Steel Rule Dies
Steel Rule Dies cut a wide variety of outcomes and materials and, over the last 60 years, we’ve developed a line of dies to span the range of applications.
NeverDie Die® Steel Rule Die
Our NeverDie® Steel Rule Die is the most productive die on the market. The patented ball bearing and kerf lock system allows the steel rule to fully level after only a few machine impressions. Specifically designed for modern, high-speed presses, the NeverDie Die® comes in several versions with stainless steel, fiberglass or aluminum top and bottom plates.
Attributes:
- Longest life die
- Allows for maximum number of reknifes
- High stability
Applications:
- High volume production
- Long runs
- Standard design projects such as beverage packaging
Gamma Steel Rule Die
(US Patents 6,691,598 & 5,943,935)
The Gamma Die is the lightest die on the market manufactured from a proprietary core material and outer skin. This unique die base is not affected by environmental fluctuations making the Gamma Die highly accurate.
Attributes:
- Lightweight, ergonomically-friendly die
- High stability and durability
- Sealed substrate resists damage
Applications:
- Repeat projects
- Long run projects that require multiple reknifes
- Use with steel counterplates
- SQF-compatible
Rayform Steel Rule Die
The Rayform Die is manufactured using a polymer die board that increases dimensional stability, strength and resistance to warping over conventional die board material.
Attributes:
- Dense substrate heat tolerant to 300 degrees
- Suitable for multiple reknifes
- More stable than wood substrate
Applications:
- Repeat projects
- Ideal for in-line Braille or embossing
- Suitable for use with steel counterplates
ProFoRM Steel Rule Die
The ProFoRM Steel Rule Die Board is a wood die board that is uniquely engineered to withstand environmental elements for increased stability. Its ability to resist warping, shrinking or swelling makes it ideal for use with steel counterplates.
Attributes:
- Certified UV coating on wood die base defends against environmental elements
- Stable nature of die results in lower make-ready times
- Economic wood substrate allows for die reorder instead of reknife
Applications:
- Creasing applications that use steel counterplates
- Frequent design changes or short runs
- Cutting rooms with varied temperature or humidity
Wood Steel Rule Die
The wood steel rule die is one of the oldest members of the Atlas Die family of tooling. This die is a general all-purpose die and is the most widely used type of steel rule die.
Attributes:
- Available in a variety of wood substrates including Maple, Birch, UV-Coated Birch or Duraply
- Most universal die
- Recyclable
Applications:
- General performance die
- Frequent design changes
- Die shop friendly
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