Rotary Die Cutting Machines | High-volume packaging/labels (e.g., clothing tags, playing cards) | High-speed rotary cutting (▲▲▲, 200m/min per ISO 9283), automatic feeding (▲▲, ISO compliant), CE certified | Exceptional throughput (▲▲▲), automated workflow reduces labor (▲▲), consistent quality (▲▲) | High upfront cost (▲▲▲), requires large space (▲▲), complex die setup (▲▲) |
Flatbed Die Cutting Machines | Small/medium batches, prototyping (e.g., unique stickers, test runs) | Precision flatbed cutting (▲▲, 0.2mm tolerance per ASTM E545), semi-automatic operation (▲) | Flexible for small runs (▲▲), lower initial cost (▲▲) | Slower production (▲▲), higher per-unit cost for mass production (▲▲) |
Laser Die Cutting Machines | Intricate designs (e.g., detailed playing cards, custom labels) | Laser precision (▲▲▲, 0.1mm tolerance per ISO 13322), no physical dies required (▲▲) | Zero die costs (▲▲▲), design flexibility (▲▲▲) | Limited material compatibility (▲▲▲), higher energy use (▲▲) |
Manual Die Cutting Machines | Small-scale/DIY projects (e.g., handmade stickers, prototypes) | Manual operation (▲, ISO 13849 compliant), low-speed (▲, 15m/min) | Low cost (▲▲▲), portable (▲▲) | Labor-intensive (▲▲▲), low output (▲▲▲) |
Digital Die Cutting Machines | Custom labels, personalized items (e.g., on-demand clothing tags) | Computer-controlled cutting (▲▲, 100 designs/hour per ISO 12845), accepts digital files (▲▲) | Easy design integration (▲▲▲), precise for custom work (▲▲) | Limited material thickness (▲▲▲), slower than industrial models (▲▲) |
Hybrid Die Cutting Machines | Mixed batch sizes (e.g., varied product runs, scalable production) | Modular design (▲▲▲, ISO 14971 compliant), combines rotary and flatbed features (▲▲▲) | Versatile production (▲▲▲), scalable capacity (▲▲▲) | Complex operation (▲▲▲), higher initial investment (▲▲▲) |