Die-cutting is a
process that converts a material by cutting and shearing it into different
shapes and designs. It uses materials that are dynamic and can be customized.
This process is done for a wide range of materials and is widely used by many
manufacturing firms.
There are many
types of die-cutting processes like flatbed die cutting, laser die cutting, and
rotary die cutting. As the name speaks, the flatbed die cutting uses a flatbed
die and press while the laser die cutting uses a high-speed laser cutting
machine. Lastly, the rotary
die cutting equipment uses a cylindrical rotary die and a rotary press.
It depends on the needs and the die-cutting materials and size, that determines
the die cutting machine to be used.
The rotary die
cutting equipment runs smoothly at a specific capacity. The machine has a
particular configuration and setting. As said earlier, this type of die cutting
machine uses custom-designed cylindrical dies, which is attached to the rotary
press, and then the material is converted. A flexible material, which is
usually in the form of a roll or sheet, is put into the press die cutting
machine. It holds the cutting die cylinder and anvil cylinder that rotates in
opposite directions. This reverse rotary cutting die acts like a machine and
executes the cutting procedure.
In a rotary
machine, you can get the desired cuts and slits. It is essential that in the
rotary die cutting machines, both the cylinders and the web run at the same
speed. Only after this, the die cuts are properly in parallel to each other and
ends up in a uniform material. The machines often use motors to have better
accuracy and uniformity.
Rotary die cutting machine
can be used for materials like metal, foam, fabric, plastic, paper, and
laminates. The type of material that intends to get converted decides the
configuration and settings of the rotary die cutting machine. The type of material
also plays a role in the design of the rotary cutting die. The thickness of the
material and the flexibility also determine the height of the cutting blade and
the optimum angle it should be. If you want to cut a thick material, the blade
height needs to be higher, and the angle needs to be steeper, while in the thin
materials, the height needs to be low, and so is the angle. If the material is
multi-layered, there may be different adjustments to the heights and angles.
The material
properties determine the type of rotary die, too, such as a flexible rotary die
should be used or a solid rotary die. Thinner materials may use flexible or
solid die while thicker use solid rotary die only.
