The short answer: yes, but there’s a limit. The tightest corner we can cut is 0.04” radius—anything sharper risks rough edges, burn marks, or peeling over time. Our high-speed lasers work best with slight rounding for clean, durable cuts. Keep reading to learn why corner radius matters and how to choose the best option for your design.
The Importance of Rounded Corners in Sticker and Label Printing
When it comes to producing stickers and labels, many factors influence the final product's look, feel, and durability. An often overlooked but essential design feature is the shape of the corners. While it might seem like a minor detail, the shape of your corners can play a big part in creating that WOW factor! That said, there are a few things to keep in mind regarding the corner radius.
The Manufacturing Process
We use super-fast, super-hot lasers for all cutting—it’s as cool as you think. Because of the speed and high heat of the lasers, we can’t cut perfectly square or sharp angles. Sharp corners can scorch under intense heat, leaving burn marks or rough edges. Rounded corners ensure a smoother cutting process for a clean, professional finish while keeping our manufacturing team safe and efficient.
Rounded corners offer several benefits, including smoother cuts with our lasers. They also help prevent rough edges or burn marks, which are more common with sharp angles. By distributing stress more evenly, rounded corners help prevent damage during handling, application, and long-term use.
Aesthetic Appeal
The sharpest corner our lasers can cut is a .04” radius. It closely resembles a sharp corner while keeping the integrity of the material and allowing our lasers to keep moving at their lickety-split lighting-fast speeds!
Aesthetically, rounded corners tend to create a softer, more approachable look. This is particularly useful for brands that want a polished, modern, or high-quality feel. Many contemporary design trends favor minimalism and smooth lines, and rounded corners can enhance these styles, making your stickers and labels look cohesive and professional.
If you’re looking to produce a very specific corner radius, we can definitely help you out, as long as it is above our .04” radius minimum! Use the Special Instructions field to share your vision with our team of amazing artists, and we will set up the perfect cutline exactly as you want it!
Not sure what radius would be best? We would love to help! Our standard corner radius is .125”, but we can cut anything from .04” all the way to a perfect circle! Check out the standard options below and let us know in the Special Instructions field when you place your order what radius you would like us to use!
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