Cutting Plates are available in different qualities and materials depending on the purpose Generally, the softer the material the harder the cutting plate. The only exception is the steel cutting plate. To get an optimal result the quality must be opposite.
To find the required quality, schoen + sandt makes a test with a special test unit, whereby the real cutting force for the existing material will be proofed by cutting against different plates and qualities.
Kind of Cutting Plates
Plastic Cutting Plates
This is the usually used type of cutting plates. Plastic cutting plates are available in different qualities depending on the purpose. The required hardness grants a low penetration depth of the cutting die and therefore a safe and clean cut.
Steel Cutting Plates
This kind of cutting plate, a hardened and face grinded steel plate, will be used for special purpose or for Kiss Cutting. To use this type of cutting plate makes highest demands to the quality of cutting dies and cutting machine.
Cutting Belts
The mainly used cutting base for semi and fully automated machines. The purchasing costs seems to be very high, but due to the big area the cost/benefit calculation is comparable with other cutting bases.
