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In-depth references for label dies, gasket dies and steel rule cutting dies.
Label cutting dies and steel rules: the complete guide
Label cutting die guide: kiss-cut and through-cut, 8, 12 and 23.8 mm steel rules, point thickness, dielines, sheet and roll layouts, materials and cutting faults.
Gasket cutting dies and dieless cutting
Gasket cutting dies explained: applications, tooling and dieless methods, material considerations, and the information needed to order a suitable cutting die.
What is a cutting die? Rule types, sizes and selection
What is a cutting die? Cutting, creasing and perforating rules, 23.80 mm height and point sizes, crease channel sizing, production, troubleshooting and cost.
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Nov 2, 20267 min 15 sec readLeather clicker press and cutting die compatibility: choosing dies for arm, hydraulic and swing-head presses
How a based cutting die matches arm, hydraulic and swing-head leather clicker presses: cutting area, rule height and press opening, the cutting pad, pressure balance and the press details to give with an order.
How are leather cutting dies made? Production stages for leather goods and footwear dies
How a leather cutting die is produced: drawing check, laser-cut channels in the plywood base, bending and seating the steel rule, bridges, ejection rubber and the final check before dispatch.
Cutting die nicks and incomplete cuts in board
Is a connection left in die-cut board an intentional nick or an incomplete cut? Check nick positions, rule joints and unstripped samples to tell the difference.
Why does slot waste stay in a box divider cutting die?
Slot waste in cardboard divider dies: how to distinguish an incomplete cut from trapped waste, and what to check in the cutting rules and ejection rubber.
Waterjet sample cutting: a guide to foam parts
Waterjet cutting for foam samples: drawings, materials, product fit and pricing. A practical guide to project-specific samples before production.
Single-up or multi-up layout for a packaging cutting die?
How the number of positions on a packaging cutting die relates to sheet size, board direction, order quantity and waste removal in single-up and multi-up work.
Why do inside and outside box dimensions differ?
Inside and outside box dimensions explained through board thickness, folds, product clearance and the relationship between a drawing and an assembled sample.
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