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Compared to traditional circular or rectangular stickers, alien stickers have always been more popular among people.
Die cut stickers are special shaped stickers processed through professional die cutting technology. Its core feature lies in breaking through the limitations of traditional squares or rectangles, and being able to cut any custom contour according to design requirements. It is widely used in commercial business cards, labels, advertising materials, and other scenarios.
Processing principle: A cutting die that matches the design shape needs to be pre made, and materials (such as paper, plastic, metal sheets, etc.) are cut into specific shapes through mechanical pressure.
Visual effect: The cut stickers have precise edges and unique shapes, which can enhance the beauty and brand recognition of the product.
Processing technology and classification of Die Cut stickers
The processing of Die Cut stickers relies on knife mold making technology, which is mainly divided into two categories: traditional knife molds and laser knife molds. The specific differences are as follows:
Comparison between traditional knife molds and laser knife molds
| Technical type | Production method | Precision error | Applicable scenarios | limitation |
| Traditional knife molds | Manually embedding steel blades on wooden boards | 0.5mm-1mm | Stickers with simple shapes and low precision requirements | Difficult to process complex shapes, relying on manual technology |
| Laser knife mold | Automated production of laser cutting technology | ＜0.1mm | Stickers with complex shapes and high-precision requirements | High equipment cost |
The difference between full cutting and half cutting processes
Die Cut stickers can be divided into full cut and half cut (Kiss Cut) according to the cutting depth:
Die Cut: Completely cut the surface and back layers of the sticker to form independent labels, suitable for packaging boxes, advertising stickers, etc.
Kiss Cut: Only cut the surface material, leaving the backing paper intact for easy peeling, commonly used in barcodes and adhesive labels.
Cost and Design Considerations for Die Cut Stickers
Cost composition factors
1. Mold cost: Customized molds are fixed costs, and the higher the complexity, the higher the cost. They are suitable for mass production to dilute costs.
2. Materials and Quantity: The type of material (such as PVC, metal foil) and printing quantity affect the total cost, and the processing cost of laser cutting dies is higher than that of traditional cutting dies.
Design Considerations
Shape limitation: Traditional cutting dies are difficult to handle sharp corners and subtle curves. For complex designs, it is recommended to use laser cutting dies.
Error tolerance: If high-precision bonding is required (such as electronic component labels), laser cutting dies should be prioritized to control errors.
Application scenario matching: For retail scenarios, it is recommended to choose fully cut stickers to enhance the display effect; Multi material collection stickers can use half cutting technology to save backing materials.
The application advantages and industry value of Die Cut stickers
Creative expression: Support customized shape design to assist in brand differentiation competition, such as irregular logo stickers and artistic packaging.
Functional practicality: Full cut stickers can be used directly as independent labels, while half cut stickers are easy for users to quickly peel off, enhancing the user experience.
Wide industry adaptability: covering printing, packaging, advertising, electronics and other fields, such as 3M double-sided adhesive die-cutting processing, automotive interior stickers, etc.
By selecting appropriate knife mold technology and cutting processes, Die Cut stickers can balance cost and creative needs, becoming a key technology for enhancing product added value in modern printing processing.
With well-equipped testing equipment and strong technical force, we have several inward rotogravure printing machines and fully automatic label printing machines.
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