In today’s modern, fast-paced market, print service providers (PSPs) are under pressure to deliver work to customers in a quick and efficient manner. Failing to do so could see clients turn to rival companies that can produce work faster, costing you valuable work and repeat business. One way of achieving this desired faster turnaround is to cut out avoidable errors during the production process. This will often mean having to invest in new kit, which of course will cost money, but in the long run will likely allow you to improve your offering and help you keep hold of customers and profitable contracts. Among the most common errors in many lines of work is cutting; older machinery can lead to poor finishes that will require a re-print, which in turn slows the whole process down. Here, we take a look at how investment in new die-cutting equipment can help improve accuracy with finishing work. Quality and Durability Among the stand-out brands in this sector is Vivid Laminating Technologies, with several die-cutting solutions to its name. Among these is the VeloBlade Volta collection of digital cutting tables, which are available with cutting depths of 2mm to 10mm, opening up their use in a range of print projects. “This range of digital die-cutting systems are assembled from the highest quality and durable parts to give you a system that not only creates incredible products but also stands the test of time,” the manufacturer says. “Intricate and accurate cutting, creasing, and perforating give you the ability to create endless amounts of excitingly unique products. Working seamlessly with well-known design packages such as Adobe Illustrator, VeloBlade Volta will fit comfortably within your workflow.” Features on the machines include the VeloBlade Volta collection in-built ZipCore Software, which Vivid says is feature-rich, giving users complete control over the system, down to specifying 0.01mm cut depth alterations. Meanwhile, a wide variety of tools make it possible for you to carry out processes such as cutting, creasing, perTARGETING ACCURACY With print businesses constantly on the lookout for ways to improve efficiency and make production smoother, how can die-cutting help companies in their quest for accurate output? DIE-CUTTING TECHNOLOGIES 69 May / June 2024 - Issue 348 www.printmonthly.co.uk
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