Printing Die Resources
Guides for printing dies, laser-cut dies, carton dies, label cutting dies and BOBST tooling, including files, dimensions, materials and quote preparation.
Checks to make before requesting a quote.
These guides help clarify production decisions such as creasing, perforation, rubbering, rule height, file format and delivery timing before a job is reviewed.
How is printing die cost calculated?
A die quote is shaped by more than blade length. Drawing clarity, substrate, quantity, creasing, perforation, rubbering and delivery timing all affect the final number.
Which files are needed for a quote? PDF, AI, DXF and measured sketches
A good quote file separates cut, crease, perforation and reference lines while making the material and dimensions clear.
What is a steel rule cutting die? Carton, label, gasket and corrugated differences
A steel rule cutting die shapes a printed or raw substrate and can add creasing, perforation and waste control features.
What are BOBST cutting dies, stripping and blanking tools?
In BOBST-style jobs, the die does not only cut. Waste removal and clean product stacking must be planned through stripping and blanking.
Rule height and kiss-cut logic in label cutting dies
In label work, the goal is often to cut the face material without cutting the liner. Rule height and pressure control become critical.
Creasing, perforation and rubbering in carton cutting dies
A carton die needs more than clean cutting. Good creasing folds without cracking, perforation controls tearing and rubbering helps release the product.
Common label and carton die-cutting defects: a practical checklist
Most cutting defects can be reduced by checking drawing, material, pressure, crease behavior and waste release early.
