Thin Is In

Where the die meets the anvil

Yet whether the substrates are thick or thin, standard or customized, and whether the job is difficult or simple, much of the success in diecutting challenging substrates still comes down to some basics: the condition of the anvils and dies. "Whether the die is solid or flexible, the cylinders, anvils and dies all have to be well maintained and in excellent condition," affirms Morris. "Otherwise the operators will be fighting a losing battle of control and be struggling to achieve an accurate cut."