BEST Cutting Die offers complete metal working services featuring all in-house capabilities, including vacuum heat treating, computer controlled machining centers and state-of-the-art testing/inspection equipment. All in-house process control provides optimal quality control, service and quick turnaround times.
At Best Cutting Die, weâre committed to going above and beyond our customersâ expectations by providing them with exceptional products and services. By completing our processes in-house, we get complete control over the quality of our manufactured products, after-sale services and delivery schedules. When you work with our team of engineers and technicians, you can be confident that youâll get the best die cutting solutions and customer support every time.
BEST stays one step ahead of the demands of the industry by continually upgrading and adding equipment, services and personnel. Skilled craftsmen operate over 40 pieces of CNC equipment and over 100 machines overall, completing the precision machine and hand work necessary to guarantee unexcelled quality and fast, responsible service.
As an experienced leader servicing the Converting Industries for 50 years, BEST offers Hand-Forged, Steel Cutting Dies. Anything that can be made of metal can generally be made stronger and more weight-conscious by forged steel.
Our forged envelope, label and direct mail dies are stronger and longer-lasting than average steel dies, making them ideal for high-volume production. Whatâs more, these heat-treated dies maintain a sharp edge so you can enjoy precise cuts on the most complex designs.
The hand forging process ensures a higher-quality product that performs better and for longer. Our hand-forged steel products are:
Speed up your manufacturing process while creating products that maintain your high quality standards. Other benefits include:Â
More durable dies and cutting machines allow you to save time and money on repairs.
All Forged Cutting Dies are tempered in our in-house Salt Bath to a depth of 20-25mm (approximately 1/3 of total height). Added depth allows BEST Dies to be sharpened approximately twice as many times as Dies made by other suppliers, and the salt quenching causes less distortion and produces more uniform and consistent hardness.
The Salt Bath heat treating process allows us to achieve a consistent hardness on the cutting edge of the hand-forged die, while allowing our customers to easily work with the back-half of the die when needed. Due to the fact that salt can attain very high temperatures (> 700° C), and because it displays remarkably uniform heat-transfer characteristics, molten salt heat treatment is considered to be the best choice in hardening hand-forged cutting dies.
The advantage of having all in-house heat treating and forging capabilities allows BEST complete quality control over our products and services. Most other manufacturers have to depend on outside sources, which not only affects quality, but delivery schedules as well. BEST offers the following in-house Heat Treating processes to provide the highest level of quality and service possible.
The capability of having all in-house inspection, testing and vacuum heat-treating equipment enables BEST to have complete quality control of the parts we manufacture. With expansion and the advent of larger diameter roll work in the rotary die industry, BEST now offers:
In addition to vacuum heat treating, new state-of-the-art cryogenic chilling chambers have been installed with the capability of sub-zero treatment to -300° F. This procedure follows heat treating and is used to stabilize the material to increase the life of the dies.
The capability of having all in-house inspection, testing and vacuum heat-treating equipment enables BEST to have complete quality control of the parts we manufacture. With expansion and the advent of larger diameter roll work in the rotary die industry, BEST now offers:
BEST performs all inspections, testing and quality control procedures using equipment available on-site. Outside sources are not relied upon, providing complete control over the quality and delivery times of our products and services.
The following quality control procedures are in place to assure that all parts are manufactured to the required specifications and perform as required:
Find the forged label, envelope or other steel dies you need when you partner with BEST. With over 50 years of experience creating dies for countless applications, we know how to engineer products you can count on. Our in-house process allows us to oversee every aspect of production, from designing and manufacturing to reengineering and retooling.Â
We use innovative technology and our expert knowledge to create die cutting equipment that can improve your operational efficiency and increase profitability. Find out more about our selection of products and services by filling out our contact form or calling us at (847) 654-9520.
For over 50 years, our superior converting cutting die products and services have earned us a global reputation, supporting customers in the converting industries worldwide.
