CYBERFAQ

(Week 29)

die cutting

Die cutting involves a specialised tool to cut, shape and form a wide variety of shapes and components with various materials available from flat sheets of paper, board, lenticular, Polyprop, etc.

Advantages

1. Can be generally customised and matched to any size that you require.
2. As the shape can be formed in one punch, the rate in which it can make identical forms is very quick
3. Is relatively cost effective compared to other methods

Disadvantages

1. Not as precise as other methods such as laser cutting (Week 15) which involves far more detail and precision.

Considerations
 Die cutting is usually used to produce flat objects that can be made into the desired shape . Suitable for,  boxes, paper products and flat plastic pieces. The suitable order size,   is anything from 500 upwards.

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CYBERFAQ

(Week 27)

Lenticular

Lenticular products give the illusion of depth or the idea of movement and change depending on the angle of the product. Lenticulars are very interesting materials that give the final product a definite eye-catching 3D finish that is sure to make you stand out.

Advantages

1. Standard lenticular designs are available in PVC and polypropylene.
2. Standard materials can be embossed, foil blocked and screen printed.
3. Alternatively, your images can be printed behind a lenticular lens to give a transforming image.

Disadvantages

1. Transforming images have relatively high set-up costs compared to other materials.

Considerations
 PVC and Polypropylene items can be processed as usual. (Week 11 and 25). Can also be closed using slider zips, press studs or Velcro dots . Suitable for,  pockets, envelopes, ring binders and folders. Transforming images can be used as postcards or as an addition to another product. The suitable order size,   is anything from 1000 upwards.

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CYBERFAQ

(Week 25)

polyprop

Polyprop (polypropylene) is a thermoplastic and with its versatility and durability, Polyprop creates an attractive and hard wearing packaging concept.

Advantages

1. Medium and long runs are relatively inexpensive
2. Water resistant
3. Can be screen printed, litho printed, digitally printed and foil blocked
4. Various thicknesses are available
5. Available in a clear, translucent or solid colour
6. Can be finished with ring mechanisms, press studs or Velcro
7. Comes flat, meaning that storage needed is low
8. Can be taken apart and put back together with ease without being damaged

Disadvantages

1. Can often be seen as a rather cheap looking material compared to other alternatives

Considerations
 is a flexible material so this can often be seen an advantages and disadvantage depending on specifications. Suitable for, boxes, folders, slipcases, sleeves and document wallets. The suitable order size,   please enquire with us.

Disclaimer: Some images hosted on this blog have been collected from external research associates to be presented as stimulus to those seeking news from the cutting edge of packaging. The imagery is not being presented as our own and copyright still belongs to the owner/creator of said work.