| The process Canadian
Calendar uses to diecut is with a steel rule. Steel rule die-cutting is
used for larger size dies or where close register is required. The dies
are hardened steel rules bent to a desired shape and inserted into jigsawed
gaps in 5/8” plywood dieboards. The die is locked up in a chase. It is
positioned and made ready on a platen die-cutting press. Flatbed cylinder
presses are also used for diecutting. Dies may have small nicks to prevent
the die-cut area from dorpping out while on press.
Types
of Diecutting:
Diecut - A cut or
series of cuts are made through entire thickness of sheet.
Kisscut - Usually
performed on pressure sensitive stock for crack and peel applications.
Only the top layer of stock is cut through, leaving the liner intact.
Knicking - Little
parts of the paper that are not cut through during diecutting to hold the
diecut out shape in place.
Perf - A series of
dash type cuts (- - - - - - -) spaced evenly apart to facilitate even tearing.
Micro Perf - A series
of smaller perfs and smaller spaces, such as found on computer paper. |
