Definition and Applications of Die Cutting Services
Layers-upon-layers of discipline-defining articles are currently adding substance to our die cutting articles. The details shine a light on the invaluable nature of the process, how it seamlessly blends cutting-edge technology with client-derived artistry. Now, on taking an in-depth look into die cutting services, we add substance and texture to the form by placing definitions on the craft. Not content with title-blasting our way through the craft, we'll show off some applications, ones that instantly come to mind and a few that aren't quite so familiar.
Rotary Die Cutting
Already covered in detail in earlier articles, the rotating assemblies of the machine use a rotary press and a cylindrical die. The die is formed as a solid engraved, flexible die, or adjustable solid, with the material and type of cut dictating the die profile. Applications for this form range from folding milk cartons to perforated tickets and embossed labels. The service favours high-volume scenarios.
Thermal Die Cutting
On adding precision depth cutting to the mix, we arrive at a thermal variant. This type of die cutting uses what's known as "kiss cutting" to penetrate a fractional depth and cut into a polymer-based material, usually vinyl, at which point the liner keeps the sheet intact until the material has passed through the machinery. The process uses a heated magnesium die and a photosensitive plate to produce vivid vinyl cutouts and decals, tear-resistant images and logos that can weather the elements and be placed on vehicles for advertising or decorative purposes.
Steel Rule Cutting
Among all die cutting services, this variant deserves some kind of crown (a die cut and folded paper crown?) for its staying power. The immense growth in the packaging industry is partly responsible for the popularity of this format. Special bandsaws and laser cutters create the steel cutter, which, in essence, is a long razor-sharp blade. Every packing facility and every hobbyist in the world has, at least, a passing knowledge of this particular service.
Definitions and applications shower our account without pause, even though the end of this article nears. Rotary presses have a place in food manufacturing stations, as they stamp out the shapes of cookies and snacks. Laser cutting adds light manipulation to die cutting services, bypassing the substrate and steel rule form to directly cut impressively detailed shapes and text. Finally, compound die cutting and multilayer forms arrive at the tail end to incorporate single pass efficiency within multiple step projects, adding laminations and layers with time-saving ease.
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