Measuring the Accuracy of Die Cutting Plates
Evaluating Misalignment Errors
Creasing rules work off-center when the die cutting plates lose positional accuracy. Loss of plate parallelism is the first measurement to make, especially since the overall pressure applied by pairs of plates or rollers must create a solid union when the blanks are processed. Poor parallelism is often viewed as a source of die profile distortion, with the die edges warping slightly because of a subpar flatness differential within the mating plate surfaces.
How is Accuracy Measured?
Scientific instrumentation is the only way forward, on this occasion. New generations of optical micrometers are ideal for this task, although a simple mechanical micrometer will satisfy the tolerances called for on the plating assembly. Still, why is plate accuracy such a big concern? Basically, this is an incredibly precise setup, but it's also a machine that adopts a fairly high-impact work style. Contemporary fasteners anchor the plates that is until the impact moves them. Not to worry, the micrometers check the assembly for alignment issues and pick up the misalignment, even if it's recorded as a fraction of a millimeter.
Reinforcing Cut Virtuosity
The high-impact environment does challenge the most dependable plate assemblies, but there's an engineering solution to any problem, and that's just the case in this concussive setting. The micrometers record press area errors and provide a clear strategy for correcting the positional headache. On top of the measurement technique, there are several active correction mechanisms at work on top-of-the-line die cutting machines. These curative measures include alloy-reinforced structural posts and special inserts, parts that augment the orientation of the ram platen and all of its associated components.
Roller and plate parallelism tops the measurement maintenance agenda, for this flawed configuration can cause the die edge to distort. Creasing rules and kiss-cut projects also suffer when the die cutting plates drift from their X and Y planes by fractions of a millimeter. The repeating mechanism performs proficiently, but the ill-defined results are subpar. Fortunately, in-built adjusters and mechanical aids are on hand to correct the error after a series of micrometers measure the dimensional error.
Get in touch
47 Vinter Ave. Croydon
VIC 3136
Email: design@triforme.com.au
Phone: +61(3)9723 4400
Optimized by NetwizardSEO.com.au