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type: faq
title: "What is die-cutting and how does it work?"
description: "Die-cutting is a finishing process that cuts printed pieces into custom shapes instead of leaving them as plain rectangles. A shaped blade or digital cutte"
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tags: ["Sticker & Label Printing", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# What is die-cutting and how does it work?

Die-cutting is a finishing process that cuts printed pieces into custom shapes instead of leaving them as plain rectangles. A shaped blade or digital cutte

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