Through-cut and kiss-cut mounting parts
Cutting dies for double-sided tape
We make flatbed steel-rule dies for shaped adhesive parts used in assembly. The review covers the outer contour, internal openings and peel arrangement, together with the foam or film carrier, release liner and the flatbed press used for production.
Design around the part being assembled
A shaped tape part may sit behind a badge, around a panel or within a fixing surface. Screw holes, areas that must remain free of adhesive and edge clearance belong in the drawing. Showing the mating part separately makes these relationships easier to check.
This service concerns adhesive mounting parts. Printed labels serve a different purpose. Multilayer control panels with key, LED or display openings need their layers reviewed together under the membrane-panel die service.
- Draw the tape contour and mating part at one scale.
- Mark every area that must remain adhesive-free.
- Dimension critical holes and edge clearances.
Choose which layers the die must cut
A through-cut separates the specified material stack from the sheet. A kiss-cut cuts the tape while preserving the release liner beneath it, leaving parts ready to peel. Show the intended cut and retained layers in a cross-section.
Kiss-cut feasibility depends on the tape, liner, press setting and tooling together. The actual sample is needed to assess cutting and peeling. Changing the liner or tape grade calls for a fresh check of the proposed cutting arrangement.
- List the layers in their cutting order.
- Show the intended peel direction.
- Check sample parts for liner damage and release.
Allow for adhesive and waste removal
Foam compression, film behaviour and adhesive build-up present different cutting conditions. Provide the manufacturer's product code and material construction. Small holes and narrow frames also need a practical removal method.
Repeat spacing must accommodate part pickup and waste removal within the flatbed die area. If an extended liner edge is required for peeling, identify its side and shape in the drawing. The proposed arrangement is then reviewed against the actual material sample.
- Send stock matching the specified product code.
- Explain the waste-removal and part-pickup sequence.
- Mark narrow openings and any proposed liner extension.
Prepare a tooling enquiry
Send the drawing, material details, cutting mode and press information. For replacements, include board dimensions and mounting details. A rejected sample helps distinguish outline problems from cutting-depth issues.
We supply steel-rule dies; tape sales and contract cutting are outside this service. Confirm adhesive suitability with your supplier. The approved drawing, layers to be cut and repeat layout form the quotation basis.
- State the file revision and measurement units.
- Include the usable die area and mounting details.
- Provide quantities, repeat requirements and the target date.
Frequently asked questions
1Are kiss-cut and through-cut dies the same?
Both can be assessed as flatbed steel-rule tooling, but they cut different layers. A kiss-cut requires the retained liner and actual press conditions to be considered.
2Can you make a die for foam tape?
Foam-backed tape is reviewed by product code, complete construction and actual sample. Compression, narrow features and the peel arrangement inform the tooling decision.
3Can cut parts remain on the release liner?
That is the intended kiss-cut arrangement. Liner integrity and clean peeling must be checked with the actual stock and the press conditions used in production.
4Why do you need the tape product code?
Similar-looking tapes can have different carriers, adhesives and liners. The code identifies the material stack and helps track changes between production orders.
5Do you sell ready-cut adhesive parts?
This service supplies flatbed steel-rule dies. Ready-cut tape and contract cutting are not included; tooling is assessed for your material and press.
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