Magnetic Die Cylinders and Shells for Envelope Converting

Magnetic rotary dies use magnetic cylinders to keep flexible dies in place for faster, more accurate cuts.

The world of die-cutting moves fast. Switching from hard tooling to flexible dies can help your business increase productivity. Precision is key, especially in processes like envelope converting. Flexible dies have sharp edges for precise cutting and are easy to swap out. 

Magnetic rotary dies use magnetic die cylinders and shells to keep these flexible dies in place. These tools ensure a sharper, more precise cut while maximizing efficiency in the die-cutting process. 

At Best Cutting Die, we work to stay current with cutting die industry trends. We can help you integrate aspects like automation and higher capacity into your converting process. Our magnetic cylinders and shells allow you to add flexible dies to your envelope converting system. 

Magnetic Die Cylinder and Shell Features

Our magnetic cylinders and shells help you integrate flexible dies into your machines. Best Cutting Die’s fully in-house process ensures that we deliver high-quality products that meet our standards. 

When manufacturing our custom magnetic cylinders, we integrate features like:

  • Fully hardened tool steel for wear resistance 
  • Permanent rare earth magnets for superior holding power
  • Minimum of 24 individually controlled vacuum ports
  • Guaranteed total indicator reading (TIR) of .0002 inches (.005mm) or under
  • 360-degree control of blank and chips
  • Custom designs for various applications

 

With the ability to create custom designs, we can build tools compatible with most W+D and F.L. Smithe envelope machines, including web and blank-fed applications. We also manufacture and install anti-jam systems, widia bar kits, bearing housing units, shafts and various other parts and accessories. 

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Benefits of Magnetic Cylinder Shells

Are you considering your first conversion from hard tooling or increasing the number of machines cutting with flexible dies?

Ask for a copy of our helpful Return on Investment (ROI) analysis that details the decision-making process and the cost analysis for a typical customer when considering the conversion from hard tooling to magnetic cylinders and flexible dies. This report is provided as a tool to help you evaluate the process; actual results may vary by customer.

We make converting from hard tooling to flexible dies as convenient as possible. In addition to providing our customers with ROI analysis, we also offer custom design mock-ups and individualized quotes within minutes.

Featured Magnetic Cylinder Combination Window/Side Knife

Our featured magnetic cylinder is a flexible die cutting system for booklet style envelopes. This state-of- the-art product can be used in conjunction with the following machines:
– W+D: 102, 202, 527, 627, 328, 126, 226, 249, 241, 38R and more
– F.L. Smithe: RA 0 and 1.5 degree, Combo 9, Combo 10, SW & BOE

Advantages & Features:

  • Made from fully hardened tool steel for increased wear resistance
  • Permanent Rare Earth magnets 
  • Eliminates “High Die” pre-cutting of blanks by cutting the 4-corner Profile in the Window Section
  • Reduces converting waste by a minimum of 3 to 5%
  • Can be used to cut out windows only or 4-corner cutting and windows at the same time
  • 360 degree vacuum
  • Minimum 24 individually controlled vacuum ports
  • Magnetic Cylinder has only one leading edge hold-down bar and one screw
  • 360 degree control of blank and chips
  • TIR max. .0002 inch (.005mm)

How Our Magnetic Cylinders and Shells Improve Your Operations

Using flexible dies in rotary die-cutting can create higher cost-efficiency and faster turnarounds than hard tooling. Most importantly, flexible dies are easy to swap out, allowing you to make changes without slowing down your process. 

To integrate flexible dies into your workflow, you’ll need a magnetic cylinder or shell for rotary die-cutting. The magnetic cylinders work inside the machine itself, and magnetic shells mount on an existing shaft, allowing you to use it with a flexible die. 

These tools are powerful in the envelope converting process, providing benefits like: 

  • Faster changeovers: Our flexible dies and magnetic cylinders and shells reduce machine downtime between jobs, helping to maximize your efficiency. 
  • Tighter tolerances: Made from fully hardened tool steel, these tools increase precision and can prevent issues like pre-cutting.
  • Reduced production waste: Our tools’ accuracy and control can reduce converting waste by a minimum of 3-5%, helping you to minimize wasted product. 

Why Choose Tools From Best Cutting Die?

When you partner with Best Cutting Die, you receive durable products and expert support. Our team of experts is here to guide you through the process of converting from hard tooling to flexible dies, providing resources like our ROI analysis so you can see how much time and money you can save. 

Best Cutting Die’s fully in-house process allows us to work flexibly with your needs and schedule. With fast turnarounds and stellar customer care, we support you through your entire purchasing journey and are available for questions even after installation. 

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Choose Custom Magnetic Die Cylinders and Shells From Best Cutting Die

Best Cutting Die can provide the tools and support to integrate flexible dies into your workflow. As a world-class manufacturer, we offer high-quality flexible dies and magnetic cylinders for your machines. 

Request a quote today and speak to a specialist about your cutting die needs.