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Sarah Almond replied to the topic Cutting fancy shapes for labels in the forum Supplies and Sources 13 years, 1 month ago
I don’t know this for sure, but it would *seem* to me that any platen press can die cut. Let me know what you find out! Also, you can have things die cut for you; it’s very inexpensive. See if you can find a local bindery. Good luck!Sarah
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Sarah Almond replied to the topic Cutting fancy shapes for labels in the forum Supplies and Sources 13 years, 1 month ago
Hi Mary,I have all of my dies made – that way you know exactly what shape to expect. There are lots of different diemaking companies out there (I use Atlas), just find one near you and call them. They’ll want to know your type height (usually 0.918″) and if you want a crease line, stuff like that. Then you just send them an eps file, the same as…[Read more]
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Sarah Almond replied to the topic 220 lb Lettra on a Cylinder Press? in the forum Design Side 13 years, 8 months ago
I’ve used 220 on a Vandercook and smashed photopolymer pretty hard with no troubles. Definitely adjust the packing first, though!