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ROTARY DIE CUTTING SERVICES

high-volume, multi-layered, tight tolerance parts

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)

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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. 

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CASE STUDIES

Die Cut Battery Application

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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. 

“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.”
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3M Converter Markets Rep