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Here is an area that may help answer some commonly 
asked questions about Die Cutting Machines

• What is a "ROTARY DIE CUTTER"?

• Are there different types of Die Cutters?

• Is a Rotary press faster than a flatbed cutter?

• Does O'Connor Enterprises have the ability to meet MY needs?

• How much experience does my representative at O'Connor Enterprises have?

• Can my material be cut more efficiently with a Rotary cutter?

• A rotary die cutter is a more efficient way to cut all kinds of materials

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• Yes. There are several basic types with variations to each type.

These types are:

Soft cut Rotary

Advantages- can be either web fed or sheet fed.

                       (4) Standard Die Cylinder sizes

                        Many different Die cylinder widths

                       Medium to Hi speed

                       Uses low cost rotary steel rule dies

                        Many Die Makers

                        No die make ready

                        Uses standard anvil blankets

                        Cuts many different materials:

                         From abrasives, carpet, paper board,

                         Paper concrete stencils, corrugated

                         paper and corrugated plastic.

Disadvantages - not a precision cutting machine

                            Best attainable tolerance +/- .060.

                            Not suited for some foams.

                            Not suited for folding cartons.

                            Not suited for light films or papers.

  Steel to steel Rotary

                Advantages - High speed

                           High accuracy

                           Cuts thinner materials well

                           Can kiss cut

                            Can cut and score folding carton stock.

                            Cuts gaskets

                            Cuts films and bags

 Disadvantages – High die costs, not for short production runs 

                                or low quantity production runs.

                               Very few die makers

                               Only roll fed.

                               Narrow web sizes

                                           Large sizes cost prohibitive or not available

        Roller Press

        Advantages-

                        Standard sizes

                        low volume

                       Uses low cost steel rule dies

                        No die make ready

                        Cuts many different materials:

                         From abrasives, carpet, paper board,

                         corrugated paper and corrugated plastic.

Disadvantages - not a precision  cutting machine

                            Best attainable tolerance +/- .060.

                            Not suited for some foams.

                            Not suited for folding cartons.

                            Not suited for light films or papers.

   Flat bed Die cutters

   Advantages –many size ranges

                           slow to medium speed

                           High accuracy

                           Can be used for many materials

                           Can kiss cut

                            Can cut and score folding carton stock.

                            Cuts gaskets

                            Cuts films and bags

                            Cuts abrasives

                            Cuts to registration marks

                             Low die costs

 Disadvantages –   labor intensive if hand fed.

                                slower production runs.

The type you need depends on the job you need done, the materials your product is made from, how fast you need to produce your die cuts, and of course,

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• Yes, the rotary die cutter is MUCH faster and more efficient.

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• O'Connor Enterprises CAN meet and exceed your individual needs. You may have heard about us and Barry O'Connor over the years. There is no doubt that we can and will meet all of your needs.

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• Barry O'Connor has 28 years of experience. Click here if you would like to know a little more about Barry and his vast knowledge in this field and beyond.
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• YES!
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