Die Cutting

Die cutting is a common manufacturing process used to cut materials into desired shapes and sizes. Die cutting typically employs either knife dies or steel rule dies, each with its own characteristics.

Knife Die: A knife die is a type of die with lower precision but lower cost. It consists of blades that can be shaped and sized as needed. During the die cutting process, the material is placed on the knife die and then cut. Knife dies are commonly used for producing smaller volume and simpler shaped parts, such as paper sheets, plastic pieces, etc.

Steel Rule Die: Steel rule die, on the other hand, is a type of die with higher precision and longer lifespan. It is made of hard metal, typically steel, capable of withstanding high pressure and temperature. Steel rule dies are usually employed for producing larger volume or more complex shaped parts, such as automotive body parts, electronic product casings, etc.

Die cutting processes find wide applications across various industries including packaging, printing, automotive, electronics, etc. It efficiently produces large quantities of identical shaped parts at lower costs. However, for parts with complex shapes or requiring high precision, the use of steel rule dies may be necessary.