All About Steel Rule Dies

Click to Expand Steel rule dies are cutting tools used to create many pieces of the exact same size and shape, economically, in high volume, and with a fast turnaround. Materials cut by steel rule dies are usually flat and thin, such as adhesives, films, foils, papers, rubber, foam, plastics, and thin metals. The majority

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An Overview of Die Cutting Tolerances

In manufacturing, it is possible to come very close to desired dimensions, known as the nominal value of a dimension, but there will always be some variance. The allowed amount of variance is referred to as the manufacturing tolerance or part tolerance.  The tolerance allowed depends on factors such as materials used and type of

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Steel Rule Die Cutting Overview

Click to Expand Die cutting is a converting process that turns stock material ​into a specific shape or pattern. It uses specialized machinery and equipment to cut, form, and shape a variety of materials. Steel rule dies specifically are an economical and versatile method for converting soft and semi-rigid materials in two dimensions. At Millennium

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