Plastic Die Cutting
Plastic die cutting refers to the process of pushing a flat plastic sheet against a die-formed cutting edge, resulting in a die-shaped plastic piece. Plastic die cutting can be found in applications that require heat-sealing and fluid resistance. Various objects that are produced by plastic die cutting include plastic tape, plastic films, gaskets, spacers and plastic bags.
There are advantages to using plastic die cutting over other cutting processes. Plastic die cutting machines are high-speed, highly accurate, and reliable. Important factors to consider when selecting a plastic die cutting machine include the throat, stroke, operating force, open height, maximum sheet width, and maximum sheet length of the machine.
Plastic die cutting can be performed on various thermoplastic materials including polyethylene, polycarbonate, polypropylene, styrene, PVC, PETG, acrylic, Teflon, and urethanes. Although they can still be die cut, acrylics and other weaker types of plastics may produce inadequate results.