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How is the rotary die cutting machine put in use?

Rotary die cutting is a procedure that is used to cut different types of materials such as metal, paper, rubber, vinyl, plastic, and other types in a predetermined shape, structure, and size. It is basically used to cut the shapes and designs that cannot be easily accomplished by any straight cutting machine on a web press or any guillotine cutter.

In the rotary method, knife-edge cutting blades are being put in use for cutting any type of shape. The machine beautifully presses the die in the material in order to produce the required and designed shape. The blades are designed in such a manner that it could easily cut the diverse range of raw materials. Some of the few items produced by making use of the rotary die cutting procedure include labels, folders, envelopes, cartons, and documents.

The cutting dies, which are used in the rotary die cutting procedure, are made from the tungsten carbide. Though they are very hard and expensive substances but are used for the production of high volume products; hence, the extra cost incurred is easily justified due to the high level of production. The perforated dies or perforated blades are being put in use to form perforations on the paper. It can be used for making the receipt books, bills, and tickets. Generally, industries' upfront cost ranges just around 000 to 000 to get the Rotary die cutting machine

Drawbacks

When it comes to replacing the old or worn-out blades of the rotary die cutting machine, the cost is really high. Even the changeover of the rotary die cutters is time-consuming and difficult. It is mainly because a large amount of materials are required for re-registering the printing option for the desired cutting and creasing specifications. This equipment only registers in the traveling direction. Hence, whenever the material gets shifted in the other directions, the defects start appearing in no time.

However, when put in use for a long time, these rotary die cutters prove economical. They are extensively used up in the manufacturing industries and the die cutting firms.


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