Die Cutting Materials
Accu-Shape Die Cutting can die cut any non-metallic material that is non-hazardous. Unlike other die cutters, Accu-Shape Die Cutting readily accepts consigned material from vendors and customers.
CARDBOARD/FIBERBOARD
Cardboard/Fiberboard is one of the most common materials processed with die cutting. Cardboard is a generic term for a heavy-duty paper of various strengths, ranging from a simple arrangement of a single layer sheet of paper to complex configurations featuring multiple corrugated and un-corrugated layers.
Applications
- Automotive Door Inserts
- Seat Back Stiffeners
- Cargo and Truck Liner Components
Types of Cardboard
- Binder Board
- Corrugated Cardboard
- Paste Board
- Thick Paper
- Container Board
- Bleached Board
- Folding boxboard
Capabilities
- Steel Rule Die Cutting
- Kiss Cutting
- Compound Dies
- Matched Metal Die Cutting
ADHESIVE BACKED MATERIALS
To create an Adhesive Backed Material such as labels, tapes, decals, etc..., a coating of adhesive is applied to the backing of a material. In the case of rolled Adhesive Backed Material, such as Flocked Tape.This is done to keep the material from sticking together prior to using.
Applications
- Window Stickers
- Automotive Headliners
- Logo Decals
- Electrical Wiring
- Engine / Pump Gaskets
Types of Adhesive Backed Materials
- Tape
- Stickers
- Decals
- Paper
- Fabric
Capabilities
- Steel Rule Die Cutting
- Kiss Cutting
- Compound Dies
- Rotary Die Cutting
- Rotary Press Die Cutting
- Slitting
- Matched Metal Die Cutting
RUBBER
Cutting rubber gaskets with die cutting is the most efficient and cost effective way to create gaskets. Gaskets are a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more surfaces. Gaskets come in many different designs based on industrial usage, budget, chemical contact and physical parameters.
Applications
- Sheet Gaskets
- Solid Material Gaskets
- Pump Gaskets
- Electric Motor Gaskets
- Gasoline Engine Seals
Types of Rubber
- EPDM
- Nitrile
- SBR
- Viton
- EPH Rubber
- Silicone Rubber
- and Many Other Polymers
Capabilities
- Steel Rule Die Cutting
- Compound Dies
- Rotary Die Cutting
- Rotary Press Die Cutting
- Slitting
- Matched Metal Die Cutting
NON-WOVENS
Non-Wovens are material-like fabrics. Used to make products such as, surgical gowns, gloves, automotive filtration, etc.. A good examples of a Non-Woven material is felt. They can lack sufficient strength without use of a reinforced or densified backing.
Applications
- Engine Filtration
- Automotive Padding
- Water, Coffee, Tea Bags
- Electric Motor Gaskets
- Geotextiles
Types of Non-Wovens
- Gas Filters
- OIl Filters
- Shoddy
- Shoe Covers
- Gloves
Capabilities
- Steel Rule Die Cutting
- Kiss Cutting
- Compound Dies
- Rotary Die Cutting
- Rotary Press Die Cutting
- Slitting
- Matched Metal Die Cutting
PLASTIC
Plastic is a very useful material when die cut. This allows us to produce items such as: plastic stiffeners, plastic holddowns and plastic letters. Plastic comes in many different varieties and is found in almost any product that you come across. Due to their relatively low cost, ease of manufacture, versatility, and imperviousness to water, plastics are used in an enormous and expanding range of products, from paper clips to
Applications
- Plastic Letters
- Plastic Stiffeners
- Plastic Shapes
- Plastic Hold Downs
Types of Plastic
- Polyester
- Polyethylene
- PVC
- Polypropylene
- Polycarbonate
- UHMW
- HDPE
- Teflon
Capabilities
- Steel Rule Die Cutting
- Kiss Cutting
- Compound Dies
- Rotary Die Cutting(thin stock)
- Rotary Press Die Cutting(thin stock)
- Slitting
- Matched Metal Die Cutting
CLOTH / TEXTILES
Textiles consist of a network of artificial or natural fibers. Typically produced by crocheting, knotting, weaving, etc... Fabric and Cloth are commonly used when tailoring and dressmaking. Fabric and Cloth are both synonymous with textile assembly.
Applications
- Automotive Interiors
- Cleaning
- Panting Supplies
- Clothing Production
Types of Plastic
- Seat Covers
- Window Shade
- Canvases
- Cleaning Rags
- Uniforms
Capabilities
- Steel Rule Die Cutting
- Kiss Cutting
- Compound Dies
- Rotary Die Cutting
- Rotary Press Die Cutting
- Slitting
- Matched Metal Die Cutting
FABRICS
Accu-shape Die Cutting utilizes die cutting to cut all types of fabrics. The most common item we cut with Fabric is the felted fabrics. Fabric comes in many different forms and is used for many different applications.
Applications
- Door Fabric Inserts
- Car Seat Inserts
- BSR Patches
- NVH Patches
- Flocked Tape
- Padding
Types of Fabric
- Polyester
- Cotton
- Felt
- Non-Woven Fabric
- Carbon Fiber
- Denim
- Fleece
- Automotive Carpeting
Capabilities
- Steel Rule Die Cutting
- Kiss Cutting
- Compound Dies
- Rotary Die Cutting
- Rotary Press Die Cutting
- Slitting
- Matched Metal Die Cutting
FOAM
Foam is among the best material to die cut as it has many applications. Foam seals are the most common item cut from foam and benefits from the accuracy of die cutting.
Applications
- Packing Products
- Automotive Insulation
- Gaskets
Types of Plastic
- Closed Cell Foam
- Open Cell Polyurethane Foam
- Silicone Foam
- Urethane Foam
Capabilities
- Steel Rule Die Cutting
- Kiss Cutting
- Compound Dies
- Rotary Die Cutting
- Rotary Press Die Cutting
- Slitting
- Matched Metal Die Cutting
Other Materials
- Chipboard
- Vinyl
- Cork
- Felt
- Urethane
- Flocked Tape
- Fishpaper
- Neoprene
- Paper
- Sponge Rubber
- Pressure Sensitive Materials
- Rubber
- Silicone
ASTM F104 Materials
- Paper Gasketing
- Treated Paper (glue/glycerin)
- Low Temperature Materials
- Medium Temperature Materials
- High Temperature Materials
- Silicone Rubber (foam and solid)
- Coolant Resistant Materials
- Transmission Fluid Resistant Materials
- Cork Materials
- many more...
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