Flatbed Die Cutting

 

Flatbed Die-Cutting is the process of cutting or perforating the desired shape out of material using a hydraulic flatbed press.

Generally, flatbed die-cutting is good for:

  • Low volume projects of consistent cut
  • Larger sized products
  • Cutting products from sheeted materials
  • High precision cutting of materials over 1/8” thick
  • Projects where tooling costs must be kept to a minimum
  • Multiple process projects; rotary die cutting can be combined with coating, embossing, creasing, laminating and other processes

 

Presses Used in Flatbed Die-Cutting

Flatbed die presses allow for very high precision cuts on materials over 1/8” thick.  Unlike rounded cuts produced by the rotary die cut machine, flatbed cuts are perpendicular to the die bed. Cuts are sharper and crisper.  Flatbed Die-Cut presses can accommodate much larger materials.  Steel rule dies are easier to change out and therefore more efficient when cutting multiple shapes.

Materials Used in Flatbed Die-Cutting

A variety of materials can be processed by Can-Do National Tape’s flatbed die-cutting services for a wide variety of applications. Materials include felt, fabrics, fiber, paper, metals and alloys, plastics, rubber, foams, composites, electrical insulating materials, EMI/RFI shielded foils, and laminates. Examples of products manufactured by Can-Do National Tape’s die cutting processes are automotive heat shields and sound dampening foam parts for the appliance industry.

Services

Typical services offered by Can-Do National Tape include CAD/CAM support, design assistance, short run production, high volume production, and quality control. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff can assist with concepts, manufacturing costs, manufacturing techniques and material considerations.

Certifications

Can-Do National Tape is certified to the ISO 9001:2008 quality standard. We are a master converter specializing in providing high quality, flatbed die-cutting services of adhesive-backed materials.

Can-Do National Tape offers flatbed die cutting services to convert various materials into predefined shapes and sizes using the die-cutting process.  The appropriate die-cutting method depends on such factors as the material being converted, the number of pieces needed, and the required tolerances.

 

 

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