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title: "What is die cutting printing, and how is it different from standard cutting?"
description: "Die cutting uses a custom-shaped steel blade to cut printed material into non-rectangular shapes, while standard cutting relies on a straight guillotine bl"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# What is die cutting printing, and how is it different from standard cutting?

Die cutting uses a custom-shaped steel blade to cut printed material into non-rectangular shapes, while standard cutting relies on a straight guillotine bl

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