Tobias Reed Production Knowledge Lead at 4OVER4.COM
Tobias is our voice for cutting, binding and large format, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.
Question
What is die cutting printing, and how is it different from standard cutting?
Answer
Die cutting uses a custom-shaped steel blade to cut printed material into non-rectangular shapes, while standard cutting relies on a straight guillotine blade that only makes straight, rectangular trims.
| Die cutting | Standard cutting | |
|---|---|---|
| Blade | Custom-shaped steel die | Straight guillotine blade |
| Shapes | Circles, curves, silhouettes, custom outlines | Rectangles and squares |
| Best for | Unique shapes and branded forms | Standard cards and flyers |
- Die cutting can follow the contour of a logo or product silhouette.
- Standard cutting is faster and ideal for conventional rectangular pieces.
If your design depends on an unusual outline, die cutting is what makes shapes possible that a straight blade simply cannot produce.
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