ROTARY DIE CUTTING SLITTING MACHINE

   Main motor (0.75kw):               1pc     (China)

   In-phase motor (0.35A  220V)       1pc    (China)

   Transducer                        1pc    (Japan)

   Electric eye                       1pc     (France)

   Electric eye                       2pcs     (China)

   Blower                            1pc    (China)

   Knife                             10pcs   (China)

   Air shaft                           2pcs    (China)

 The machine has three air shaft, two for rewinder (3”)and one for unwinder(3”), with Taiwan Sensor for web guide, and one Germany sensor for counting piece. 

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Web guide                                 Turret rewinder

1. What is a rotary die cutting and slitting machine?

A rotary die cutting and slitting machine is a converting machine that uses rotating cylindrical dies to cut materials into specific shapes while also slitting large rolls into narrower rolls.

2. What materials can it process?

Common materials include:

· Paper and paperboard

· Self-adhesive labels

· PET, PP, PE films

· PVC, PETG shrink sleeve films

· Laminated films and packaging materials

3. What is the difference between rotary die cutting and flatbed die cutting?

· Rotary die cutting: Continuous, high-speed, suitable for large-volume production

· Flatbed die cutting: Intermittent, better for thick or rigid materials, lower speed

4. What is slitting in this machine?

Slitting is the process of cutting a wide material roll into multiple narrower rolls using circular knives or blades.

5. What industries use this machine?

· Label printing industry

· Packaging industry

· Shrink sleeve production

· Adhesive tape manufacturing

· Flexible packaging converters

6. What are the main advantages of rotary die cutting machines?

· High production speed

· High precision and consistency

· Continuous operation (no stopping)

· Suitable for large-scale production

· Can combine cutting, slitting, and rewinding

7. What is the typical production speed?

Depending on machine model:

· Low to mid-range: 50–150 m/min

· High-speed machines: up to 200–300 m/min or more

8. What types of die systems are used?

· Magnetic rotary die system

· Solid steel rotary die

· Flexible die (rubber-based in some applications)

9. Can the machine do both die cutting and slitting at the same time?

Yes. Many machines are designed for combined operations, allowing:

· Die cutting labels or shapes

· Slitting into multiple rolls simultaneously

10. What are common quality problems?

· Incomplete cutting

· Burrs or rough edges

· Misregistration between print and cut

· Uneven slitting widths

· Material stretching or wrinkling

11. What causes poor cutting accuracy?

· Worn or damaged die cylinder

· Incorrect pressure setting

· Poor material tension control

· Misaligned registration system

12. What is the role of tension control in this machine?

Tension control ensures the material is stable during processing. Poor tension can cause:

· Wrinkles

· Registration errors

· Cutting misalignment

13. Can it handle shrink sleeve films like PETG or PVC?

Yes, rotary die cutting machines are widely used for:

· PETG shrink sleeves

· PVC shrink sleeves

· OPS shrink films

14. What maintenance is required?

· Regular cleaning of rollers and blades

· Checking die wear and alignment

· Lubrication of moving parts

· Calibration of registration sensors

15. What is the difference between inline and offline rotary die cutting machines?

· Inline: Connected directly to printing line, continuous production

· Offline: Separate process, more flexible for multiple jobs

16. What is register control in rotary die cutting?

Register control ensures the die cut aligns precisely with the printed image using sensors and servo systems.

17. Can the machine handle multi-up slitting?

Yes, many machines support multi-lane slitting, improving efficiency by producing multiple rolls in one pass.

18. What factors affect machine performance?

· Material type and thickness

· Die quality

· Machine speed

· Tension stability

· Operator skill and setup accuracy