Laser Die Cutting Machine - Professional Graphic Cutter

In simple terms, a laser die cutter uses a laser to completely cut through the paper. Since no physical cutting tool comes in contact with the paper, the level of detail possible in a laser cutdesign is limited primarily by the durability required of the finished product. The design is created as a moving laser cuts the intricate design into the paper.

The Future of Laser Die Cutting

Laser Die CuttingAs a graphic arts medium, it is still in its infancy. Although it has been used successfully by most greeting card companies for over 20 years, it is only now beginning to be more widely used in the graphic arts industry.

Features of Laser Die Cutting: 

? Incredibly complex and fine details

? Wide range of applications

? Very suitable for small batches

? Creates many opportunities for the designer's imagination

Benefits of laser die cutting:

? More complex and detailed designs can be produced, which cannot be done by other methods such as steel rule die cutting

? No mold is required, because the time to create the mold is eliminated, the production time can be shortened

? The process is chemical-free and there is almost no waste

Things to Consider:

Many companies offer laser marking services for trophies, signs and plaques made from glass, wood and steel. Laser die cutting on paper, however, requires a different skill set as the heat from the laser can sometimes cause some discoloration or laser burn around the design on one side of the paper. This can be solved by printing a neutral color on the target side, designing the artwork so that the target side is not seen, or using discoloration as part of the design, such as an "antique" look for a lace pattern. However, the best way to avoid laser burns is to choose paper stock that will cut cleanly in the early design stages.