A form of separation usually employed on self-adhesive stamps During processing, an edged tool (die) completely penetrates the stamp paper on all sides of the printed stamp, making the removal of the individual stamps from the liner possible Die cuts may be straight, shaped in wavy lines to simulate perforation teeth, or take other forms
Any paper cut by the publisher into a shape other than a rectangle, such as the shape of an angel, Santa, or animal
Shapes or letters cut from card stock by special machines such as the Accu-Cut for use in Scrapbooking
The technique of using sharp steel rules to make cuts in printed sheets for boxes, folders, pop-up brochures, and other specialized printing jobs
Parts are cut into individual pieces using a steel rule die to achieve the final shape
A cut made with a die, i e , the sharpened edge of a thin strip of steel rule mounted vertically on a wood frame The act of cutting raw material (such as containerboard) to a desired shape (such as a box blank) by using a die
A style of packaging that is stamped out using steel rule cutting dies, and is usually perimeter stripped Die cut containers are especially useful for displays and point-of-purchase containers
Uses a steel-rule cutting die to stamp out irregular shapes Used when straight lines and right angle cuts do not produce the desired shape for the box Die cuts can be used to achieve angles, curves, slits, perforations, and cut-outs
A mechanical process for cutting, scoring, and creasing a finished print or card stock
Cutting a complex pattern into a product using a steel rule die in a punch press EMI I/O panel gaskets are a common application of the die-cut process
Includes embossing and foil stamping or any cutting of the paper for special use or effect Example: business card slits in folder