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FLAT BED DIE CUTTING SERVICES

Reduce the Chance of Edge Deformities

Flat Bed Die Cutting Explained

Flat bed die cutting uses custom-shaped blades to stamp out parts like cookie cutters. A converter places the custom-fabricated die tool in a hydraulic or mechanical flat bed press, where matching slots beneath allow for a clean cut and easy removal of the finished piece. 

Manufacturers use flat bed die cutting to build various products, including:

  • Custom gaskets or seals
  • Medical device components
  • Thermal and acoustic insulation materials
  • EMI/RFI shielding materials
  • Interior and exterior automotive parts

and many other products. Converters can easily change tools and achieve cuts with fewer edge deformities using this method. 

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What is Flat Bed Die Cutting Used For?

PROS

CONS
Tools can be changed easily and quickly Has to start and stop (index) each time it wants to make a cut
Cuts thick and sheeted materials Hard tooling is still required for custom shapes
Excellent for low-volume projects 

May become less economical at higher volumes

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Is Flat Bed Die Cutting Right for My Project?

Flat bed die cutting isn't the best choice for every project; however, it may fit your solution if it includes the following:
  • Thick rubber or foam materials
  • Clean cuts with little to no adhesive contamination permitted
  • Deep or multi-layered cuts
  • Lower part volumes (in the hundreds or low thousands)

If these factors fit your project, call us, and our team will help you get started.

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Q&A Guide

Flexible Material Converting

People who don’t know flexible material converting inside and out usually ask adhesive converters some similar questions:

  • “What kind of flexible material can be converted?”
  • “How do I choose material?”
  • “Can’t I convert in-house?”
  • “What makes a quality converter?”
  • “How do I evaluate a converter?”

That’s why we’ve created a guide loaded with answers and insights: Flexible Material Converting Q&A. It covers the essence of converting (transforming raw materials into final products) while stressing the importance of seeing both the small details and the big picture.

“Strouse handles the difficult converting projects flawlessly. If there is an application other converters can’t solve, I know to come to Strouse. Their knowledge and expertise make the impossible projects possible.”
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