The die-cutting process is a popular manufacturing technique in the packaging industry. It is a die used to cut soft materials into a variety of packaging designs and shapes.The ability to mass produce custom packaging is where the true value of the die-cutting process lies.Die-cut packaging is easier, faster and more cost effective, allowing for the creation of custom packaging on a larger scale.Die-cutting machines can achieve these functions.

Understanding the Die-cutting Process

A cutting die machine is essentially a giant cutter that is pressed into the material to form the desired shape of the package.

Die cutting has been around for years, from its origins in the shoe industry during the industrial revolution. 

Originally designed to aid in the mass production of packaging, die cutting has evolved into a versatile manufacturing process.

Almost any shape, design or pattern can be created using cutting dies.

Customized packaging is produced using custom steel dies and die-cutting machines. 

This form of manufacturing allows for mass production of packaging. But more importantly, die-cut packaging ensures precision accuracy. 

Die-cutting creates the shape and foldability of the box or display. Several factors come into play when deciding on the right type of die-cutting machine: substrate, speed, efficiency and, above all, quality. Through sophisticated design and patented features, Kingvida corrugated die cutters excel in performance, ease of use and accuracy.

Easy to use and highly productive, the corrugated die cutter is designed to increase the value and extend the life of your investment in converting production. Designed primarily for companies that require high volume production of corrugated spacers and pads and multiple configurations.

How Are Cutting Dies Made?

Cutting die technology and manufacturing techniques have evolved to ensure the most efficient and accurate die-cut box design. Typically, the package outline is generated by Computer Aided Design (CAD).

This digital drawing is transferred to a piece of hardwood called a template. 

The most sophisticated method of drawing the design on the template is to burn it on the wood surface using a state-of-the-art laser cutter. 

The introduction of the laser in this process ensures greater accuracy in drawing on the moldboard. 

Cutting dies are made using metal strips called rule or steel rule. The cutting rule is shaped into shape using a rule bender which bends, cuts and grooves the steel into the desired shape.

Multiple cutting rules can be used in the die cutting process. Each rule has its own function and purpose, depending on the complexity of the package. 

Some of the Most Common Rule Options Are:

Through-cutting: Through-cutting cuts the packaging material.

Score: Instead of cutting across the entire material, a score leaves an indentation or partial cut at a single stress point. 

Indentation: Indentation is similar to a die that creates a folded line of indentations in the packaging material. Unlike an indent, an indentation allows the material to bend inward by having two parallel stress points. Having two stress points allows for greater flexibility in the material.

Perforation: Perforation involves indenting a row of holes along the design material. The design is not separated from the material itself, but can be easily separated along the perforation line. 

Each rule is constructed to accommodate the thickness and notch size of the material. 

Buy Die-cutting Machine You Need to Know:

1. Know and understand the die-cutting equipment.

2. According to the development of enterprises to determine the demand for die-cutting machine.

3. According to the company's financial resources to choose die-cutting equipment.

4. According to the performance of the equipment selection die cutting machine.

5. Automatic flat die-cutting machine is the high-end choice.

6. Future die-cutting machine market trends.

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