Budnick Converting ®
Die Cutting
Budnick die cuts adhesive tapes, foams, and other flexible materials to a variety of custom shapes and sizes that can be provided as individual parts, in sheet form, or on a roll. Our rotary, flatbed, laser, and waterjet processes deliver tight-tolerance parts optimized for automated assembly or manual application.
Rotary Die Cutting - Narrow Web
Precision-engraved steel cylinders die-cut, kiss-cut, butt-cut, or cavity-cut a wide variety of rolled goods including adhesive and non-adhesive tapes, foams, foils, fabrics, films, and more into production-ready parts.
Rotary Die Cutting - Wide Web
Up to 30" wide web processing simplifies and accelerates production of large, complex die-cut parts. Laminate and convert multiple materials in a single pass to reduce costs and improve part quality.
Flatbed Die Cutting
Flatbed die-cutting helps save money on tooling and accommodates thicker and softer material than most rotary methods allow. This process is ideal for shorter but still intricate production runs.
Specialized Capabilities
Advanced equipment allows us to minimize scrap and maximize runtimes and production efficiency - from longer length rolls and finger lift edges, to reduced scrap by spacing parts without a matrix.
Budnick's Die Cutting Processes
With a multitude of different processes, we have the versatility to die cut almost any material to customer specifications & tolerances. Each machine and operator have different qualities that line up with individual customer needs.
Our narrow and wide web rotary presses allow us to provide individual parts or parts on rolls or sheets, while holding the tightest of tolerances.
The flatbed department can work with difficult materials and still provide the edge quality and product consistency to meet your specifications. Flatbed processing is better suited for thicker and/or denser foams. Flatbed tooling is less expensive which reduces costs on smaller volume jobs. With over 70 pieces of converting equipment, we typically have the process to improve the quality of your parts and reduce the processing time to save you money.
Budnick Die Cuts: Tape | Pressure Sensitive Materials | Silicone Rubber | Fabric | Label Stock | Plastic Liner | Plastic | Gasket Materials | UHMW | Foil | Non-Woven | Foam | Silicone Foam | Abrasive | Specialty Materials | Rubber & More
Case Studies
Budnick has developed a series of proprietary die-cutting processes that lead to cleaner, more accurate cuts. Read on to learn how else we've improved our customers' processes!
Security Panel Cover Attachment & Protection
Budnick's die-cutting capabilities and expertise with extended liners helped create user-friendly solutions for a major electronic automation and controls manufacturer.
- High bond 3M™ VHB™ Tape was die cut to the customer's exact specifications
- Added a 12 point liner that is stiff enough for easy release & and a finger-lift tab to simplify product assembly
- Designed packaging that would prevent shipping damage & also act as a dispenser unit for the parts
Case Study Mounting a Fuel Tank Emblem
A fuel tank manufacturer was spending excessive time hand cutting tape to the dimensions of their logo, only to see it fail to bond to the tank.
- Customer was using a film tape that was not a long-term emblem mounting solution
- Hand-cutting the tape was no longer a feasible option for the customer either
- Customer needed a tape that could withstand environmental elements
Case Study Converting Experts
Unable to obtain them directly from the manufacturer, a distributor turned to Budnick to supply and convert hook and loop dots.
- Hook and loop dots would be used for promotional displays in a cell phone retailer
- 3/8’’ diameter hook and loop dots were processed after laborious trial and error
- Budnick provided the dots to the customer in pancake rolls as well as spools