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E.N. Murray Company has spent the past four decades providing our customers with the highest quality die cut, fabricated foam products. Our capabilities include precise die cutting services, foam and plastic die cutting, hot wire cutting, and more. We are ISO 9001-2000 Certified!
Thrust Industries is a leading provider of plastic die cutting, die cut foam and rubber, gasket die cutting and die cut adhesives. Our high-quality die cutting services and die cut materials serve the electronics, automotive, telecommunications and appliance industries. We are ISO 9000 Certified!
An industry leader for over 25 years, we offer quick solutions to your converting needs. Materials Converting offers a variety of converting services that includes rotary and flat-bed die cutting into multiple shapes from all formats. Our flat-bed die cut machine cuts up to a 1” thick.
Do you have a project that needs to become a reality? Let Design Converting, Inc. come to your rescue. We offer die cutting, fabricating, screen printing, stamping, assembly and packaging, as some of our services. Short or long production runs and prototypes are also something we offer.
With CFS custom die cutting services, your die-cuts are right the first time! Within one day we ship your custom die cut samples and are fully capable of handling orders of 10 to 10,000,000, utilizing Steel Rule & Rotary die cutting. We die cut rubber, plastic & foam for gaskets, seals, shielding, etc.
Custom Components, a division of American Micro Industries, is a leading specialist in many services including custom die cutting for various industries including: aerospace, defense, electronics, marine, etc. We work with many sizes and shapes of Foam, Rubber, EPDM, Sponge Rubber and more.
Die cutting is the method of using sharpened, thin
steel blades called dies to cut out a variety of shapes from all kinds
of material. There are several types of die cutting services, including
rotary, steel rule, ultrasonic and laser. In rotary die cutting services,
the material is crush cut between the angled blades on a cylindrical
die and an anvil. Typically, the material is cut in continuous roll form,
though sheets of metal can be fed through the rotary die. Steel rule
die cutting services involve crush cutting the material by placing it
against a cookie cutter-like tool and pressing the two with several tons
of force between two parallel plates. There is also a rotary steel rule
drum version that is used to cut large parts, such as boxes or garments,
when accuracy is not necessary. In ultrasonic die cutting services, a
metal horn vibrates in a manner similar to that of an audio speaker but
at a frequency beyond human hearing. The resulting vibrations generate
heat and pressure that will seal thermoplastic materials. When the vibrations
are placed against a rotary die, it is possible to die cut and seal two
dimensional shapes in a continuous process. In laser die cutting services,
computers control 3-axis laser
cutting machines. Laser die cutters come in two types: flat cutters,
which cut flat sheets of material, and rotary cutters, which cut material
from a web.
There are many types of steel rule dies. Conventional dies can attain
the highest accuracies and the most intricate of forms and can make fold
lines, scores and perforated or partial cuts. These dies are typically
used to cut corrugated boxes, folding cartons, gaskets,
plastics, fabric, rubber, foam and composites. The blades are held in
place by high density plywood; the thickness of the blade is usually
between .028" and .056”. Heavy duty steel rule dies have thicker
blades (.056"-.112”) to cut through thicker, tougher materials.
The blades, which can be serrated, are also held in place by high density
plywood. Typical uses include gaskets, plastics, Kevlar, fabric, rubber,
leather and composites. Clicker dies are perfect for cutting thicker,
tougher materials but have the additional benefit of lightweight construction.
The blades, running in thicknesses from .084" to .112”, are
held in place by welded cold rolled steel braces. Bolt dies are utilized
in applications in which internal cut out shapes or slits are needed
in thicker, tougher materials. The blades are the same as the ones used
in clicker dies, having the same range of thicknesses and the option
of being serrated. High density plywood holds the steel blades in place
but without exterior wood as is found on heavy duty dies. Bolt dies are
commonly used for gaskets, plastics, Kevlar, fabric, rubber, leather
and composites.
Rotary dies are typically found in the corrugated box industry, but are
also commonly utilized for plastics, foam and rubber. In rotary die cutting,
parts are consistently within a tolerance as tight as .02”. Ultrasonic
die cutting is ideal for cutting thermoplastic material that tends to
easily fray. However, this type of die cutting is limited in that only
relatively thin materials can be cut, and parts have a small maximum
width. Laser die cutting is very useful for cutting materials that are
impossible for conventional steel rule dies to cut, such as steel thicker
than .5”. Laser die cutting can also be used to cut ABS, acrylic,
aluminum, brass, composites, copper and cured fiberglass.
Die sets consist of a top die machined to match the eyelet, grommet,
rivet flange, etc., and a bottom die that can be roll or score set. The
scored setting is utilized when the widest possible setting is necessary
and it is not imperative that the appearance and smoothness be perfect.
A stronger setting is formed when the prongs are embedded in the work.
If smoothness and appearance of the setting are a primary concern, the
roll setting is used. This setting is ideal for stiff materials such
as plastic, thick leather, cardboard and metal. It can also be used in
combination with a washer for soft or stretchy material.
Die cutter is a sharpened, steel blade used to cut shapes from various materials.
Die cut foam is used in packaging, inserts, insulation
and cushioning to protect objects from breakage, as it provides a certain
degree of shock and vibration absorption.
Die cut gaskets are
rings often made of rubber that function as sealants and are commonly
used in EMI shielding.
Die cut gaskets are placed between object components to prevent substance
seepage.
Die cut machines are apparatuses that use dies to cut material into specific shapes.
Die cut rubber is
used in the production of rubber grommets, bumpers, bushings and washings
to absorb shock, noise and vibration.
Die cut tape is used to adhere objects to one another, to hold objects
in place and to prevent the scratching of components.
Plastic die cutting produces
numerous objects ranging from plastic tape and films to plastic
bags
and is useful in applications requiring heat-sealing and fluid resistance.
Die Cutting Terms
Air Holes – Holes in die cutters that aid in
the prevention of deformations in die cut materials by allowing the release
of air from the die cavities.
Anvil – The surface upon which the materials to be die cut rest.
Automated Feed Systems – Components of certain die cutting machines
that provide the continuous, automatic supply of material to the die
cut machine.
Capacity – The widest part that can be cut on the equipment.
Chisel Punches – Blades located either on the die or another part
of the press that produce a separation in die cut materials.
Composite – A material obtained by layering and bonding with resin
sheets of woven material to obtain specific characteristics and properties.
The materials are not completely blended and so remain physically identifiable.
Deflection – Unwanted deviation from parallelism in the top die
plate.
Die Blade – A steel blade attached to the die that performs the
cutting procedure by penetrating through the die cut substance.
Dieboard – Steel rule die component,
often consisting of plywood, in which the die blades are inserted.
Kevlar – DuPont’s
trade name for aramid fibers that are strong, tough and stiff, have a
high melting point and are used in composite
construction. Kevlar is lighter, stiffer and more costly than glass fiber.
Kiss
Cut – A die cut that penetrates the upper layer(s) of the
die cut material instead of penetrating through the material.
Knifing – The process of fitting the steel die blades into the
die board of a steel rule die.
Nicks – Indentations in a die rule that stop the cutting.
Punch – The die component that actually forms, or punches, a shape
from the die cutting material.
Steel Rule Die – A flatbed die containing sharp blades in the dieboard
situated in a particular line to reflect the required part design.
Through Cutting – Die cutting in which the die cut material is
penetrated all the way.
Ultrasonic – A frequency usually higher than 20 kHz, which is too
high to be heard by the human ear.
