6 Ways to Reduce Costs on Your Next Die Cutting Project

IntroductionDie cutting has been an important industrial process since at least the middle of the 19th century when forged mallet handle dies were used to cut heavy leather. In its early days, die cutting was a very labor intensive process but today it draws equally from both science and craftsmanship.

IntroductionThe industry has evolved over the last few decades with increasing use of computer aided design (CAD), digital styluses, engineered materials, and other technologies. Today, die cutting is more popular than ever because it offers a wide range of tooling that makes it economical to produce either short or long production runs and make parts with virtually unlimited geometry and material selections.

IntroductionBut successful die cutting still relies upon the involvement of people who can take advantage many years of experience to employ the most appropriate materials and processes to deliver the best possible components at an economical cost.

Tip 1. Consider die cut components from the early phases of the project

Tip 2. Don’t specify tolerances that are tighter than what you actually need

Tip 3. Pick the best material for your application

Tip 4. Work with a vendor that can take you through the entire product lifecycle

Tip 5. Pick the tool that is most economical in the long run

Tip 6. Take advantage of special techniques to add features to your products

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