Embossing Dies

Embossing is a print finishing processes of creating raised or recessed relief images in paper or other materials. The procedure requires an embossing die set: one that is raised (male die or counter die) and one that is recessed (female die) which fit into each other so that when the paper is pressed between them, the raised die forces the stock into the recessed die and embossed impression is created.

 

Max recommended thickness of material to be stamped with this product - 2.00 mm.

 

	Etched dies	Engraved dies
Die material	magnesium	magnesium, brass, plastic
Technology	acid etching	CNC engraving
Thickness	1.75, 3.00, 5.00, 7.00 mm	5.50, 7.00 mm
Work temperature	<70°	<70°
Max die size	600 x 500 mm	600 x 600 mm
Counter die	magnesium, photopolymer, plastic	brass, plastic
Profile	1 - Round flat	1 - Round flat - standard 2 - Round 3 - Beveled 4 - Faceted 5 - Multi-level 6 - Sculptured
Applications	packaging, labels, books, magazines, postcards	packaging, labels, books, magazines, postcards
Advantages	- cost effective - quick turn around	- wear resistant - variety of profiles