Die Cutting, SCORING
& PERFORATing
print finishing services
In the world of print production, the finishing process is just as important as the design and printing itself. It’s the final touch that adds professional quality, durability, and visual appeal to your printed materials. Whether it’s a sleek brochure, a set of business cards, or an elegant piece of packaging, the right print finishing techniques can make all the difference.
Our die and digital cutting services allow you to think outside the box—literally—with nearly limitless shape options ranging from simple rounded corners, holes, or stair-stepped edges, to the most complex cutout you can imagine.
Die cutting and digital cutting are just part of the long list of special effects and embellishments available at TEAM that can truly set your print project apart. We can customize the die to suit your design to create a crisp, shapely edge that can implement fine detail and a distinctive look to make your project pop.
Helping Your Print Projects
Stand A Cut Above
print finishing
Services
Cuts paper and other materials into specific shapes and sizes. It’s a versatile technique that creates intricate designs and custom shapes for your print materials and unique packaging.
DIE-CUTTING
Creates a crease or indentation in paper that allows it to fold cleanly and precisely, preventing cracking. Scoring is important for items like brochures, invitations, and folders.
SCORING
Creates a line of small, closely spaced holes to make it easy to tear the sheet. This technique creates tear-off sections, such as coupons, tickets, forms, and subscription cards.
PERFORATION
ZUND CUTTING SYSTEM
Let your imagination
run wild
Keep in mind that die cutting can be used in conjunction with several of TEAM’s other special effects, including embossing, raised ink, edge painting and hot stamping. When die and digital cutting is used strategically to command the attention of customers, that means they’re taking a closer look at your business and what you have to offer. And that often leads to sales.
Our state-of-the-art die and digital cutting capabilities can cut and etch contoured shapes and intricate designs with an incredibly fine level of detail and precision, which is sure to help transform your print projects into an extraordinary, memorable experience.
We adhere to the most demanding standards in order to produce top-quality printing. Our expanded digital capabilities and expertise in color quality, reliability and consistency ensure that your printed piece—whether with die cutting or any other special embellishment—will conform to your design requests and be turned around fast.
Frequently asked questions
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Die cutting and digital cutting are just part of the long list of special effects and embellishments available at TEAM that can truly set your print project apart. We can customize the die to suit your design to create a crisp, shapely edge that can implement fine detail and a distinctive look to make your project pop. Much like a cookie cutter is used to create shapes when baking, die cutting utilizes a sharp steel blade formed into a specific shape that is then used to cut through paper. Digital cutting, on the other hand, uses our advanced print technology to generate laser-like precision and accuracy while cutting intricate lace patterns, fretwork, text, logos, or other fine graphics into paper, thin paperboard or thin cardboard.
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Be bold with your Marketing Print. When promoting your product or business, die and digital cutting offers you a way to break from the crowd and implement shapes, contours, flaps and holes to enhance visual appeal and instantly grab the attention of end users.
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Anything you can imagine! Picture this:
Your brochure could have a window with your name, logo or another compelling design jumping through.
Your custom folders could come with sculpted edges and pockets.
Your promotional labels, magnets and business cards could come in the shape of your logo.
Your custom invitations could come in the shape of your favorite animal. Or a motorcycle. Or palm trees.
Construction companies, real estate agents or architects could use the outline of a roof or building for their printed marketing pieces, folders and business cards.
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Scoring is essential for any printed piece that needs to be folded, particularly when using heavier paper stocks (cover stock).
Brochures & Flyers: For multi-panel pieces.
Greeting Cards & Invitations: For a professional, clean fold.
Presentation Folders: To create durable, crisp folds.
Book Covers & Manuals: To prevent damage and ensure a quality finish.
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Prevents Cracking: Protects ink and coatings from cracking or chipping on the fold, which is common with heavy paper.
Ensures Clean Folds: Creates a sharp, crisp, and consistent fold, leading to a more professional look.
Aids Folding: Makes it easier to fold dense materials like cardstock, preventing uneven or sloppy results.
Maintains Appearance: Ensures the piece lies flat and maintains its intended design integrity, crucial for brochures, invitations, and packaging.
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Perforation in printing creates a line of small, evenly spaced holes in paper, allowing for clean tearing, and is most commonly used for items needing easy separation like tickets, coupons, vouchers, reply cards, and tear-off stubs in marketing materials, forms, and event handouts. This process adds functionality, creating user-friendly designs where one part detaches, like a receipt stub from a gift certificate or a response section from a mailer, often done post-printing.
