Web Cutting

Flex Knife
The flex knife is used to cut the continuous product web into individual pieces. Most modern knives use carbide cutting components. Vacuum can be used to control the individual pieces after they are cut.

Slitting
A slitter can be used to make inline cuts. There are several variations of this system.

Rotary Die
The rotary die unit is a dual roll assembly, used to cut a profile in a web. The die roll, which has an edge shaped like the desired cut, is pressed against a smooth anvil roll. This action crush cuts the web passing through the nip.

Laser
A laser can be used to cut complex shapes in plastic materials. Typically this is done as a web is transferred along a deadplate conveyor.

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