Steel Rule Die Products
Steel Counterplates
The Steel Counterplate is another member of the Atlas Die family of tools for the folding carton industry. The Steel Counterplate is the ideal choice when high quality, exceptionally long lasting scores are required. Set-up times are decreased by using a one piece plate instead of individual counters or creasing matrix.
DESCRIPTION:
A Steel Counterplate is a stainless steel plate with score channels
chemically etched or machined directly into the surface of the
cutting plate. The channels are aligned with the scoring rules
in the die and are used to make a bead in the carton for folding.
The sophisticated programming for the design of the channels for
the Steel Counterplate is based upon the same CAD/CAM program
used for the manufacturing Atlas Die's premium quality Steel Rule
Die that is used in conjunction with the Steel Counterplate.
FEATURES:
- A hardened stainless steel plate sized to cover the entire cutting area of the corresponding die.
- Channel widths and depths are determined by the type and caliper of the board as well as the needs of the converter.
- Atlas Die's pre-registration system allows quick and efficient set up on press.
- Eliminates hand cutting of scores and skiving.
- Precise scoring ability.
- Long life - up to 30 million impressions reported.
The benefits of a chemically milled or machined Steel Counterplate
are the extended use life, precise scoring ability, quick and efficient
pre-registration system for ease of make-ready, program accuracy
and elimination of hand cutting scores and skiving. The Steel Counterplate
wear is quite minimal and score dimensions remain constant throughout
the run. Downtime to recut counters during a run is eliminated.
Atlas Die tools are quality built and designed to last through repeated
uses over long periods of time. Atlas Die's engineering staff will
be happy to advise you on Steel Counterplate possibilities for your
project. Atlas Die is committed to quality and leadership with ISO
9001 compliant quality systems.
Reverse Cut Scores
Reverse Cut Scores are another member of the Atlas Die family of tools for the folding carton industry. A Reverse Cut Score is a hard, chemically etched, steel plate with a cutting edge used to cut the inside surface of a carton or blank. Reverse Cut Scores may be inserts to a Rillma or Steel Counterplate or may be used alone on the cut-plate with conventional make-ready. The Reverse Cut Score cuts against a flat anvil placed in the die.
DESCRIPTION:
- Reverse Cut Scores are available in various thicknesses, as determined by the type of mounting plate, the percentage of cut-through needed in the stock material and the height of the opposing anvil. Chemically milled from spring steel, the Reverse Cut Score uses artwork generated by the same program used to create the die, thereby assuring accurate registration with the die.
- Reverse Cut Scores are often used when cutting is desired on a carton or blank to produce an offset partial cut, "tear open feature" on both sides of the printed piece simultaneously.
- Reverse Cut Scores are the ideal choice for cartons that must remain completely sealed prior to customer use.
FEATURES:
Reverse Cut Scores can
be pre-registered to the die by transfer pins or, when used with
Rillma or Steel Counterplates, set in a positioning cavity in the
counter for quick, easy and exact die alignment.
Reverse Cut Scores can accomplish one pass, two sided cutting,
inside cut to outside print register, and be made in one piece,
in any shape necessary, thereby avoiding mitered joints which
can result in nicked cutting where angles or turns occur.
Reverse Cut Scores, used when a panel of flap must fold against a carton, can also be made in a one piece, in any design necessary, avoiding mitered joints and the possibility of nicked cutting where there are angles or turns.
Atlas Die tools are quality built and designed to last through repeated uses over long periods of time. Atlas Die's engineering staff will be happy to advise you of the various applications for reverse cut scores and reverse crease scores for your projects. Atlas Die is committed to quality and leadership with ISO 9001 compliant quality systems.
For more information on Steel Rule Dies go to www.atlasdie.com
