Tech Notes

The Tech Notes offer detailed information and instructions on topics ranging from "application of stencils" on the glass surface to "what’s new on our web site." If the tech notes do not provide the answers you need, contact us through the registration page. A comments box is provided, in which you may enter your questions. We will do our best to provide answers.


Question: How may I reach Pre-cut Patterns?
Answer: Pre-cut Patterns, Inc. 12764 Greenly St. Suite 40 Holland, MI 49424 phone: 616-392-4415 fax 616-392-4432 e-mail: lori@pre-cut.com
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Question: Can the stencils be re-used?
Answer: No, once the stencil is used, and then removed from the glass, there is no way to apply it to another surface.
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Question: May I submit a computer file for plotting?
Answer: Pre-cut Patterns can support computer files. Depending on the amount of work we must do to convert the file for our plotter, you can save set-up charges. Be sure to check with us to make sure the file you wish to send is compatible with our systems.
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Question: What are your prices?
Answer: Stencils: The price of the stencil begins with a list price for each variety of resist. 4-mil vinyl is $0.10 per square inch, 10-mil vinyl is $0.14 per square inch, 25-mil vinyl and 32-mil rubber are $0.16 per square inch. Shipping is calculated for each order.
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Question: What about set-up charges?
Answer: There is no charge for stock designs. A typesetting set-up is $35.00 per hour. Custom art is a $50.00 min. fee and complex images will result in higher fees.
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Question: If I order more, is there discounts?
Answer: If 201-500 square inches are ordered, a 10% discount is given. If 501-1000 square in. are ordered, a 15% discount will be given. Any order over 1001 sq. in., there will be a 20% discount.
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