ROTARY DIE CUTTING SERVICES
Rotary Die Cutting Explained
Rotary die cutting uses custom-shaped blades mounted on a cylinder to cut out parts at a rapid pace. The die tool rotates in tandem with the material to cut exact lengths every time, making it a reliable choice for large-scale, multi-layer solutions, including:
- Seals and gaskets
- Protective films
- Labels
-and more. The primary advantage of rotary die cutting is the ability to process a high volume of material in roll form for larger projects.
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Why Use Rotary Die Cutting?
PROS |
CONS |
| High volume at high speeds | The price of hard tooling can be costly for small quantities |
| Clean cuts of identical shapes | May struggle to maintain tolerances on thick materials |
| Deep or multi-layer cuts | The setup creates more material waste |
| Tight tolerances using servo motors to maintain registration |
Lengthier setup process (due to complexity) |
Is Rotary Die Cutting Right for My Project?
Not every project is a good fit for rotary die cut manufacturing. However, here are signs that may indicate that your solution may benefit from rotary die cutting:
- Business is booming, but you're struggling to scale
- Manual placement or jigs can't reach the level of precision you need
- You need rapid parts at consistent quantities
- Your process contains multiple manufacturing steps (e.g., printing, laminating, slitting, etc.) that can be consolidated into a one-pass production run
If any of these signs resonate with your current situation, give us a call, and our team can help you get started.
Die Cut Battery Application

Tesla Motors needed a die cut bonding solution to attach multiple layers of Mica in the battery assembly process. To engineer a solution for this complicated converting conundrum, 3M called Strouse. Find out how Strouse was able to solve this problem with Tesla by downloading our case study now.



