Question 1

What does a printing die maker (laser die maker) do?

Accepted Answer

A printing die maker manufactures cutting dies for the packaging and print industry. Using a CNC fiber laser, lines are cut into a plywood or aluminium base and hardened steel rules are bent and inserted into those lines. The output includes box cutting dies, label cutting dies, BOBST die sets, corrugated dies, gasket dies and leather cutting dies. The term laser die maker refers to a modern printing die maker who relies on laser technology. Ikram Lazer has served clients across Turkey from Istanbul since 1988.

Question 2

What is a printing die cutter?

Accepted Answer

A printing die consists of hardened steel blades set into a wood or metal base using CNC laser. It cuts carton, paper or plastic into any shape and is the core tool in box, label and packaging production.

Question 3

Where to get a printing die made in Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

İkram Lazer has manufactured printing dies, box cutting dies, label dies and BOBST sets in Istanbul since 1988. Get an average 12-minute quote via WhatsApp: +90 530 926 43 11.

Question 4

How much does a box cutting die cost?

Accepted Answer

Pricing depends on size, material and quantity. Contact us via WhatsApp or email for a free quote. Average 12-minute pricing for standard sizes.

Question 5

How fast are BOBST die sets delivered?

Accepted Answer

Standard BOBST sets are delivered within 4-18 hours. Same-day courier in Istanbul, next-day nationwide shipping available.

Question 6

What cutting tolerance do you achieve?

Accepted Answer

Our CNC fiber laser machines operate at 0.05mm cutting tolerance.

Question 7

Do you make creasing and perforation blades?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We manufacture creasing blades, perforation blades, steel rule dies, blade bending work and custom cutting dies for box, label and packaging production.

Question 8

Do you ship printing dies across Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Yes. After production in Istanbul, printing dies, box cutting dies, label cutting dies and BOBST die sets are shipped across Turkey by courier or cargo.

Question 9

Which file formats are suitable for quotes?

Accepted Answer

PDF, AI, DXF, technical drawings, measured images or simple sketches are suitable. If you do not have a file, size, material and quantity details are enough for an initial quote.

Question 10

Is there a minimum order quantity?

Accepted Answer

No minimum order. We accept orders starting from a single die.

Question 11

How is the price of a printing die determined?

Accepted Answer

A printing die's price is built from outer dimension (laser run-time per cm²), base material (birch plywood, MDF or aluminium), blade type and total length (cutting, creasing, perforation, steel rule) and order quantity. For BOBST sets, the number of pieces drives the total. For label dies, rule height (8-12 mm, 23.8 mm) and kiss-cut setting are decisive. Quote arrives within 12 minutes via WhatsApp.

Question 12

Do you offer urgent or same-day cutting die delivery?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Standard dies are produced in 4-18 hours under normal conditions and 2-6 hours for urgent jobs. Same-day motorbike courier in Istanbul, next-day express cargo across Turkey.

Question 13

How is the price of a label cutting die calculated?

Accepted Answer

Label die pricing depends on dimensions, rule height (8 mm, 12 mm or 23.8 mm), kiss-cut or full-cut setting, roll vs sheet workflow and order quantity. Irregular shapes increase laser cut time and price.

Question 14

What is the minimum and maximum size for a box cutting die?

Accepted Answer

From 5×5 cm small label cutters up to 160×120 cm large-format box and corrugated dies. Full-size base plates for BOBST 102 and 142 machines are kept in stock.

Question 15

How many impressions does a printing die last?

Accepted Answer

Standard hardened-steel rules at 23-24 HRC reach 200,000-500,000 impressions under correct use. Lifetime varies with material, press pressure, rubbering quality and machine maintenance. Re-sharpening service is offered.

Question 16

Is a BOBST die priced per piece or as a set?

Accepted Answer

BOBST cutting dies are usually priced as a set: standard cutting blade, male blade, female blade and pre-stripping module. Single-piece replacement is also priced separately. Set pricing depends on machine model (BOBST 102, 142, Mastercut) and outer dimension.

Question 17

Do you offer warranty or replacement on faulty dies?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Production-side dimension, creasing or cutting errors are revised or remade free of charge. Every die is test-cut and dimension-checked before shipment; production faults reported within 7 days are taken into our priority line.

Question 18

What are the payment options?

Accepted Answer

Bank transfer is preferred for upfront payment. Regular corporate customers are offered 30-60 day deferred payment after invoicing. For first orders, deferred terms are discussed after a sample and trial production.