Custom Die Cut Foam

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The surface of die cut foam & rubber can come with or without adhesive.

There are many types of foam materials to suit your applications:-

die cutting foam

By providing die cut foam through Shanyo, you will enjoy the following benefits：

Usually, we can use edge cut materials to reduce the cost of your molded parts further. Our fast quotation response time provides accurate and fast pricing information for your foam die cutting requirements.

Custom Die Foam lamination
Our custom foam die cutting lamination capabilities allow us to apply pressure-sensitive adhesives to specific areas of your die cut foam to meet your specific specifications. You can rely on Shanyo precision equipment and production technology to provide a consistent foam composition, and it is exactly what you need.

Characteristics of die cut products

• Efficient and fast

Due to the use of mechanized and automated production, die-cut products have the characteristics of high production efficiency, stable product quality, and controllable costs. At the same time, it can be produced and processed in large quantities and is suitable for large-scale production.

• High precision

Die-cutting products can achieve precise control of product size, shape, and dimensions, and can meet the accuracy requirements of plate angle, roundness, hole spacing, etc. Diversified product processing can be achieved through different die-cutting molds.

• Customizable

Die-cutting products can be flexibly customized, and die-cutting molds can be designed and produced according to product requirements to meet the different needs of printing, packaging, electronics, toys, medical, and other industries.

Application areas of die cut products

Die cut products are widely used in various industries, such as:

• Printing industry die cut: can produce labels, stickers, printed pendants, etc.
• Packaging industry die cut: can produce cartons, plastic boxes, leather goods boxes, shoe boxes, etc.
• Electronic industry die cut: can produce bushings, elastic seals, baffles, etc.
• Toy industry die cut: can produce mold sets, 3D kaleidoscopes, musical note greeting cards, etc.
• Medical device industry die cut: can produce medicine bottles, barrels and boxes, medical packaging materials, etc.

To sum up, die-cut products are an efficient, precise, and customized processing method that can meet the needs of different industries.

What are the processes for die cut products?

Flatbed, rotary, and semi-rotary die-cutting machines are considered industrial-scale die cutting machines and are designed for thicker, stiffer substrates and are capable of producing parts quickly Because the die-cutting process is simple, it is suitable for small or large-batch production. In industrial applications, the machine may be located directly downstream, and the starting material may be the output product of a previous process. Die cutting machines also have many features that make them a versatile and useful asset. In addition to cutting, it can perform other operations such as shaping, perforating, and scoring. The process is accomplished in a single or series of strokes on a press. Flatbed, rotary, and semi-rotary die-cutting machines are considered industrial-scale die cutting machines and are designed for thicker, stiffer substrates and are capable of producing parts quickly die cutting.

Die Cut Foam

Die cutting comes in many shapes and forms, and here are three main processes for you so you can determine which die cutting process to use for your custom labels. The three processes we will explore below are flatbed, rotary, and semi-rotary.

• Flatbed Die Cutting

Flat die cutting is a fast, efficient, and cost-effective way to produce simple parts. The process includes the use of a steel ruler mold, which consists of a series of metal strips or blades, the shape of which meets the parameters of the required parts. The cutting mold is connected to a hydraulic press or a mechanical press. Place the plate with a groove in the shape of the part as a female mold or a lower mold with an ejection material. The cutting action includes stacking the raw materials on the board and squeezing the mold and the board together.

Flatbed die-cutting machines use hydraulic presses and other lifting systems to press the die against a sheet of material. Generally speaking, flatbed die cutting is used for low-volume projects and larger-sized products. Flatbed molding machines tend to be better suited for heavier materials over 1/8 inch thick, such as felt, fiber, fabric, and metal, than most label materials.

Since it is a simple process, die cutting is suitable for low or high-volume manufacturing. In industrial applications, the machine may be located directly downstream, while the starting material may be the outgoing product from a preceding process. The die cutting machine also has many capabilities, making it a versatile and useful asset. It can perform other operations aside from cutting, such as forming, perforating, and scoring. The process is done on a press through a single or series of strokes. Flatbed, rotary, and semi-rotary die cutters are considered industrial-scale die cutting machines, designed for thicker and more rigid substrates able to produce parts at a fast turnaround. Meanwhile, manual and digital die cutting equipment are utilized to create simple and accessory parts. Its production rate is relatively slower and therefore suitable for low-volume orders.

The flatbed die cutting method is suitable for cutting thicker paper or multiple sheets of paper because it can exert greater force. A variety of materials can be processed using a flatbed die-cutting machine, and soft and semi-hard materials of different thicknesses can be processed. Flat die-cutting can be used for batch or semi-mass production, suitable for processing small production orders and large parts. Several sub-processes must be completed to use flat die-cutting to produce high-quality finished parts, as described below:

Flatbed Die Cutting Machine

• Rotary and semi rotary die cutting

Both rotary and semi-rotary types use rollers to feed long rolls and sheets of flexible material through the machine so they can be attached to the rolling dies of magnetic rollers and cut into the material.
Shanyo engineers found the half-rotation to be better suited for cutting labels because its design makes it more efficient at sharing custom labels. In the semi-rotary process, the cylindrical die rolls in a single direction, but the press moves the web back and forth as it cuts, allowing the printer to make multiple cuts on the web using a single roller. This process reduces the number of times the web needs to pass through the die-cutting system. Complete more complex cuts faster than standard rotary settings and improve turnaround time on print projects. After the roll is cut, the excess material is pulled away, leaving only the label.

Rotary and semi-rotary die cutting machines can use either solid molds or flexible molds.
A solid mold is a steel cylinder with the design built into the mold body, while a flexible mold is a thin steel plate that is bent around a magnetic cylinder. This makes flexible molds cheaper, which is great for businesses looking for custom molds for their labels.