For most steel rule dies making manufacturer, buying a dies making machine is a major investment. Whatever CO2 laser die cutting machine or CNC milling machine.it’s not just the initial price you pay, but the fact that the purchase will have a great impact on the entire manufacturer process. If the wrong die making machine chosen,you have to live with the decision for quite a long time. It is not unusual to see manufacturer keep a laser die making machine for up to ten years.

And do you really need to invest a laser die cutting machine?

A company that doesn’t have the laser die cutting machine generally subcontract the work to one or several die shops with that capability,such as printing company, that they do not need many dies to finish their work. But there will come that time when you have to ask yourself if it is time for the company to bring a laser die cutting machine in house. This has to be consider even if the business relationship with subcontractor is great.