69 www.printmonthly.co.uk Issue 354 - May / June 2025 both safety and productivity,” he says, adding: “The DSM-1000 features a design whereby the operator can push back the separator unit to provide immediate, unhindered access to the die board. This means that loading the board becomes extremely fast and straightforward, cutting down on changeover time and ensuring that production runs are smooth and efficient.” Additional features include a multi cut function and a four-quadrant pressure adjustment system, allowing customers to design their dies with high accuracy. The machine also makes use of another new solution in Duplo UI, which is built on the same graphical interface as Duplo’s other systems, meaning customers who already understand the ecosystem can start working with the DSM-1000 immediately. Take the Wheel Also in this market is the Plockmatic Group, which counts both Intec and Morgana among its brands. Ray Hillhouse, vice president of sales and marketing for its offline business unit, says handling die-cutting requirements in-house means that the printer regains control of the job and its deadlines. Of equal importance for many is that the printer keeps control of the job costs, placing die-cutting tasks with an external supplier takes margin out of the job, as well as adding cost and time to the production of the work. “With the advance of digital print, speed gifted to the printer by the print process can evaporate with any external service involvement,” he says, continuing: “In-house die-cutting also eliminates ‘van time’, where the job is ferried to and from the supplier. With digital die-cutting, as is the case with several products available via our Intec brand, the need for externally produced cutting-dies is also eliminated – an important consideration when selecting the type of die-cutting product.” Going into detail on some of the group’s solutions, Hillhouse first picks out the new Intec ColorCut SC7000. Billed as an “on demand” digital sheet cutter with no dies or setup costs, this is the latest variant of the popular ColorCut family of automated sheet cutters. This is available in addition to the SC6500 and SC7000 ProT, while a B2+ version of the SC7000 is also an option. Also within the Intec family is the FB9500 digital die-cutting and creasing solution, as well as sister model the FB9500 PRO. One additional feature of the FB9500 is its patented Rear Mark Scanning System, which optimises creasing quality for certain jobs by producing creases from the back of the sheet. Turning to Morgana, the AeroDieCut uses regular cutting and creasing forms, combined with a patented system of moving press rollers that provide the pressure necessary to cut through and score the substrate, all housed in a compact unit. Finally, for longer runs, Morgana offers the Rotary Die Cutter, which features a cutting system composed of an upper magnetic cylinder, holding the cutting matrix in place, and a lower counter cylinder. A pin register system on the magnetic cylinder helps the operator to install the cutting matrix accurately. Side-alignment of sheets is managed by adjustable straps allowing the machine to maintain accurate sheet position. An adjustable waste management system separates and diverts waste material whilst giving a consistent supply of the finished pieces to a conveyor delivery. Addressing Demand Alongside hardware, PSPs should also be looking at the type of software they are using when die-cutting. Bobby Grauf, head of business development EMEA at Antigro Designer, which specialises in such solutions, says die-cutting can help PSPs address calls for some of the most in-demand applications. “With demand for customised and personalised printed products continuing to grow at a significant pace, the benefit of Die-cutting was first used for cutting leather within the shoe industry in the mid19th century Factoid ▲ Plockmatic Group counts Intec and Morgana among its diecutting brands DIE-CUTTING
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