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Die-cutting is using a variety of die cutting techniques to make stylish materials into predefined shapes or sizes.  Several of die cutting inkjet printing technologies includes;

•    flat and rotary laser die cutting
•    blade type rotary die cutting
•    steel rule die cutting, and
•    ultrasonic die cutting

These die-cutting inkjet printing technologies are used vary, depending on such factors as material, and end product configuration.  For instance a laser, or laser die cutting is performed on computer controlled, 3-axis laser cutting machines.  Laser cutters can be used to cut materials that cannot be cut using conventional steel rule die cutting, such as steel to over .500".  Laser cutters are available in flat and rotary configurations.

Flat laser cutters are used to cut flat sheets of material and rotary laser cutters cut material from roll stock.

Rotary die cutters cut and score soft to semi-rigid material by forcing it between the blades on a cylindrical die and a hard cylindrical anvil.  Rotary die cutters are primarily used to cut material from a web (continuous roll), although they can be used to cut material in sheet form.

Steel rule die cutters score and cut material into various shapes, as determined by the steel dies. Steel rule die cutters can cut sheet material or material from roll stock.  

Ultrasonic die cutters use vibrations applied at ultrasonic frequencies to cut or seal a material.  The vibrations cause heat and pressure to be generated, which causes sealing of thermoplastic materials and cutting, depending on the blade configuration.

Short run die-cutting printing production capabilities provide low volumes of product.  Companies with high volume production capabilities and has the latest die-cutting inkjet printing technologies can perform and provide high volumes of die-cut print products.