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Flexible Cutting Die Equipment Solution
5-machine line for flexible cutting dies and hot-foil stamping dies — sharp edge definition with optional nickel plating for production runs.
Production Process Flow
From raw material to finished part — the complete 5-step production line for cutting die.
1
Exposure
Image the die pattern
2
Developing
Open the resist
3
Etching
Form sharp cutting edges
4
CNC Engraving
Add relief & details
5
Nickel Plating
Harden for long life
Complete Equipment List
Every machine on the production line, with its function and link to the product page.
| # | Machine | Function on this line | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Single Side Vacuum Exposure Machine | Image the die pattern on steel sheet | |
| 02 | PCB Developing Machine | Develop the photoresist pattern | |
| 03 | Cutting Die Etching Machine | Etch the cutting edges | |
| 04 | Nickel Electroplating Line | Hard nickel plating for die life | |
| 05 | Baking Oven | Cure photoresist before etching |
Key Production Parameters
What to specify when requesting a quote for this production line.
Die steel0.5 – 1.5 mm tool steel
Edge angle30° – 60°
Edge radius< 0.05 mm
Max die size500 × 700 mm
Die life1 – 5 million cuts
PlatingHard Ni 5 – 15 µm
Throughput50 – 200 dies / shift
Best forPackaging, labels, gaskets
Sample Products
Examples of parts made on a typical cutting die line.
Conveyor die etcher
Cutting die sample
Die plate sample
Flexible die detail
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