Die Cutting/ Kiss Cutting
Kiss Cutting companies from IQS Directory
Kiss cutting is a type of die cutting that takes multi-layered sheets of material with adhesive in the middle and perforates the top layer and adhesive. The process is performed on large sheets of flat, thin material by a laser or a cutting tool called a die, which works similarly to a cookie cutter. The top layer is made of any material that bonds with an adhesive or tape, including silicone, Poron, fabrics, chipboard, cork, paper, rubber, felt or polyester. The backing is usually a thin paper material.
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At Thrust Industries, we're capable of producing some of the highest quality die cut products available anywhere in the industry. Our kiss cutting operation is ISO 9000:2008 certified, and we have 35 years of experience in the business. Our 20,000 square foot facility is equipped with state of the art equipment, and our service professionals and technicians are ready to take on any challenge.
At Design Converting, we take pride in our ability to present our customers with products that precisely match their designs. Our kiss cutting products are the most precise in the industry. We can work with a variety of materials, including plastics, rubber, felt, cork, foam, foils, textiles, adhesives and several other examples. Visit our website to learn how our company can serve yours.
For more than 30 years, PAC Foam Products Corporation has been an industry-leading kiss cutting operation. Our products have been used in a wide variety of applications, including within the healthcare industry, the thermoforming industry, in aerospace applications and in packaging applications. Visit our website or call us to learn more - we look forward to serving your company.
Premier Seals Mfg. has been a top-tier kiss cutting operation for 30 years. During that time, we've developed a long list of satisfied customers in many contexts throughout industry. Our products have uses in automotive, industrial, agricultural, medical and many other industries. On-time delivery, customer service and competitive pricing set us apart in our industry.
For 35 years, Gardico has been the leading name in the kiss cutting business. We offer die cut products that can't be matched in quality by any other manufacturers in the industry, and our knowledgeable staff are some of the most capable professionals around. Look us up online or give us a call to learn about our complete line of products and services.
For 32 years, JONCO Industries has led the industry in kiss cutting and other processes. We have demonstrated ourselves to be innovators, and we constantly strive to help customers realize their concepts and designs in ways that exceed their expectations. We have served a variety of companies of varying size. We treat every customer's project as if it were our own.
New England Gasket, Inc. is an ISO 9000 certified kiss cutting operation. We serve the automotive, oil, furniture, aerospace and many other industries with a wide variety of products. We're capable of providing custom and prototype parts in a variety of materials. Look us up online to see our complete list of products and services. We look forward to working with you.
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Kiss Cutting
Kiss cut products are used in many different applications within the medical, manufacturing, machinery and commercial product industries. Stickers, labels, alphabetical letters used in grade school classrooms, fleet markings, complex decals, medical foam, templates, foam adhesives, thermal pads and some gaskets are all adhesive-backed, two layer products that are manufactured in large rolls by the kiss cutting process. Kiss cutting lasers or dies are able to produce many different shapes, including strips, pads, discs, washers, gaskets and stickers of all shapes and sizes; complexity is rarely an issue.
Modern kiss cutting machines are CNC or CAD/CAM operated, and therefore fully automated, allowing a high degree of repeatability and accuracy. As the layered material moves through the die cutter, the die or laser strike depth is controlled down to the release liner, but never through it. Since the sticky adhesive material tends to gum-up and leave residue on the metal die cutters, CO2 lasers are often used for the kiss cutting process. However, some rotary dies and steel rule dies are still used for kiss cutting. After the top layer is cut into the desired shape, scrap pieces of trim material are left and are either manually or automatically removed from the roll. Butt cutting is a simpler form of kiss cutting. The method is exactly the same, but there is no waste or trim generated during this process because all the parts are directly next to each other. This is used to produce square or rectangular shapes. Kiss cutting has many advantages over individually cutting parts. Kiss cut adhesive products are produced in large volumes on sheets that are rolled up. The rolls are neat, take up little space and allow for easy dispensing. Additionally, adhesive backed products are much easier to remove on a large liner.
