Overview
CGR Products provides custom kiss cutting services for pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), flexible foams, rubber gaskets, and specialty tapes. Using high-precision flatbed and rotary die cutting equipment, kiss cutting slices cleanly through the top substrate and adhesive layer while leaving the continuous protective release liner intact. This creates “peel and stick” parts delivered on rolls or sheets for accelerated assembly line production.
Core Kiss Cutting Capabilities
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Precision Depth Control: Ultra-tight mechanical tolerances allow die blades to cut through dense rubbers, open/closed-cell foams, or thin film adhesives without scoring or piercing the underlying paper or PET release liner.
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Roll & Sheet Delivery Formats: Parts can be supplied in continuous rolled coils (with optional matrix removal) or cut into convenient flat sheets for manual or automated pick-and-place assembly.
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Waste / Matrix Removal (Weeding): Automated stripping removes the excess outer scrap material (matrix) surrounding the parts, leaving clean, isolated components on the liner for effortless peeling.
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Extended Liner & Pull Tabs: Optional extended liners or custom pull-tab features can be engineered into the parts to speed up operator hand assembly and eliminate peeling frustration.
Technical Specifications Summary Table
| Specification / Attribute | Capability Range / Parameter |
| Methods | High-Speed Rotary Kiss Cutting & Precision Flatbed Pressing |
| Delivery Options | Continuous Rolls, Kiss-Cut Sheets, or Strips |
| Special Features | Matrix Scrap Stripping (Weeding), Extended Liners, Pull Tabs |
| Adhesive Backings | 3M™ VHB™ Tapes, Acrylic, Rubber, & Silicone PSAs |
| Primary Substrates | PORON® Urethane, Sponge Rubber, Foams, Specialty Films, Tapes |
| Ideal Application | High-volume “Peel and Stick” industrial & automotive assembly lines |
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is kiss cutting?
Kiss cutting is a specialized die cutting process where the top material and pressure-sensitive adhesive are cut through completely, but the protective release liner backing remains untouched and continuous.
What are the main benefits of kiss-cut parts for manufacturing?
Kiss-cut parts dramatically reduce assembly time by providing “peel and stick” convenience. Parts stay neatly organized on rolls or sheets, preventing damaged edges, lost components, and tedious liner removal.
What is matrix removal (weeding) in kiss cutting?
Matrix removal is the process of stripping away the excess scrap material around the die-cut parts after cutting. This leaves only the finished parts cleanly exposed on the continuous backing paper, making them faster to pick and apply.