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Die Cutting in Texas

Texas manufacturers operate across some of the most diverse production environments in the country: semiconductor fabs in Austin, defense lines in Fort Worth, energy infrastructure along the Gulf Coast, and medical device clusters in Dallas. Each requires precision die-cut components delivered on schedule. Colvin Friedman has met that standard for 80 years.

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Die Cutting Services for Texas Manufacturers

Colvin Friedman delivers rotary die cutting, flatbed die cutting, kiss cutting, steel rule die cutting, precision die cutting, and custom die cutting to Texas manufacturers. We specialize in thin-gauge film and sheet plastics and cut the full range of materials your applications require.

Service Max Width Tolerance Max Output
Rotary Die Cutting 16 in. +/-0.005 in. 40,000 units/hr
Flatbed Die Cutting 40 in. +/-0.010 in. 2,000-4,000 parts/hr
Kiss Cutting 40 in. +/-0.010 in. N/A
Steel Rule Die Cutting 40 in. +/-0.010 in. N/A
Precision Die Cutting 16-40 in. +/-0.005 in. Project-dependent
Custom Die Cutting Project-dependent Project-dependent N/A

Average lead time: 3 weeks | Design-to-prototype: 1-3 days

Plastics

PETG, polyethylene, PVC, polypropylene

Foams

Polyurethane, neoprene, silicone foam

Adhesives and Tapes

PSA, VHB, double-coated tapes

Why Texas Manufacturers Choose Colvin Friedman

Manufacturing contributes $280.7 billion to the Texas economy (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2025). Texas ranks second only to California in U.S. manufacturing employment, with more than 918,000 workers across the state. Manufacturing employment grew 6.9% in Q4 2025 alone (Texas Workforce Commission). Manufacturers at this scale need a die-cutting partner with output capacity, tolerance control, and lead times that hold under pressure.

Colvin Friedman achieves tolerances down to +/-0.005 inches and output up to 40,000 units per hour, with continuous QMS monitoring on every run. We have grown production capacity by 5 to 10% annually for the past 20 years.

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U.S.-Based. Fast to Your Dock.

Our Petaluma, California facility ships ground to Texas in 3-5 business days. Overseas suppliers average 20 to 45 days by sea freight, forcing excess inventory and stalling your production schedule. California and Texas share a 1 to 2 hour time zone difference. Josh, our Vice President, handles every project directly.

Factor Colvin Friedman Overseas Suppliers
Shipping to Texas 3-5 business days (ground) 20-45 days (sea freight)
Communication Near-full business day overlap (1-2 hr time zone) Up to 13-hour time zone gap
Regulatory Knowledge U.S. federal and state compliance expertise Limited U.S. regulatory familiarity
IP Protection Fully U.S.-based operations Elevated risk
Customization Speed Rapid domestic adjustments Long lead times limit responsiveness
Supply Chain Emissions Domestic, lower-emission freight High-emission trans-ocean shipping

Texas Industries We Serve

Colvin Friedman supports manufacturers across some of Texas’ largest and fastest-growing industries with precision die-cut components built for demanding applications.

Industry Texas Presence Common Die-Cut Needs
Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing Austin anchors a major semiconductor corridor, with Samsung, TSMC, Foxconn, Wistron, and other manufacturers expanding across the state. EMI shielding, thermal management films, RFID barriers, and other thin-gauge components held to tight tolerances.
Aerospace and Defense Fort Worth and San Antonio are major aerospace and defense hubs, with Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and other contractors operating across the region. Thermal insulation, vibration dampeners, seals, and gaskets manufactured to aerospace-grade tolerances.
Energy Texas supports major oil and gas operations, refining, and growing wind, solar, hydrogen, and battery storage industries. High-pressure seals and gaskets, battery thermal management films, and solar panel backing sheets.
Medical Devices Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin support growing medical device manufacturing clusters. Die-cut adhesives, electrode pads, device barriers, and surgical instrument components with QMS traceability.
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Production Capabilities

We offer both rotary and flatbed die cutting, with capabilities designed for precision, efficiency, and scalable production.

Category Rotary Die Cutting Flatbed Die Cutting
Max Product Width 16 in. (slit from larger jumbos) 40 in.
Max Product Thickness 0.015 in. (material dependent) 0.5 in. (material dependent)
Tolerance Level +/-0.005 in. +/-0.010 in. (material dependent)
Max Production Capacity 40,000 units/hr 2,000-4,000 parts/hr
Average Lead Time 3 weeks 3 weeks
Average Setup Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Get Started

Contact Josh Rodman, Colvin Friedman’s Vice President, to discuss your project. Josh oversees every production run and maintains direct communication from quote through delivery. No handoffs, no delays.

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Or call Josh at (707) 769-4488