Die cutting is a simplifying process that you can use commercially to prepare create, and customize a variety of products for each of your client's needs. From woodworking with thin wood veneer to leather cutting or adhesive paper for home decor, with die cutting, you will always be able to make exactly what you want multiple times without any variation. However, it is a good idea to get some basic guidelines within the process before you start out working in batch die cutting. Here are some tips and recommendations that you can use to use die cutting in your commercial production.

Select the Dies

When you are planning to make a production process of die cutting with your commercial equipment, it is important that you understand the right type of dies available and which ones will work best for your project. To cut out using dies, you will need to look at your needs in what you are making and if you will need a more customizable cutter. For example, if you know you will need one size of die cutter in specific shapes, designs, or letters, you can opt for a metal die that attaches onto rollers or onto a flat press. You can also use a digital die cutting machine which will allow you to select the actual shape or design and then choose the size based on a range of dimensions. Otherwise, you can look for nesting dies to give you the exact size and dimensions to your shape.

Another consideration is the shape of the die if you are cutting out pattern pieces, the window dimensions for cutting window tint, for fabric or letters for a sign. Make sure the shape of the die is going to provide you with the right fit in its shape and size. The great aspect of cutting with dies is that once you have the size and shape perfected with the die, it is going to cut every single piece in the same manner.

Consider the Material Choices

In addition to picking the dies to correctly provide you with the cuts that you need, make sure to always work with material that will work with your die cutter and not damage it or the materials you are cutting. Only work with thin materials that your die cutter blades will penetrate without damaging your blade or your die cutting machine. 

Some examples of materials include paper and adhesive backed materials, such as vinyl, paper, foam sheets, leather, and rubber. You can also work with suede, metal in thin sheets, cork board, chipboard, fabric, thin wood, sponge, and felt. Make sure if you are using metal sheets that you check the capacity of your die cutter. If you are working with paper and sandwiching them together to increase production, use adhesive or a low-tack tape to hold the sheets together during the die cutting process.

Contact a commercial die cutting machine supplier for more information.