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Guides for cutting dies, laser-cut dies, carton dies, label cutting dies and BOBST tooling, including files, dimensions, materials and quote preparation.
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Kiss-cut and perforation in one label die
Separate kiss-cut contours from tear perforations in a flatbed label die by layer, carrier function and intended use.
Hang tag die hole and edge distance
Check hole centre, remaining board at the edge, artwork clearance and inner-waste removal in a hang tag cutting die.
Paperboard divider die slot fit
Plan interlocking carton-divider slots with actual board thickness, slot depth and assembly direction.
Carton die tear strip and perforation
Define the starting tab, tear direction and connecting bridges of a perforated carton tear strip before ordering the die.
Carton die glue flap and closure interference
Check glue-flap, dust-flap and main-flap interference using the dieline, actual board thickness and folding sequence.
How do paper and board types affect a cutting die?
Specify coated paper, kraft and corrugated board using caliper, grammage and surface treatment.
Which die does your print finishing job need?
Compare straight trimming, shaped cutting and carton creasing before ordering tooling.
How to diagnose position-specific cutting faults in label dies
Does the defect stay in one position or move across the sheet? Use an oriented position map to separate die, press and material causes.
What determines the cost of a label cutting die?
Label quantity alone does not explain die cost. See how die size, rule length, layout and deadline make quotations comparable.
A cutting die order guide for label converters
A clean converter order carries more than dimensions. Bring the file, sheet, liner, rule dimensions and deadline into one record.
Key details for faster quoting
Creasing, perforation, rubbering, rule height, file format and delivery timing are easier to review when they are written clearly.
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