Rotary die cutting is a high speed, cost effective method of cutting precision gaskets and custom parts on high volume orders. It is superior in holding tight tolerances and offers multiple operations, such as laminating, slitting, and cutting during the process. Rotary cutting is an excellent method of producing kiss cut adhesive backed parts.
Rotary Die Cutting Capabilities and Ranges
Rotary die cutting from CGR Products can cut a wide variety of materials such as VHB Tapes and Foam Materials. We can accommodate rotary dies up to 16″ wide. We have the unique capability of running heated dies. This is primarily for heat sealing 3M Thinsulate. Heated dies can also be used to seal two or more layers of material together. For larger parts, we can incorporate other cutting capabilities — visit our custom cutting page to learn more.
- High speed precision cutting
- Easy “peel and stick” application
- Sizes up to 16″ wide
- Superior in holding tight tolerances
- Multiple operations
- Heat sealing of 3M Thinsulate
- High volume gaskets and seals
For more information about rotary cutting, please don’t hesitate to contact CGR Products.
Engineering & Capability FAQ
Can rotary die cutting combine multiple operations like laminating and slitting into a single run?
- Yes. One of the greatest advantages of rotary die cutting is its ability to perform inline multi-stage converting, including laminating, slitting, and cutting in a single pass.
- Because the material moves continuously through rolling cylindrical dies, we can introduce pressure-sensitive adhesives (such as 3M VHB Tapes) to a raw foam or rubber substrate right on the line before the final shape is stamped. Additionally, our facilities feature specialized heated rotary dies. This unique capability allows us to heat-seal complex acoustic or thermal insulation materials—like 3M Thinsulate™—or permanently fuse multiple distinct material layers together during high-speed production runs.
How does kiss-cutting work on a rotary press for “peel and stick” gasket applications?
- Rotary kiss-cutting precisely cuts through the face material and adhesive layer down to, but not through, the underlying release liner.
- This high-speed precision creates a continuous roll or sheet of finished parts that operators can easily pull off for effortless “peel and stick” application during final assembly. Rotary cutting is the absolute best method for high-volume kiss-cut orders because the rolling cylindrical dies maintain a perfectly uniform depth pressure. This eliminates the risk of slicing through the backing paper, ensuring a clean, reliable release on the factory floor.
What are the material width and processing limits for high-speed rotary die cutting?
- CGR Products can accommodate custom rotary dies up to 16″ wide across our high-volume production lines.
- Our advanced equipment includes individual servo-controlled multi-station rotary systems (such as our high-volume Delta Modtech machinery). These servo controls allow us to run independent speeds at each die station, maximizing material savings and allowing for exceptionally tight tolerances on multi-layered parts. For components that exceed our 16″ rotary width threshold, we can easily transition your project to our large-format flatbed die-cutting presses to ensure seamless scaling.