4.1 ~ Paper and board processes

State paper and board forming process

Die cutting and creasing, bending, laser cutting

What are the uses of cutters?

Used to cut out nets or developments that, when folded and assembled, will form a 3D shape such as a box

What are steel cutting dies and creasing rules uses?

Used to cut out the net shape from the sheet of paper and board, ready for assembly

Some machines ....

Will cut, crease and fold the edges to create the 3D shape in one process

Bending process

Stamped out net is placed on a folding table; some die cutters may include moving parts that help to bend or fold parts of a net automatically

Laser cutting

Ideal for prototype or small - scale production because it can be used to cut, engrave and perforate papers and boards

Laser cutting advantages

Faster than traditional methods; gives repeated accuracy; provides a high level of detail; allows the design to be quickly edited and then manufactured

Cutting dies

Die cutters are used to cut out 'nets' or 'developments' that, when folded and assembled, will form a 3D shape such as a box

Creasing rules

Creases are created using a blunt creasing cutter to make crease areas for folding edges

Die cutting machine