Process in which a metal die is used to cut irregular shapes into paper This method is used for creating items such as labels, custom-shaped notepads, and door hangers
The process of cutting a corrugated sheet into a shape which will convert to the required box size when assembled A rotary die cutter uses a cylindrical die and is generally capable of higher speed than a flatbed die cutter, as the sheet flow basically continues A flatbed die cutter uses a flat die and the corrugated sheet momentarily stops to enable the required cutting This method provides both high accuracy and intricate shapes not available from the rotary process
A method of using sharp steel ruled stamps or rollers to cut various shapes i e labels, boxes, image shapes, either post press or in line The process of cutting paper in a shape or design by the use of a wooden die or block in which are positioned steel rules in the shape of the desired pattern
Steel rule die cutting creates shapes Mechanical die-cuts are made using sharp steel rules formed into the desired shape and set into a wooden die board Mounted into a press these rules are designed to cut, score, crease or perforate when pressed against paper Standard dies are readily available for pocket folders and other common uses Custom designs require more time and expense since the dies must be created from scratch
a finishing process that utilizes a die (metal cutting rules set in a plywood base) to cut paper, often into non-straight lines or angled lines (see kiss die cutting)