Chipboard / Greyboard Cutting

<p>Trade-grade cutting for chipboard and greyboard — the rigid paper-based boards used for backing, covers, folders, packaging and displays. We use high-precision digital knife and selective CNC cutting to process boards into panels, covers, shapes and components. Flat parts only — supplied cut, scored and ready for laminating, wrapping, printing or assembly.</p>

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Flat parts only — no folding Typical sheet up to 3000 × 1500 mm 1–5 days dispatch

Industries we work with for chipboard & greyboard

We cut rigid chipboard and greyboard panels for trade clients needing consistent, high-volume blanks and components. Flat parts only — no gluing, wrapping or binding in-house. Clean, accurate cutting means boards are ready for lamination, printing and assembly straight off the pallet.

Print & Bindery Houses
Book covers, binder boards, portfolios and presentation folders.

Packaging & Rigid Box Makers
Box sides, lids, bases and stiffeners ready for wrapping.

Signage & Display Companies
Rigid inserts, POS bases and backers.

Stationery & Office Products
Clipboards, pads, dividers and backing cards.

Design Studios & Makers
Mock-ups, architectural models and bespoke projects.

Chipboard / greyboard thickness guide

We commonly process chipboard and greyboard in the thickness ranges used for backing boards, covers, rigid boxes and display elements. The table below summarises typical thicknesses and where they are used. Exact availability depends on your supplier and spec, and can be confirmed when quoting.

Typical ranges for rigid paperboard backing & cover boards

Board thickness (approx.)	Typical use
1.0–1.5 mm chipboard / greyboard	Lightweight backers, inserts and dividers.
1.8–2.5 mm board	Standard book covers, folders, rigid box sides and bases.
3.0–3.5 mm board	Heavy-duty covers, clipboards and structural display elements.
4.0 mm and above	Extra-rigid panels, special projects and oversized displays (subject to spec).

*Thickness ranges above are indicative for chipboard and greyboard used in print, packaging and display applications. Our cutting beds accept boards up to 1500 × 3000 mm, including common 2440 × 1220 mm and 2400 × 1200 mm formats. If you need specific brands, densities or recycled content levels, mention this when you enquire so we can confirm suitability.

Capabilities at a Glance — Chipboard / Greyboard

Processes and Materials

Digital knife cutting of chipboard and greyboard sheets
Selective CNC cutting for heavier or denser boards (within spec)
Straight cuts, curves, slots, finger pulls and hardware holes
Sheets up to a maximum of 1500 × 3000 mm on our beds

Typical Part Types

Book & binder covers — greyboard, ready to wrap
Rigid box components — sides, bases & lids
Clipboards & backing boards — with corner radius & holes
Stiffeners & inserts — for print & packaging

Accuracy

Knife cutting gives clean, square edges suitable for high-end finishing
Consistent sizing so covers, boards and panels register correctly when wrapped
Dimensional control suited to multi-part sets, box panels and matching components

Finish

Minimal edge fluffing when boards and tooling are matched correctly
Clean round corners and cut-outs for hardware and mechanisms
Options for shallow scores where fold-assist is required (within spec)

Sheet Size

Our digital knife and CNC beds are set up for chipboard / greyboard sheets up to 1500 × 3000 mm, covering common panel sizes used by printers, binders and packaging houses. Efficient nesting keeps waste down and helps reduce unit costs across both short-run and volume jobs.

We focus on flat chipboard and greyboard cutting. Wrapping, laminating, gluing and binding are typically handled by your own finishing partners. We can align cut sizes to suit your existing cover, wrap or case making workflows.

Why use our chipboard / greyboard cutting service?

Print, bindery & packaging focused

Our workflow is tuned for rigid paper-based boards — we understand how covers, box panels and backers need to behave once laminated or wrapped, and we cut accordingly.

Set up for production and repeat work

Once your sizes and patterns are proven, we can repeat them reliably — ideal for standard products, long-term stationery lines and ongoing packaging programs.

Help preparing cut files and nests

We can work from DXF/DWG, AI, PDFs or simple size lists, help optimise sheet usage and suggest tweaks so boards are practical to cut, handle and finish. This is especially useful when scaling from small manual runs to CNC-based production.

Trade-ready workflow

Clear specs on board type, thickness, corner details and holes, plus realistic lead times and consistent re-runs. We are geared to support printers, binders, box makers and display houses.

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More about chipboard / greyboard cutting and design

Open the items below for more detail on rigid board cutting, design tips and how chipboard / greyboard can be used effectively in print, packaging and display projects.

When designing covers and box components, allow for wrap thickness, hinge gaps and any tolerances in the finishing process. Clearly define corner radius, spine widths and hardware hole positions in your drawings so boards line up with your existing jigs and machinery.

Chipboard and greyboard often contain a high proportion of recycled fibre and are widely recyclable when free from plastic laminates and metal hardware. By designing products with removable hardware and minimal non-paper elements, you can improve end-of-life outcomes while retaining a premium feel.

Chipboard and greyboard are dense and can be heavy in volume. Logical stacking, strapping and palletising keeps handling safe and efficient. For multi-SKU work, we can pack and label by SKU, size or job so your finishing team can identify the correct boards quickly.

Most rigid board cutting jobs dispatch in 1–5 business days once artwork, materials and quantities are confirmed. Larger volumes, multi-SKU programs and complex patterns may take longer, but we will confirm realistic timeframes before you commit.

DXF/DWG preferred; AI/SVG/PDF (vector) accepted. Units in mm; include corner radii and hardware positions. Upload via the instant quote.

Whether you need simple chipboard backing boards or full sets of greyboard covers and box panels, our digital knife and CNC workflow is set up for trade-ready results and predictable lead times. Upload your files or contact us to plan your next chipboard / greyboard cutting project.

Typical applications include book covers, binder boards, rigid box components, presentation folders, packaging reinforcements and backing boards. We work with bookbinders, packaging manufacturers, printers and product designers across all sectors.

Multiple chipboard and greyboard thicknesses available.
High recycled content for sustainable packaging solutions.
Precision cutting for binders, boxes and rigid packaging.

For chipboard / greyboard cutting that delivers rigid, sustainable board components ready for finishing, upload your files or contact us to discuss board grades and thickness options.