Die-Cutting

Punching machines follow the simple principle of a cookie cutter: flat material is separated into a workpiece and residual material by a sharp edge and pressure. In an industrial context, this logically works on a different scale. We separate or punch out shapes from flat parts using our punching machine. This dies the shape using many tons of pressure and a punching tool. Punching tools consist of a punch (inner shape) and a die (outer shape). When the punch hits the die, the material is separated by a cut. There are also applications in which the counterpart to the punch is a flat base, in which case the upper part of the tool consists of a punching knife and the base is made of a softer material.

We mainly punch thicker materials such as composites, technical textiles or leather. We only punch manually. This means that the workpieces are inserted and positioned by hand. The punching motion itself is hydraulic.

Eine Illustration eines ausgestanzten Materialteils.

Exciting Advantages of Die-Cutting

The die-cutting procedure enables large quantities of flat components to be quickly processed. This usually leads to very low unit costs, but the die-cut tools have to be made individually. The cutting itself then takes place at high speed at which many parts can be cut out at the same time.
  • Metallformen, die zum Stanzen verschiedener Formen verwendet werden.
  • Die Vliesplatte nach dem Stanzprozess, von der Seite der Maschine betrachtet
  • Nahaufnahme von Ritzen in grauem Vlies, die durch Stanzen entstanden sind.

  • Costefficient Die-Cutting

    Punching parts can offer significant cost benefits compared to other manufacturing processes. By using punching tools, large quantities can be produced quickly and precisely, which considerably reduces the production costs per unit. In contrast to more complex processes, stamping requires less energy-intensive machines and shorter processing times. Punching also results in lower material losses, as the process is very precise and produces little waste.

  • High Throughput for Die-Cutting

    The punching of parts is characterized by particularly high throughput quantities, as it is a fast and efficient process. Compared to other manufacturing techniques, punching enables the continuous production of large quantities in a short time. This is due to the high speed of the process, in which the parts are cut out precisely in a single operation. Punching machines can usually process several parts simultaneously and are able to achieve high cycle rates, which further increases production throughput.
Ein Teil wird aus Plattenmaterial mit einer hydraulischen Stanze ausgestanzt.

Technical Details

Machine Type

Hydraulic Die-Cutters

Size

1000mm x 1500mm

Materials We Process

A variety of materials can be cut using a die-cutting process. These are mainly thin, flat materials like foils, plastics, paper and textiles. In addition, thicker substances like composite materials, cardboard, leather and textiles can be die-cut. For us, die-cutting serves more as an internal processing step and that’s why we focus on the materials that we use in our production processes.

Precise Coordination and Fixture Construction

Each project and every material is unique, and we also map this process. For this we combine individual punching device construction with test trials to approach the optimal processing.

  • Die-Cut Tool Building

    We build individual die-cut tools depending on the geometry/cutout of the part to be machined.

  • Prototype Tests

    After completing the die-cut tool, we manufacture prototypes to identify problem areas. We only go into production with an error-free program.

  • Cutting in Series

    With the knowledge from the first two steps, we subsequently create the final punching process. By producing the punching iron, we guarantee permanent repeatability.

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