Die+Cutting

=__ Die Cutting __= ====**Die cutting** is the process of using a die to cut and shear webs from low strength material. Such materials can be paper, cloth, rubber, plastic, and metal sheets. Die cutting is usually performed on a flatbed or a rotary press which is usually done inline with printing. The difference between flatbed and rotary cutting is basically flatbed cutting is cheaper but is a lot slower process and is used by smaller lower end companies who can't afford the cost of rotary cutting.====

=**How Die Cutting Works**=

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= = =Rotary Dies=

==== In the process of Rotary Die Cutting a sheet or web of material will be fed through a press and into an area were it will be cut into shapes by the rotary tools creating perforations or creases or even cut it the sheet or web into smaller sections for use. This area that the sheet or web is taken into is referred to as the "station" where there are gears and tools that will take the material and hold it into place and cut the area or amount of the sheet or web that is needed creating shapes and creases for the end product that is desired.There are different types of rotary die cutting that are used such as solid engraved dies, adjustable dies, or magnetic plate tools. Engraved dies are usually tougher and have higher tolerance are from solid steel bars made out of tool steel. To allow certain Dies to cut there are Blade that can be remove and replaced to cut other material or replace do to wear to the blade.====

=Everyday Examples of Die Cutting=

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= Die Cutting Materials =


 * All grades of laminated phenolics [[image:die_diagram_web.jpg width="477" height="246" align="right"]]
 * Specialty papers
 * Polycarbonate
 * Nomex
 * PVC
 * Delrin
 * Nylon
 * Kapton Mylar
 * Teflon
 * All glass laminates



=**Customized Die Cutting Tools**=

- Customized Die Cutting Is used for cutting special shapes, such as labels, from printed sheets by using sharp steel rules often done at the same time as the printing.



=**Disadvantages and Limitations**=

====Although die cutting is able to make so many products and such the downside is that its very limited in what it can produce being restricted to only flat material and not able to add any dimensions or shape to a product in which you would have to use other manufacturing techniques to accomplish. But with these disadvantages there are many advantages such as the ability to cut in such a wide range of varieties and sizes from something as small as a household cookies cutter to giant machines used to create and cut out ship components.====

= Die Cutting Services =

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__**Mag-Knight:**__ We offer low cost nationwide contract die cutting services for any size company. From the entrepreneur to large OEM Automotive firms, we will take your drawing or idea from concept to reality. Our owner is a Mechanical Engineer who earned a patent (#5511822) for his process inventions. He will personally assist you in selecting the best method and materials for your project. Then he will oversee production of your parts to ensure they meet your drawing requirements...all at pricing far below industry standards. For proof of our low pricing, please visit our pricing section on how we compare to other die cutting firms. Often, our prices are 20%-40% below our competitors. Please read how we price your project in the Pricingsection.=====  **Additional Information and Resources** 


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