Master practical methods for cutting and creasing to create advertising novelties, boxes, and more.This handbook covers how to design and assemble cutting and creasing dies for platen, cylinder, and rotary presses. Learn hands-on techniques for embossing, corking, stripping, and finishing to produce durable, professional results.
The text walks through selecting dies, making ready forms, and operating safety-conscious processes. It explains how to interlock dies, manage stock, and optimize repeat orders with durable materials like steel and laminated boards. Clear steps show how to craft odd-shaped and straight-line cutting dies, plus embossing and combining operations on common press styles.
- How to build and cork cutting and creasing forms for reliable cuts
- Techniques for embossing alongside cutting and creasing
- Guidance on pressing, feeding, and stripping for efficient workflow
- Strategies for making ready steel dies and handling different press types
Ideal for printers, die-makers, and shop managers who work with advertising novelties and folding boxes.