a modern method of separating self-adhesive stamps. A cut completely penetrates the paper all around the stamp, making it possible to remove individual stamps from the liner that is underneath. Die cuts can take a variety of shapes, including straight lines, and wavy lines that simulate traditional perforations.

Shapes or letters cut from card stock by special machines such as the Accu-Cut for use in Scrapbooking.

Letter or shape cut from a commercial or personal machine. Many styles feature perforated lines and open areas that add detail to the piece.

The method of cutting paper into irregular shapes by metallic die to specified dimensions.

The actual shape of a pressure sensitive label made by the cutting edge of a die.

A process of cutting paper in shapes or angles that are not square, this requires producing a metal die from a pattern.

The cutting of special shapes from printed or un-printed material.

Card or paper sleeve with a cut out centre which exposes the label on the record or CD, Many Company Sleeves Are Die Cut

Refers to the cut that produces a label shape. In rectangles, it distinguishes rounded corners from the square corners common to butt cut labels and is a requirement for automatically applied labels.

Envelopes that are cut with steel envelope die.

Shapes usually made from paper and cardstock, used widely in scrapbooking to create themes and backgrounds to pages. A cut out image of a Christmas Tree could be used on a card for the background for stamping or can be placed behind a photo on a scrapbooking page for special effect.

The use of sharp steel rules to cut special shapes.

A fabrication process that cuts parts from sheets of plastic or other materials. ielectric. A nonconductor of electrical current. There are no definitions under the letter aceshield. A protective device commonly intended to shield the wearer's face, or portions thereof, in addition to the eyes, from certain hazards. Faceshields are secondary protectors and shall be used only with primary eye protection. A faceshield includes a headgear, or other mounting device, and window in combination.

A steel rule die is created and is used like a cookie cutter. The most common example are the slit cut to hold a business card.

A precision cut-out made in case foam that matches the item to be encased accurately. A pre-cut, steel rule template is typically used as the "die".

When a specially designed steel die custom cuts paper or other material into unique shapes and designs. Die cuts can add substantially to the cost of a job.

Method of producing repetitive cutout shapes in quantity.

Uses a steel-rule cutting die to stamp out irregular shapes. Used when straight lines and right angle cuts do not produce the desired shape for the box. Die cuts can be used to achieve angles, curves, slits, perforations, and cut-outs.

Type of label supply used in on demand applications. See also butt cut.

A shape or letter cut from paper with a special die cutting machine. Close Window

Die cutting is the process whereby shapes are cut out of paper, or other substrates. Designers will generally have to specify a cutting grid, in their page layout or vector drawing program, that the printer will use as a guide for making the Die.

Letter or shape cut from a commercial or personal machine. These letters or shapes can be put through a sticker-making machine and stuck on to the layout.

To cut irregular shapes in paper or paperboard using a die.

To cut labels with a die. The line of severance between a pressure sensitive label and its matrix or adjoining labels made by the cutting edge of a die. A term used to describe a label formed by die-cutting.

Shapes or letters cut from card stock by special machines and sold for use in scrapbooking.

A mechanical process for cutting, scoring, and creasing a finished print or card stock.

The act of cutting raw material (such as a box blank) by using a die.

the trimming or cutting of a document into a pattern or shape.

The technique of using sharp steel rules to make cuts in printed sheets for boxes, folders, pop-up brochures, and other specialized printing jobs.

A shape or slit cut-out made by a steel-rule die. DavidGregory.biz carries many products with die cuts, e.g., painted feet or hands on baby announcements, to add texture to our products.

Any paper cut by the publisher into a shape other than a rectangle, such as the shape of an angel, Santa, or animal.

To precut tape into a finished shape through the use of a cutting tool (die). This saves time in using the tape in an assembly process.

A method for punching out any specific shape by using a metal form that is called a die.

A form of separation usually employed on self-adhesive stamps. During processing, an edged tool (die) completely penetrates the stamp paper on all sides of the printed stamp, making the removal of the individual stamps from the liner possible. Die cuts may be straight, shaped in wavy lines to simulate perforation teeth, or take other forms.