{"product_id":"die-cutting-and-tooling-michael-fairley-9781910507100","title":"Die-cutting and Tooling: A guide to the manufacture and use of cutting, embossing and foiling dies, anvils and cylinders","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe die-cutting and tooling process is among the most critical areas of label converting and finishing. The sophisticated technology it uses enables the production of quality die-cut and converted labels and their application to multiple surfaces, using a wide variety of substrates, on many different presses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a better understanding of this often overlooked discipline, you can improve production standards and significantly reduce costly downtime due to pressure-sensitive quality faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book explains the complex and vital role die-cutting and tooling plays. Through a series of detailed explanations, photographs, diagrams and charts, the author provides a detailed look at modern tooling technology - how the tools are manufactured, their use and applications, how they should be handled and stored. It includes a section on troubleshooting on the production line and a glossary of terms to ensure any unknown phrases are quickly understood within context.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabel converters, industry suppliers and label buyers and all other professionals involved in label converting and finishing will find this book a valuable reference source that helps them run a more profitable business.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapters include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe label printing and converting process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie-cutting of label webs to shape and size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimizing the die-cutting process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial tooling for cutting, perforating, hole punching and slitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe nature, use and manufacture of embossing dies and cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hot foiling process and the use and manufacture of foiling dies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCylinders, anvils, support rollers and magnetic cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAncillary equipment for setting, measuring, testing, monitoring andadjusting tooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspecting, cleaning, handling, storage and safety considerations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA guide to troubleshooting when using label dies and related tooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossary of die-cutting and tooling terminology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Fairley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1910507105\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781910507100\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tarsus Exhibitions \u0026amp; Publishing Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/06\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.71lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.29d\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Michael Fairley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44173172769023,"sku":"9781910507100","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f89cd511-8f85-45b7-b452-a7029a89759d.jpg?v=1689791386","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/die-cutting-and-tooling-michael-fairley-9781910507100","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}