The action and effect of punching is known as die-cutting. Die-cutting also refers to the process of die-cutting, that is, precisely cutting out pieces or sheets of different materials (metal, leather, cardboard, paper, etc.) using a die.
The die cutting It is the result of a mechanical operation by which a hole is made in a sheet with a certain shape.
Die cutting process
This process is carried out using a die cutter, which is a machine composed of a die and a cutting die. The die has the dimensions and shape of the cut to be made, while the cutting die is where the die is inserted to cut the material with precision.
There is manual die cutters intended for domestic use, as well as sophisticated technology die cutters for industrial use, consisting of high-power mechanical presses to cut all types of materials.
Likewise, the die-cutting machine can do different types of work, such as cutting or punching, bending or curving, or stuffing, depending on the use that is going to be given to the material being worked with.
It is die-cut from the sheet of paper that is going to be inserted in a ring binder, to the lids of soda drinks, cardboard packaging or coins.
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