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Digital Die Cutting Explained

Digital die cutting (also known as digital tool or tool-free die cutting) uses a rapidly oscillating knife to cut pre-programmed patterns into flexible materials. This can be used to build products out of tapes, films, foils, and more. Unlike most other custom-cutting methods, digital die cutting requires no tools other than the machine itself.

Manufacturers use digital die cutting to build various products, including:

Custom gaskets or seals
Medical device components
Thermal and acoustic insulation materials
EMI/RFI shielding materials
Interior and exterior automotive parts

—and many other products. Converters can easily create rapid prototypes using this method.

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What is Digital Die Cutting Used For?

PROS	CONS
No upfront tooling cost	Not the most economical at high volumes (e.g., more than 1,000 parts)
Short setup time	The number and configuration of materials are limited
Trial run	Production time is generally slower and more labor-intensive
Generally cleaner cuts, free of soot and debris	Edge condition of cuts can be rough or coined (especially when cutting foils)

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Is Digital Die Cutting Right for My Project?

Digital die cutting isn't the best choice for every project; however, it may fit your solution if it includes the following:

Making samples out of foils or thicker materials
Part quantities under 1,000
"Cleaner" looking parts (no soot/debris)

If any of these factors fit your project, call us, and our team will help you get started.

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Q&A Guide

Flexible Material Converting

People who don’t know flexible material converting inside and out usually ask adhesive converters some similar questions:

“What kind of flexible material can be converted?”
“How do I choose material?”
“Can’t I convert in-house?”
“What makes a quality converter?”
“How do I evaluate a converter?”

That’s why we’ve created a guide loaded with answers and insights: Flexible Material Converting Q&A. It covers the essence of converting (transforming raw materials into final products) while stressing the importance of seeing both the small details and the big picture.

“Strouse handles the difficult converting projects flawlessly. If there is an application other converters can’t solve, I know to come to Strouse. Their knowledge and expertise make the impossible projects possible.”

3M Converter Markets Rep