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Shaping
Shaping
Die Cutting:
Die Cutting:
Definition: Die cutting is the process of using a specialized machine to cut a shape from a material using a die (a shaped tool).
Process: The die is pressed onto the material, cutting through it and creating the desired shape.
Benefits: Cuts a variety of shapes and straight lines in one pass and this can be repeated quickly for large scale production.
Creasing:
Definition: Creasing is the process of creating a fold line on the material to make it easier to fold.
Process: The die cutting process often includes a crease, which is a partial cut to make the material easier to fold.
Benefits: Creasing helps to create a clean and accurate fold line.
Folding:
Definition: Folding is the process of bending the creased material along the fold line to create the desired shape.
Process: Folding can be done manually or with specialized folding machines.
Applications: Common in creating packaging, cards, and other folded products.
Die cutting, creasing and folding (paper and board)
Die cutting, creasing and folding (paper and board)
Products such as fold flat cardboard packaging are often produced from a flat sheet of corrugated cardboard which are supplied to manufacturers in a flat pack form. Such products are printed on one side and then cut and creased with a die or cutting tool.
Lathes (used for wood, metal, polymers, styrofoam)
Lathes (used for wood, metal, polymers, styrofoam)
This can either be a wood lathe (wood) or a centre lathe (which can use metal and polymers) but both involve the rotation of the material to be worked; hence the name turning.
A cutting tool then moves left to right and towards the centre to shape the material. The machine may also be a CNC controlled version which allows for greater speed and accuracy.
calendering
calendering
plasma cutting
plasma cutting
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