Cutting Dies
are the center of CTI’s business. The quality and passion we put into our die tooling create a performance/precision-based product for your cut and crease presses. We stand by the fact that our product will help you improve your make-ready times and increase your running speeds. All of our steel rule cutting dies are specified and manufactured to meet your requirements and needs.
We Provide
Layout analysis to maximize run speed and sheet utilization.
Suggested nicking patterns that will maximize press run speed.
Suggested best ejection material placement and type.
Our Promise: All CTI dies are measured on our Acu-Guage prior to shipment. These measurements are stored in our database and ensure that the die is within specification when shipped.
Die Board Bases
Maple
Traditional die base
More stable than untreated Birch
Can be re-knifed
Cost effective
Birch
Inexpensive option for combo or short runs
Typically used with phenolic counter plates or matrix
UV Coated Birch
Can be run with steel counters usually used for 40” format
Cost effective
Fused Birch
Moisture is removed and board is sealed
Large format stability
Typically paired with 1mm medium hard bolt down steel counters for long running jobs
Re-knifing not recommended
Cost effective
Rayform
Proven stability – usually paired with steel counters
Hard surface ensures emboss height will be consistent
Can be re-knifed several times
Board is heat resistant
Die base weight should be considered on large format cutting press
UltraLite
Composite die base is Lighter than Rayform
Ideal for all press sizes
Typically paired with steel counters for long runs & repeat orders
Board is Not Susceptible to Moisture
Capable of Several Re-Knifes
Ejection Rubber
Precision water jet cut rubber has a direct impact on press make ready and run speed. Our standard is a combination of Bobst Blue Boost, Euro rubber and Durastrip. To minimize sheet nicks it is important to rubber die after it has been nicked. This practice will result in fewer nicks being required to deliver sheet.