Warped Big Shot cutting plates

[lweller]

I have searched for recent posts related to this question, and only find old posts. After using my original big shot cutting plates for several years, I replaced them with the newer plates in the SU catalog. The new plates warp VERY quickly, and the warping is more pronounced than the older plates.

I frequently rotate and flip the plates. I have bought several sets of cutting plates as well (6 sets), with the same results. The newer plates are just less quality and do not last as long. If I use 2 warped plates, the image doesn't cut cleanly. And it warps the thinlits dies as well.

I have started to exclusively use the precision plate, as then I only have to use one awful, warped cutting plate. This has helped, but not sure that this is the best solution.

I have tried baking my plates, but this only helped until I used them again and they immediately warped/bowed again.

Is anyone else experiencing this? My next step is to find a better, non-Stampin' Up product. And I will call SU too. But as a demonstrator, I am finding it difficult and frustrating to use this product.

thanks!

[HeatherHolbrook]

I've been using the Genesis magnetic plates in my Big Shot for over a year now (I've actually never used the plates that came with it) and haven't had any warping issues. You might want to look at them as a replacement?

[Cook22]

You say you are rotating and flipping?What made the biggest difference for me was something Lydia (Understandblue) posted on a discussion thread of this topic, and it was later posted in the Weekly Inkling (issue linked here: Stitched Star Ornament - Weekly Inkling - Splitcoaststampers). Since I tried this, I have had no problem with the bottom plate warping, and while the top one is (and I agree, the new ones do seem to warp faster), it still cuts perfectly every single time.


So no rotating was her answer, and it's working for me.

[Brenda71]

Sizzix changed the product that Stampin' Up! carries. So maybe you should contact Sizzix??

[MSBetsyZ]

The new Sizzix cutting plates are thinner because they changed the multi-purpose platform that comes with the Big Shot. The platform applies a bit more all-over pressure, so the plates don't need to be as thick. Not saying I like them thinner, I don't. They do warp faster. Just offering an explanation.

One thing I tried last week was to warm my warped plate with my heat gun and then roll it through. A couple of times helped straighten it out considerably, although I didn't put a lot of time into it.

[Louisa May]

Someone here linked the Frugal Crafter's video on cleaning and straightening cutting plates. I tried it, and it worked: