DIE-CUTTING

ADVANTAGES

Useful products (tabs, folders) and near unlimited shapes die cutting can provide unique edges and patterns to projects. "Laser cutting" handles fine detail while "Razor cutting" offers relatively inexpensive limitations..

LIMITATIONS

Can require a "knock out" tab "Laser" can be expensive, have a long leadtime, and create burned areas.

PROCESS

Pre Press: Metal blades into type-high wood cut

On Press: Cut paper away from sheet

Post Press: Cut paper recycled