Child Craft Table How Do Die Cutters Work?

How do die cutters work? - child craft table

I am working on a project where I (must be fairly easy to cut several hundred copies), paper doll model for the tables of crafts for children. I wonder if I can save time for me and my volunteers, who receive some kind of cutting machine. I have never done scrapbooking. I will be a form of cards or light cardboard. If I buy a cutting machine, can I use my own death on the floor? (I have access to a metal shop may be able to do so.) I saw in cutting machines online, but do not understand how they work. Moreover, that many do not list the maximum size of a form they can manipulate. Any ideas would be very grateful! Thank you!