A steel rule die, also referred to as a cookie cutter die or clicker die, is a flatbed die containing sharp blades in the die board situated in a particular line in accordance with the required part design. Steel rule dies cut the required part design from sheets of workable material and are the most common type of cutting tool used in conventional die cutting processes.
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Thrust IndustriesEvansville, IN 800-467-6730 At Thrust Industries, we offer our customers a wide variety of die cut products, and we're capable of working with a wide variety of materials. Our steel rule dies and other equipment are state of the art, and we stand behind the quality of our products and production methods. Visit our website to learn how we can connect your company with the die cut products it needs.
Design Converting, Inc.Grand Rapids, MI 616-942-7780 The companies that are best equipped to meet customers' needs for die cut products are the companies that pay the most attention to detail. Design Converting is uniquely equipped to meet customers' rubber die cutting needs because our equipment, like our steel rule dies, are of top quality, and our technical and service professionals are highly knowledgeable.
PAC Foam Products CorporationCosta Mesa, CA 714-662-0277 Since PAC Foam Products Corporation's founding 35 years ago, we've been a leader in the die cut products industry. Our steel rule dies and other equipment are state of the art, and our products are the best in the industry. Our long list of customers extends out into many industrial contexts. We're eager to be your company's source for die cut products and cutting services.
Premier Seals ManufacturingAkron, OH 877-771-6766 Steel rule dies are just one of the examples of equipment used by Premier Seals Mfg to meet our customers' needs. We strive to meet the needs of our customers, which is why we offer a wide variety of products and services. Our gaskets and other die cut products are of the highest quality available, and we're confident that we can help your company meet its non-metallic gasket needs.
GardicoSeattle, WA 800-537-9663 At Gardico, we understand that customers expect their die cut products to be produced with care and precision. There's no room for error in orders that call for products with very close tolerances. That's why we carefully maintain our steel rule dies and other equipment to ensure 100% customer satisfaction with every aspect of every product we produce.
Jonco Industries, Inc.Milwaukee, WI 800-236-7311 What's the difference between a professional die cut products operation and an amateur operation? Attention to detail, commitment to quality and access to state of the art equipment. Our service professionals, our steel rule die equipment and indeed our products are of the highest quality available anywhere. We're confident that we can help your company meet its needs for die cut products.
New England GasketBristol, CT 860-584-2724 Finding a company that pays sufficient attention to detail isn't always easy. New England Gasket, Inc. makes quality a priority, which is why we stand out amongst the competition in our industry. We offer many services, and our steel rule die equipment can be used to make products out of buna N, chipboard, nitrile, nylon, paper, silicone and a many other materials.
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Steel Rule Dies
Able to attain the highest accuracies of any die cutting process, steel rule dies can represent the most intricate of forms. Steel rule dies are typically constructed from hardened steel and are used to cut materials including cardboard, rubber, paper, plastic, thick foams, aluminum, fabric, leather and Kevlar. Steel rule dies have proven beneficial for industries including packaging, automotive, electronics, printing, medical, textile, aerospace and telecommunications. The steel rule die can come in a variety of thicknesses that reflect the application or function it is to perform. These applications are diverse and include prototyping, new part development and the production of parts such as cardboard boxes, packages and stationary. In addition, steel rule cutting dies can cut slits, creases and perforations as well as cutting out shapes.
Steel rule dies consist of a die board, steel blades, also called rules and ejection rubber. The steel rules are thin steel strips with a sharpened edge, called a cutting edge, which the die-maker cuts and bends, then places into slits in the die board, or substrate, to be held into position. Where the cutting edge of the steel rules is positioned depends on the type of steel rule that is used. The die board can be made from high-density plywood that is composed from hard woods such as maple. The final step in creating the steel rule die involves the addition of ejection rubber. Rubber pads are adhered to the die board in order to help eject the material after it is cut. Without the inclusion of ejection rubber, the material may tend to get stuck amongst the steel blades. There are several different types of steel rules: center bevel rules, facet bevel rules, flush bevel rules and side bevel rules. Center bevel rules are the most common, in which the cutting edge is centered between the two faces of the rule. Facet bevel rules also have a centered cutting edge; however it is diamond-shaped to provide cleaner cuts. Flush bevel rules use a cutting edge that is in line with one of the faces of the rule; however these rules have poor longevity. Side bevel rules have the cutting edge slightly off center, providing longevity and good cut quality.
