Rotary Die-Cutting Maintenance: Why Anvil Covers are Important

October 16, 2017

Die-cutting is a pivotal task in a massive industry worldwide. Imagine the most intriguing birthday card that you have ever seen. This little item was crafted by a die-cutting machine. The work of die-cutting can be easy to dismiss on the back end but you are in the business of producing materials then you know the importance very well. Today we are going to talk about rotary die-cutting and its benefits while focusing on the importance of the anvil cover.

What is Rotary Die-Cutting?

Rotary die-cutting is an important fabrication process for thin sheet metal, plastic and paper. A rotary die-cutting machine takes the input of a material before cutting it to exact specifications. How this is done is that the machine feeds the material that then passes through the die. As the material passes through the rolling die it is cut to the texture that you decide you want. Whether you need a special, custom flyer or a special metal project done, this would be the option that you take control of. Rotary die-cutting is pretty typical for the following projects:

  1. Mass Quantity Projects - If you are requesting a large order of your finished product then rotary die-cutting might be the choice for you. Waste is reduced, material costs are kept down, and your project still comes out as good as ever.
  2. Quick Turnaround - Rotary die-cutting is one of the quickest fabrication processes that you will find on the market. Rush orders can go through rotary die-cutting quicker than other options.
  3. Multi Process - With rotary die-cutting you can create a multi process product that has different features. The traditional Band-Aid is rotary die-cut.

The Importance of the Anvil Cover

The primary difference between rotary die-cutting and flat-bed die-cutting, for example, is the anvil. As we said above, rotary die-cutting machines are effective because fed material is cut when the die presses the paper, plastic, or sheet metal down and against the smooth plate of the anvil. Cuts can be complete or incomplete and these incomplete cuts are called 'Kiss Cuts'. Think of a page of stickers as an example. So, you can see why the anvil cover would be important right? Let's get even more specific. Here is what the anvil cover offers:

  1. Flexibility - There are a variety of different potential projects that you might need accomplished. Different anvil covers can bring about different qualities.
  2. Protection - Wear and tear will bring down the best products on the market. How many jobs do you think it takes to start damaging a rotary die-cutting anvil? These covers help to keep the life of the machine as long as possible.
  3. Consistency - Having the right anvil cover installed will keep all of your products uniform after they have been cut. There will be no changes in texture or thickness.

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