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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