Colvin Friedman has been in the die-cutting business for over 75 years and is one of the oldest and most experienced providers in the United States. With every project, we emphasize quality and accuracy, taking a personal approach to every product and component we cut. We are known for our precision die cutting and have thousands of satisfied customers.
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Providing die-cutting services for the better part of a century, our team here at Colvin Friedman has perfected our die cutting process through decades of experience to cut as accurately and as consistently as possible.
Having worked with clients in a number of different industries, we know that certain products have no room for error. We have precision-cut thousands of designs for our clients. Our expertise includes the production of:
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If you would like to confirm whether or not your project can be flatbed die cut, feel free to contact our Vice President, Josh Rodman, for more information. If you are interested in using Colvin Friedman as your new flatbed die-cutting provider and would like information about our pricing, Josh can provide you with all the relevant details.
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Precision die cutting is necessary for products whose end use allows no room for error or size variation in the particular unit. This is often for safety reasons or comes as a result of the intricacy of a design. Some products that often require precision die-cutting are compiled in the table below.
Aerospace
Consumer Electronics
Industrial Filtration
Medical
Electronics
Packaging
EnergyAverage Lead Time
Seals and Gaskets
Touch Screen Components, Screen Protectors
System Components
Durable Medical Goods
Insulators & RFID Shielding
Protective Packaging
Internal Battery Components
Additionally, the density, thickness, and other qualities of a product’s material will also affect how well it can be die cut. Listed below are some materials most commonly used in precision die cutting.
Plastics
Metal Foils
Paper Products
Textiles
Composite Materials
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
ABS
High & Low Density Polyethylene (HDPE/LDPE)
Polypropylene (PP)
High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
Aluminum Foil
Copper Foil
Specialty Paper
Cardboard
Cardstock
Polyester
Nylon
Wovens and nonwovens
Fiberglass
Carbon Fiber
We have the expertise and machinery to complete a wide range of precision die-cutting projects. We are generally able to cut productions that fit within the specifications below. For our most precise cuts, we often recommend rotary die-cutting, as it can often reach a lower tolerance level than other techniques. If we are unable to cut your product, we will help refer you to someone who can.
Maximum Product Width
Maximum Product Thickness
Tolerance Level
Maximum Production Capacity
Die Construction
16 inches, we can slit down larger jumbos
.015 inches, however, there is flexibility with different materials
Can get down to ±0.005 inches
40,000 units/hour (size dependent)
3 weeks
40 inches
.5 inches, material dependent
±0.010, material dependent
2,000 – 4,000 parts/hour (size dependent)
3 weeks
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Planning and Pre-Production
Die Construction
Die Construction
High Quality Materials
In Depth Client Consultation
Testing and Adjustments
CAD
Experienced Toolers
Quality Steel for Dies
Milling and Heat Treatment
Produce Test Products
Precise Calibrations
Sample Tests
Optimized Systems
Continual QMS
Source best materials available for premium components
Specify tolerance and finishing requirements especially for more intricate cuts
Test and adjust die design if necessary for peak precision
Utilize Computer Assisted Design (CAD) software to precisely design die
Dies are created with high grade steel for clean cuts and maximum durability
Help ensure sharp and durable edges for the die
Machines are automatically set to client’s specific requirements
Integrated to ensure dimensions and tolerances remain up to standard throughout production
Use SCADA and PLC systems to enhance and automate the cutting process
Precise measuring instruments used to keep verify consistent tolerances and dimensions of product
Our production process is precisely designed to ensure that your product is cut with the greatest quality and accuracy and that every single unit produced performs its function perfectly. The diagram below outlines our process for ensuring that your product completely fulfills your company’s needs.
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We begin every consultation by thoroughly going through your design specifications and determining the end requirements for your product. We determine the die-cutting technique, material, and finishing that will allow us to cut your product as reliably and precisely as possible. We will then create a prototype, if none has been created yet. After approving the final design, we create our dies, which are constructed by some of the top die makers in the world. Following this, we develop a number of test products to ensure the design’s quality and precision.
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Before beginning production, we rigorously evaluate the test products, checking for their overall dimension, fit and function, and tolerance levels to verify they will fulfill their end use requirements. If a product does not meet the desired standard of precision, we will assist in adjusting the design to ensure the most precise and efficient cutting process. Customers are invited to test the product themselves and provide design feedback. Our expert team is able to produce multiple iterations of the product to confirm its quality, functionality, and that we produce a consistently precise cut.
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Even once the first article approval process is complete, we assess the product with our full QMS (quality management system) throughout production to guarantee it will function at the highest level of quality. At this point, the machines are equipped to fulfill your order and we proceed with the full balance of your production run.
