? All I seem to find in my research is that all these machines must use existing shapes. Is it possible to have the "shape" on my computer and send that info to the cutter to cut out?

Thanks for any help!

Answer 1

The Cricut machine has a hookup that can be sent from your computer to the machine.  The downside is that the machine just draws it for you and you have to cut it out yourself.

I don't know much about the Xryon Wishblade, but I know it can be hooked up at a PC too.  Check the link below and see if it's what you are looking for.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Check out this web site about a CNC wood carver.  http://machinerydistributors.com/carvewr...  Click watch video and see some of the things it can do.  It might be what you are looking for.   ...Good Luck...

Check out some of the other videos on the same site.. They do say you can make your own designs...