Die-cutting that tears or leaves a tag

A die-cut that tears, leaves a tag, or cuts too far is a make-ready problem: too much pressure, a dull edge, or a liner that was not meant to be cut.

Checks

1. Check whether the cut is too deep or too shallow before you add pressure everywhere. One high spot is not a dull die.
2. On labels, the liner should stay intact. A cut into the liner becomes a web break at the rewind.
3. A laminating film over the sheet needs a die that can cut the film and the board. A die set for bare board will tag.
4. Replace or nick a dull rule before you crush the sheet trying to make it cut.

Materials in the directory

Compare label stock, paperboard, laminating films.