Different Types of Die Cutting Machines
Die cutting machines are a marvelous way to create various types of logos and signs. Their capacity to cut anything from paper and cardstock, to even metal and wood, have allowed them to become more precise than they used to be since their inception during the heyday of the Industrial Revolution has allowed for a broader range and scope of signage, symbols, and other knickknacks to be made.
Most people who get into the die cutting business may stand in awe at the sheer range of machinery that comprise the whole of the die cutting process, and may wonder at the assorted types of machines available for general and industrial purposes. Typically divided into two distinct types – the general die cutters and the industrial grade die cutters; there are basically five different kinds of die cutting machines.
Different Types of Die Cutting Machines
Rotary die cutters – rotary cutting machines feature a cylindrical anvil and die made from high-grade tempered industrial steel. It works through a simple process of feeding raw material into the machine, which then stamps or cuts the fed material into the desired shape and size, depending on the preset die. Rotary cutters are perfect for industrial settings, as they are able to churn out large amounts of material in a very short amount of time.
Press die cutting – press die cutters were once the staple of the die cutting world. Originally manually operated, and now mostly machine operated, these presses included commercial grade compact presses for personal use, and now even feature industrial-grade ones for mass production. As its name suggests, it employs a ‘press’ to stamp-cut patters depending on the preset die. Due to its somewhat dated nature, press dies generally feature some degrees of imperfection, which is somewhat inevitable, although undesirable.
Flatbed die cutters – flatbed cutters employ a powerful hydraulic to stamp out shapes which are made with the use of a steel rule die. Flatbeds are excellent for creating precision-cut patterns and shapes, although they are not ideal for pieces which feature some type of material curvature. Flatbed cutters are excellent for low-volume projects that do not demand a fast turn-around.
Laser die cutters – laser cutters are one of the most efficient of modern die cutters. Employing a powerful laser and a programmable pattern that will be transferred to the raw material, it is able to create various shapes regardless of the intricacy of detail, making it ideal for very complex projects. However, due to its precise nature and the relative expense of laser technology, it is only viable for large-scale industrial settings.
Lasers also have a propensity to damage delicate materials, so only a specific range of materials can be considered perfectly compatible with laser die cutters.
Water jet cutters – another modern innovation in the field of die cutting, water jet cutters employ highly pressurised jets of water that move at two-and-a-half times the speed of sound. The kind of force and pressure that this generates enables it to cut through all types of materials with ease. Because it does not employ heat, it is considered a type of ‘cold cutting’ process, which not only is deemed safer for raw material, but is also more cost-effective than lasers.
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