Die Cutting Essentials
You may think you need a custom die cutting machine in order to get started on your project. The fact is a die cutting machine or clicker press is a heavy duty piece of industrial equipment, But you can utilize our services to make custom die cut pieces at a very affordable price. So, what are the die cutting essentials for venturing into this world of customized shapes? By utilizing our die cutting services, it's incredibly easy and accessible to get started. You'll need to provide dimensions for your custom die. Sometimes these are simple, such as a 3" circle. Sometimes these are complicated with lots of angles. Sometimes these have very precise measurements. For more complicated designs, a drawing should be provided.Die Cut Shapes
Once you've got your design measured out and provided, we'll send that drawing off to our die manufacturers to quote. Dies can range in price from as little as $50 to several hundred dollars, depending on complexity. There are several types of die cutting tools including steel rule dies and aluminum guide dies. These custom die cut parts are typically recommended by the manufacturer based on drawing requirements.Custom Die Designs
Some examples of custom die cut shapes we've had made for customers include circles, rectangles with rounded corners, badge shapes, custom designed shapes for helmet inserts, strap designs with slits or holes for grommets. Each die belongs to the customer after their one-time charge to purchase the die. Generally, we hold onto the die for future orders but some customers do request their dies along with their order.The possibilities truly are endless. Imagine crafting custom die cut VELCRO® Brand ONE-WRAP® straps for cable management or product testing. Design unique VELCRO® Brand closures for customized solutions to your biggest fastening problems, all while providing a clean finished look that allows you to fit these die cut shapes perfectly into place. For the business-minded, envision sturdy, custom-shaped fasteners for organizing tools or securing equipment.
Lead Time
Lead times for dies to be manufactured are around 1-2 weeks. Once the die is received, we can stamp out your order in as little as a single business day. Larger orders may have longer lead times. If you have any interest in requesting a quote or getting started with an order for custom die cut hook and loop fasteners, you can call us at (800) 940-6934 or email us at info@hookandloop.com. We respond to most quote requests within 24 hours.With the right guidance and a dash of creativity, custom die cutting transforms VELCRO® Brand fasteners from everyday tools into the building blocks of unique and functional designs. So, embrace the possibilities, explore the world of custom dies, and shape your next project into something truly remarkable.
