What is die-cutting? Die cutting is a mass manufacturing process where shapes are cut by shearing raw materials such as paper and chipboard using a die, a specially made tool used to cut or shape materials. The die has sharp edges to pierce the material; and has the two-dimensional shape of a finished part. The die-cutting process works on the same principle as a cookie cutter that cuts dough into smaller sizes. Materials that can be die cut include paper, fabric, rubber, fiberglass, sheet metal, foam, wood, and plastic. MYQ1060 Automatic die cutting creasing machine with stripper What is the purpose of a die cutter? Although die cutters vary (you will need to read the machine specifications before purchasing), all die cutters will cut paper. Most can cut felt, foam, thin fabrics and vinyl, although it is important to note that only steel rule dies can cut chipboard. Some can even cut corkboard, leather, rubber, and sponge! Die cutters can be used to make stickers, envelopes, stand
If you work in the packaging or shipping industry, you probably work with cardboard boxes daily. Corrugated cardboard boxes are one of the core products used to package and ship products of all types around the world, so they are an integral component in several businesses and industries. While you may use them on a regular basis, you probably have never given much thought to where corrugated boxes come from or how they are manufactured. It is easy to forget that the boxes you depend on were once trees growing in forests spanning the globe. The process for transforming a tree into corrugated cardboard is actually quite fascinating, and it is more high-tech than you may realize. How exactly is the humble corrugated box made? We’re glad you asked! WHAT IS A CORRUGATED BOX? Corrugated cardboard is an extremely versatile material that is used to protect, display and ship virtually all types of products. It is made using three layers of strong paper known as craft paper, which makes it s