Question
What is standard die cutting and complex die cutting?
Answer
Die cutting is the process of cutting printed material into a shape other than a standard rectangle. Printers generally sort these jobs into two buckets, and the category affects both setup and price.
| Type | What it covers | Cost impact |
|---|---|---|
| Standard die cutting | Simple, common shapes such as rounded corners, circles, ovals, and basic geometric outlines | Lower, since the shapes are routine to set up |
| Complex die cutting | Intricate or unusual silhouettes with fine detail, tight curves, or interior cutouts | Higher, because custom tooling and closer proofing are required |
- The more detailed the outline, the more setup it needs.
- Interior cuts and thin protruding elements add difficulty.
- A clean vector outline of the cut path keeps complex jobs accurate.
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