Slitting & Rewinding
Custom widths, spooling and tension-controlled rewinding from jumbo rolls.
Service detailsPrecision Die Cutting & Tape Converting
From jumbo rolls to ready-to-install parts: flat-bed and rotary die-cutting, laser cutting, lamination and kitting, supported by in-house tooling and first-article inspection.
Drawing to productionTolerance per drawingSample timing at quotationShenzhen plant
What this service is for
From a drawing to a part your line can install
Die-cutting is where a tape becomes a part. The material, the liner and the adhesive are already chosen; our job is to cut them to a drawing, hold the dimensions that matter across a run, and present the result so your line can pick it up without touching the adhesive face.
We run flat-bed and rotary die-cutting with CNC and laser cutting behind them, in the same plant as the slitting and lamination lines. That matters on a converted part: a dimension, a liner release or a nesting layout can usually be fixed by changing the setup, and the person who can change it is standing next to the machine.
4Die-cutting lines
Drawing reviewTolerance confirmed before tooling
QuotationSample timing confirmed there
By agreementProduction lead time per material
Capabilities
Flat-bed die-cutting
Prototype to mass production; complex outlines, narrow edges and multi-layer constructions.
Rotary die-cutting
High-volume roll-to-roll production with stable tolerance and efficient material use.
Laser cutting
Complex shapes and fast prototypes without hard tooling.
Lamination
Tape + foam, film, liner or another adhesive layer.
Kitting
Multi-part sets, sequence packing and custom presentation.
Inspection
First article, dimensional and visual checks; batch traceability.
How the work is actually set up
What sits behind the service page, stated the same way as on the plant page, so a capacity claim can be checked in one place rather than in five.
Flat-bed presses
Thicker materials, foam and laminates, parts that still change, and programs where tooling cost has to stay low. Sheet layout and nesting are set with the pick method in mind.
Rotary die-cutting
Roll-to-roll for stable, thinner materials at volume, with continuous matrix stripping and registration carried from the web rather than from a sheet.
Laser cutting
Complex outlines and prototype quantities with no hard tooling, so a design can be revised before anyone commits to a cylinder or a steel rule.
CNC and oscillating tool
Thick stacks, large low-volume parts and materials that should not be heated. Fixturing and tool path are settled on the drawing review.
Tooling decisions in-house
Whether a change needs a new tool, a modified tool or only a setup is answered before the order, because that answer is what the next revision costs.
The specification items we settle before quoting
| Specification item | How it gets confirmed |
|---|---|
| Drawing and revision | Built and quoted against a stated revision; the revision is what the first-article report and the packing label carry. |
| Tolerance | Stated per feature against your drawing, after the material and the cutting route are known. We do not quote a generic band for a part we have not seen. |
| Material build-up | Grade, carrier, adhesive, thickness and liner recorded on the work order, so a repeat order is the same part rather than a similar one. |
| Liner and release | Liner type, slit or extended edge, release level and pick direction agreed against your feeder or your operator before the run. |
| Matrix handling | Stripped, weeded or back-perforated, chosen by part size and fragility; this is a process decision and it belongs in the order. |
| Adhesive bleed and edge quality | Tool, pressure and material condition set so bleed and die marks stay inside what the approved boundary sample shows. |
| Volume and tooling route | Prototype, pilot and production routes quoted separately, so you can see what a volume step actually changes. |
| Inspection and approval | First-article scope, report format, who approves and what re-approves after a change, agreed before tooling is cut. |
Nothing in this table is a standing promise. It is the list we work through with you; the answers end up in the quotation and on the work order.
Process
Drawing review
Send PDF, DXF, STEP or a dimensioned sample. We review manufacturability and propose material and liner.
Tooling
We choose flat-bed, rotary or laser tooling based on shape, volume and tolerance.
Sample
We produce a sample for fit and function, with first-article inspection.
Production
After approval, we run production with dimensional and visual checks and batch traceability.
What to send with a request
Send what you already have. A partial list still gets a useful answer, and whatever is missing simply becomes the question we ask back.
- A PDF, DXF or STEP drawing with the revision number, or the sample part you use today
- The material, or the brand grade you hold if you want the construction read back
- Which dimensions are functional, and what the part has to fit into
- Annual quantity and the release pattern, so the cutting route can be chosen honestly
- How the part is picked up: by hand, from a tray, by robot or from a feeder
- The documents your quality system expects to receive with the part
How the result is inspected and released
First-article inspection
Dimensions measured on the production material and tool, reported against the drawing and attached to the approval record.
In-process checks
Dimensional and visual checks through the run, so a tolerance is stated from production behaviour rather than from one good sample.
Boundary sample
An approved visual reference for burrs, bleed and die marks, kept so the next order is judged the same way as this one.
Batch traceability
Lot, material batch, converting record and inspection result tied to the shipped packs, so a complaint narrows to a work order.
Packing and shipment
- Parts ship on their liner in the pick order the line expects, in flat boxes sized to the sheet rather than to a standard carton.
- Every pack carries part name, drawing revision, lot, sheet count and quantity, so receiving can close an inspection without opening boxes.
- Sequence kits are labelled by station and packed in consumption order.
- Sea freight uses ISPM 15-marked pallet material, with moisture protection for humid destinations.
Freight term, routing and destination charges are stated on the quotation. The logistics notes and the technical guides explain how each of those lines is worked out.
Materials we convert
PETFoamNon-wovenTransfer tapePIAluminum foilConductive tapeLaminates
The material list is a guide. Send the grade or performance requirement and we will confirm compatibility with the cutting route.
Product families this service converts
Industries that use it
Questions buyers ask about Die Cutting
What is the typical die-cutting tolerance?
It depends on the material, thickness, part size and cutting route, so we state the achievable tolerance against your drawing before tooling is cut rather than quoting a generic figure.
How much does tooling cost?
Tooling depends on the shape, size, material and cutting method. We quote tooling separately and advise on the most economical route.
Can you cut prototypes before tooling?
Yes. Laser cutting or low-cost flat-bed tooling can produce prototypes for fit and function testing.
Can you laminate multiple materials?
Yes. We laminate tape with foam, film, liner or another adhesive layer and supply a converted part.
What file format do you need for a die cut tape quote?
A PDF, DXF or STEP drawing with dimensions and the tolerance that matters is ideal. A sample or a dimensioned photograph also works, provided we get the material, the annual volume and how the part is used.
What is the difference between kiss cut and die cut?
Kiss cutting cuts the material and not the liner, so pieces stay in place on the sheet for peeling. Die cutting separates the part completely, which is what you need for a ready-to-install piece or a built-up layer.
Flat bed or rotary die cutting — which one should I choose?
Flat-bed suits thicker materials, lower volumes and parts that change often, because tooling is cheaper and faster. Rotary suits thin materials at high volume, because the cylindrical tool amortises quickly and holds consistently. We also cut by laser where hard tooling is not worth it.
Do you remove the matrix waste from die cut parts?
Yes for most parts, we strip the waste matrix so pieces stay on the liner in position. For very small or delicate pieces we use weeding, a back-perforated liner or kitting instead, decided on the drawing review.
Can you hold a tight tolerance on foam parts?
Foam relaxes after cutting, so the dimension measured on the press is not the dimension that arrives. The honest route is to cut a sample, condition it, measure it and then tell you what the process holds on your material and your part size. Where a foam dimension is functional, we would rather change the design or the material than promise a band the process cannot keep.
Do you cut customer-supplied material?
Yes, as toll converting. We inspect what arrives, tell you what it will and will not do on the tool, and quote on the basis that incoming batch variation is outside our control. If the material is the reason a tolerance is missed, that shows up in the report rather than in a dispute.
What does a prototype cost compared with production tooling?
Laser and low-cost flat-bed tooling keep the first quantity cheap because there is no hard tool to buy; rotary tooling costs more up front and pays back per piece at volume. We quote both against your drawing and your forecast, so the choice is arithmetic rather than a guess about next year.
How do you prevent liner release problems on an automated line?
By treating presentation as part of the specification: liner type and thickness, release level, slit or extended edge, wind direction and the pick point all get agreed with the feeder before the run. When a line reports liner lift or a double pick, that is where we look first, because the part itself usually measures correctly.
Application solutions
Medical & IVD Mid-SeparatorElectronics Masking & Light BlockingAutomotive Security & IdentificationDisplay & Window BondingIVD Hydrophilic Film
Other converting services
Lamination & Converting
Tape + foam, film, liner and multi-layer adhesive constructions.
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OEM & Private Label
Private-label rolls, printed tape, custom packaging and kitted supply programs.
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Custom Adhesive Solutions
Material selection, prototyping and supply programs for new projects.
Service detailsSheeting & Cut-to-Size
Tape and laminate converted to sheets in a stated width and length, loose or on a liner.
Service detailsPrinted Tape & Core Marking
Flexographic printing on tape backs, liners, cores and packaging for identification and branding.
Service details
Spooling & Continuous Length
Rolls spliced and wound onto one core so an automated line runs without a roll change.
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Packaging & Kitting
Shrink-sealed rolls, bagged and counted parts, kitted sets and custom printed cartons.
Service detailsIsland Placement
Small or soft parts built into a layer and presented in position, so an assembly places in one step.
Service detailsHave a part that is hard to cut?
Send the drawing and the problem. We will review the material, liner and cutting route before quoting.