Precision die cutting and stamping can be a cost-effective alternative to machining, especially if a part calls for high production volumes or thin-gauge materials. Plastic die cutting can increase production rates, significantly reduce material cost and waste, and improve dimensional consistency. At Reading Plastic, our CNC machines allow us to produce custom dies with incredible precision for reliable repeatability. So how can you tell if our plastic die cutting services are right for your part?
The Benefits of Plastic Die Cutting Services
- High volume production – Plastic die cutting can churn out thousands – even tens of thousands – of parts a day, making it ideal for large orders. This fast production delivers low costs in large quantities and allows you to deliver competitive, high-precision parts quickly. While die cutting has higher initial costs than machining, you will quickly recover the tooling costs on a large order. And being better able to keep up with production demands should lower your losses as well.
- Accuracy – In plastic die cutting, a high-speed punch press and custom steel-rule dies are used to produce extremely precise identical parts. These dies are meticulously CNC machined to meet your specifications for incredible precision and customization. With our plastic die cutting services, clients can rely on their parts to hold tight tolerances at high volumes. Because all the parts are stamped with the same die, identical parts with no variation in dimensions or tolerances are ensured for the life of the tool.
- Less material waste – Die cutting produces less scrap material than traditional machining. If you are utilizing an advanced plastic this could translate to considerable cost savings, especially at high volumes where the cost of scrapping expensive materials is amplified.
- Cost-efficiency – As we stated before, while the upfront cost of die cutting is higher because of tooling costs, if your part is being produced in high volumes it can be more cost-effective than machining in the long run. If you are machining a part in high volumes, you should consider whether that part can be re-designed for die cutting manufacturability. There are some parts that are not compatible with die cutting and have to be machined: these typically have significant variations in thickness and numerous sharp corners. However, if a part can be re-designed to eliminate sharp corners and achieve consistent thickness, you can reap the benefits of faster production and lower costs at high volumes.
Reading Plastic: Your Source for Expert Plastic Die Cutting Services
If you have a part that requires precise die cutting and stamping, call us today at (610) 926-3245 to discuss your project. Die cutting can yield unbelievable cost savings while improving daily production rates by the thousands. As experts in both machining and die cutting, we can help you determine which process is better suited to your project and whether your part can redesigned to take advantage of the benefits of die cutting.
