RotoMetrics, which is part of Maxcess, has launched a new flexible die portfolio, offering what it says is a customised solution, with industry ‘leading’ flexible die life performance engineered for each application.
The new portfolio consists of the re-engineered improved value and performance SmartFlex series for paper and film, the increased versatility and longevity of the Prime Series for a wider variety of paper and film applications, and the improved accuracy and longevity of Dura Series for complex film and abrasive applications. In addition, there are Specialty Dies like GoldLine Special for thin film liner applications and MicroBlade for small and intricate spacing applications. All dies are engineered to work for any press (digital, flexographic, semi rotary) or web converting process line, explained Maxcess.
Kiki Chosid, Maxcess’ regional vice president of sales, explained that due diligence on converting challenges was conducted in accordance with its customer’s feedback. She said that a key request was the need for flexible dies specifically engineered for ‘today’s materials’, including thinner liners, abrasive materials and inks and the growing use of small blade spaces and intricate patterns, as well as for the sheet fed rotary die cutting markets.
Automating and enhancing its manufacturing process to better manufacture flexible dies, said Ms Chosid, was done to improve blade consistency, ensuring reliability and eliminating potential die strike issues. She added that the company also streamlined its durability and chroming processes to improve flexible die longevity converting abrasive materials and inks.
The portfolio offers flexible and solid dies; male/female die sets; base and adjustable automated anvils; magnetic cylinders; and print cylinders all designed and engineered to work better together with a true precise matching of complementary components. For example, the new upgradeable AccuAdjust and automated RotoAdjust has industry 4.0 analytics to optimise converting and increase blade life.
The new die portfolio is the product of the manufacturing and operational processes of RotoMetrics, Electro Optic and MLC Brazil.
