Different Dies For Die Cutters

One major advantage of using die cutters is their versatility. Since the output is dependent on the shape and configuration of an interchangeable die, users can perform many different operations using the same cutting machine by simply changing the die. The die in the die cutters can also be specialized for specific projects like those that involve bending, coining, or curling. For the most part the name of the die signifies its specialized purpose.

Bending

Bending is a process where the die is used to deform the material through pressure. An example of this would be bending the L into an L bracket.

Curling

Curling is the process of using a die to roll or bend the material into a curved shape. This is commonly used with door hinges and removing sharp edges on sheet metal parts.

Forming

This is commonly used to form rounded cylindrical parts using a die cutter.

Blanking

Blanking is a method for cutting material by trimming it from its flat exterior edge. The blanking die applies pressure uniformly, creating a precise flat cut.

Coining

This is a stamping process that is used to stamp circular holes in a material. Using a pressurized force clamping a punch and a die you can create intricate and precise products.

Roll Forming

This process is uses a series of rolls to stamp a continuous stream of stock as it is pushed through the die cutters. This is great for long materials that need a specific design.

Broaching

Broaching Dies can be useful when you are shaping a material that is too thick or hard to be cut by other means. This method uses a number of rows of increasingly large cutting teeth to slice away material precisely and with haste.

Drawing

This is process stretches a material to a certain length. You will find this used in products like wires, tubing or bars.

Swaging

This method is used to create a necking down effect on a material using either a cold or hot process. You can see this often in the tapered end of a bullet casing.

Extrusion

Extrusion is similar to coining, with the exception of the material not taking on the impression of the punch as well.

Cut Off

When you need excess material removed from an end product you will use this process. Die cutters using a cut off die will be able to cut or shorten a material to a set length.

Bulging

The bulging fluid die uses water or oil to expand a material. This process is commonly used to expand pipes or other cylindrical parts.

These are just a few examples of the dies used in Die Cutters and the processes they are involved in. The advantage of using die cutters in an industry is largely due to the versatility of the machine. If you have need of more than one of the mention processes then a die cutter is perfect for you. Just by swapping out the die in the machine you can alter the function.