Custom Label Die Cutting
At Midwest Label Supply, we specialize in custom die cutting services for a variety of applications, including prime labels, food, beverage, advanced medical applications, and other industrial needs. Our capabilities include precision rotary die cutting, flatbed die cutting, plotting, cutting, patterned adhesive laminations, and both flexographic and digital print with die cut to meet your exact label dimensions. We also offer laser cutting, laminating, cold forming, embossing, slitting, rewind, shear and crush cut slitting, and “soft strike” die cutting for auto-dispense applications, making us a versatile partner for your custom die cutting projects.
Stand Alone Plotting and Cutting
Our entry-level die cutting service utilizes a plotter cutter, which traces the die line of the label for precision cuts. This machine is also capable of laminating, making it ideal for small lot custom die cutting tasks, such as producing just one label or more. The plotter cutter operates offline and roll-to-roll, which provides flexibility in our offerings. Unlike other manufacturers who may only bid on projects involving both printing and die cutting, we offer standalone custom die cutting services, making us a valuable partner for label printers and co-packagers. We can handle multiple depths within the same cut file for perforations, multi-layer applications, and kiss cutting, all while aligning with your digital registration to ensure accurate cut points.
Our die cut converting is done "on-demand," ensuring rapid turnaround for your projects. In fact, our entire label, sticker, and vinyl printing process operates on-demand, allowing most label manufacturing to be completed in less than a single shift. This agility enables our customers to create, test, and iterate on labels quickly, making us an excellent choice for rapid production and prototyping. Please note that we only perform custom die cutting on pre-printed rolls of labels; we do not offer blank label die cutting.
Because of our ability to accommodate small runs, Midwest Label Supply is an ideal partner for label prototyping and MVP creation as your business grows. Combine our custom die cutting services with our expertise in variable and individualized QR codes, as well as Data Matrix label applications, to create fully customized and trackable labels.
Custom Die Cutting FAQs
How much does a custom die cost?
Depending on your needs, you should call around to a few label manufacturers. With advances to die cutting, opportunities for fast digital turnaround can occur. For instance laser die cutting can be done fairly quickly. Custom cutting dies usually cost $50 to $4000, depending on size and complexity. The typical lead time for a die can take one week.
What is a custom die cut?
A custom die cut refers to the label material cut out. For instance if you want your label to be a plain circle, there are often off the shelf circular labels available. If however you want your label sticker to be a particular shape you, i.e. the shape of your logo, you may need the label to be custom die cut.