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Unlike traditional die-cutting, the process of die-cutting or kiss-cutting involves cutting only the upper layers of the material, leaving the lower layer intact. This technique finds its primary application in the production of labels. The self-adhesive label material is die-cut into the desired shape, leaving the backing material untouched. This results in sheets of stickers from which the labels can be easily peeled.
The kiss-cut method is also widely employed in the manufacturing of packaging or pop-up cards. The created score lines allow the material to be folded easily and precisely. In this case, the score line replaces traditional creasing, with significantly lower residual forces compared to a crease.
Kiss-cut - the process for specialized applications.
Ideal for the production of labels in freeform and complex packaging.
Kiss-cutting involves a delicate touch in the machine setup. The depth of the kiss-cutting blades must be finely calibrated to a fraction of a millimeter. The sticker needs to be perfectly cut, ensuring that only the top layer is cut without damaging the backing sheet. This precision is crucial for easy peeling of self-adhesive labels. In the case of packaging, the material must be scored at the precise depth, facilitating neat folding of the paper while maintaining structural integrity.
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When it comes to stickers, one often thinks of adhesive images for children or for promotional purposes, perhaps even product labels or warning signs. However, kiss-cut adhesive films are also used in production and technology, for example, as self-adhesive stencils or covers. You can also have keyboard films and front and function films kiss-cut with us.
The kiss-cut forms are created individually and on a per-order basis for you. We achieve the best possible quality by perfectly aligning the components used with your product. In a kiss-cut form, both scoring lines and cutting and kiss-cutting knives can be installed. This allows for scoring, cutting, and kiss-cutting/creasing in a single operation.
We are happy to store the kiss-cut forms professionally for you after production, so they are readily available for the next use.
For kiss-cutting, PDF data or data from common graphic programs serve as templates. Since these are used for the construction of the kiss-cut form, the kiss-cutting shop only needs the contours. The different cutting lines can be in different colors from other lines. Alternatively, fold or perforation lines can be represented as dotted or dashed. If different processes are combined, no additional files are needed. Precision is required in the production of the kiss-cut form for notch-free kiss-cutting, and we coordinate with the kiss-cut form builder.
Kiss-cutting holds significant importance in the production of labels. Through the use of die-cutting, large quantities can be produced quickly and economically. Different shapes can be placed on a single sheet using die-cutting methods.
Another variant of kiss-cutting is scoring. Along the score lines, the material can be folded. In this case, scoring replaces a crease, with less residual force compared to a crease. The resulting fold is therefore much flatter. However, the material along the scored line is less stable. Therefore, kiss-cutting is often used for internal, non-visible folds, such as in complex packaging or pop-up cards.
We can process all formats up to a sheet size of 75 x 105 cm.
Generally, the shapes of labels are freely selectable. However, the feasibility of die-cut labels is limited by the need for die-cutting forms. We are happy to advise you on this complex topic. Feel free to contact us during the planning phase.
Intricate labels with complex shapes and inner contours can be produced using our laser systems.
We are happy to produce labels in your desired format. You can either provide the material or we can source it for you.
For kiss-cut labels, i.e., labels on carrier sheets, it is essential to choose material with uncut carrier material.
However, if you prefer individually die-cut labels, the carrier material should be slit. The stickers can then be easily peeled off because the carrier material can be opened at the slit.
