Rotary vs Flatbed Die Cutting
Manufacturing
Rotary vs Flatbed Die Cutting
Compare rotary and flatbed die cutting around geometry, material construction, tooling, development speed, and production volume.
Rotary and flatbed die cutting can both produce precise adhesive components. The better choice depends on part geometry, material stack, tolerance, annual volume, delivery format, and how mature the design is.
Rotary Die Cutting
Rotary tooling cuts as the web moves continuously through the line. It integrates efficiently with lamination, printing, slitting, waste removal, inspection, and roll delivery for repeat programs.
Flatbed Die Cutting
Flatbed equipment processes material in indexed steps using a flat tool. It can suit thicker materials, internal windows, complex multilayer stacks, prototypes, and lower-volume production where flexibility is important.
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