​WHAT IS STEEL RULE DIE

Steel rule die cutting is a type of die cutting that manipulates the stock material by pressing a sharp steel rule (“knife”) down into the material against a flat surface. The cutting edge pierces the material being converted, separating the part and the waste. This 2-dimensional process is also often referred to as flatbed die cutting. While more complex, the process is comparable to using a cookie cutter to cut specific shapes out of cookie dough.
Steel rule die cutting is an effective method of ​mass producing uniform components​ at a low cost. ​It is used for many applications, including printed folders, greeting cards, folding cartons, gaskets, labels, control panels and overlays, membrane switches, and medical disposables, including PPE used for protection against COVID-19.

BENEFITS OF USING STEEL RULE DIES

Die cutting offers a variety of benefits. Some of these include:

• Variety of Materials. Steel rule die cutting can be used to transform a wide range of soft and semi-rigid materials.
• Efficiency. The process is an efficient, high-speed method of creating uniform products with high quality, clean, vertical edges.
• Cost-effectiveness. The tooling for steel rule die-cutting is inexpensive, features a short set-up time, and allows multiple dies to be nested and integrated into a single die board to reduce raw material waste. The customer can cut many pieces in a shorter period of time than is possible with other methods. Steel rule die-cutting offers an efficient and cost-effective solution for short to medium production runs.
• Versatility. The process can be used with thin or thick materials and is suitable for creating large or small parts. Steel rule die cutting produces minimal material deformation and can be used to kiss cut, allowing your die-cut parts to be delivered in rolls if needed. Dies may also be nested to create multiple cuts at once.
• Accuracy & Precision. Steel rule die cutting is a precise way to cut a material, which produces cuts that are the same each time, within a small margin of error.

WHY CHOOSING KESSLER STEEL RULE DIE 

Operating since 1985. Our master die makers are true craftsmen in their field with over 45 years experience building superior cutting dies. ​Our top priority is your continued success and satisfaction.  Please call or email with your quote request.

SERVICES

KSRD serving the folding carton, gasket, and corrugated industries. Our staff can help design, create samples, and deliver timely finished goods for clients to see their product.

Gaskets

Folding Cartons

Die Cuts