Folding Carton Die Cutting: Process and the Need for Efficiency

May 12, 2017

Folding carton die cutting is all about transforming a flat sheet of material into a container with creases in it. The creases allow you to fold the carton with ease to package your products or other various items. To perform this function, the process includes both die cutting and scoring functions. In order to receive the ideal results, the process must be efficient in order for the cartons to fold correctly. Below, you will discover additional facts about this process.

1. The die cutting machine cuts the form of the cartons with sharpened steel dies while scoring rules crease certain places on the cartons. No need for two separate processes since the machine performs both functions simultaneously. Through the creasing part of the process, various lines on the paperboard are weakened just enough for ease of folding. Think of these areas as paper hinges. This is accomplished by the scoring or creasing rules moving up and down on the paperboard firmly in order to make a slight dent in it.

2. For accurate results, the machine needs to be on the right settings for the size and style of carton along with the type of paperboard included in the folding carton die cutting process. Results will be less than desirable and possibly unusable without this level of accuracy.

3. This process can handle various thicknesses of paperboard. While a thin one will be ideal for attractive product packaging for shelf display, thicker versions are necessary for shipping containers. Popular types of this board include folding box board or FBB, white lined chipboard or WLC and solid bleached board or SBB.

4. Printing or embossing often are other facets of this process to place your brand or other information on the cartons. Various colours, fonts and designs are possible.

5. With each new order for folding carton die cutting, it is imperative to start off with a quality design. This holds true whether you are in need of plain shipping containers or highly detailed product cartons.

For further details about the process for folding carton die cutting and why it should be efficient, consult with Triforme. We offer a full line of die cutting services, including cutting formes, blankets, counter plates, stripping units, samples, routing and counters along with folding carton services. Our company serves various industries that range from packaging providers to scrapbook supply companies. All of our services, materials and products come with a guarantee of satisfaction.

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