At Peterkin we use different methods of die cutting depending on the shape, complexity and thickness of the stock to be die cut. Traditional die cutting (using physical wooden and metal dies on our Heidelberg Platens), Digital (by laser-guided knife) and Laser die cutting (precision laser cut).
Traditional dies are thin, razor sharp steel blades formed into specific shapes. Ours are mounted into wood which is then carefully fixed into the chase of our press.
Suitable for:
Larger runs
Double-thick (duplexed) stock
Printery finishes other than digital printing (Letterpress etc.)
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Improved scoring for pockets and packaging
Digital die cutting is performed by converting a vector die line into a format our digital die cutting machine recognises. The shapes are then cut using a laser-guided knife. It’s a quicker process that’s perfect for smaller runs, samples and creating simple custom shapes.
Suitable for:
Samples to test your ideas
Samples before investing in a traditional die
Small runs
Simple shapes
Digital printing on stocks 350gsm and under
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Laser die cutting uses precision lasers guided by computer software that can create more detailed and intricate custom shapes.
Suitable for:
Samples to test your ideas
Small runs
Complex shapes
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Digital printing on stocks 350gsm and under
Will it delay my job?
As it's adding another process, it'll take an extra day. Take a quick refresher look at our turnaround times just to be sure.
All Rigid Signage and Posters are die cut to size - with a slightly difference process: Turnaround times for rigid signage and posters.
Samples
You can order single samples of any of our die cut shapes OR your own custom digital die cuts.
What can’t I have?
Edge foiling. We can't go around corners with the edge foiling machine or die cut on Indie Handmade due to the deckled edges.
Good to know
Depending on your shape and the card stock selected Peterkin will choose which method of die cutting is most suitable for your order.
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