Simply put, laser die-cutting machines use lasers to completely cut paper. Due to the lack of physical cutting tools in contact with paper, the possible level of detail in laser cutting design is mainly limited by the durability required for the finished product. When a moving laser cuts a complex design onto paper, it creates a design.

The Future of Laser Die Cutting

Laser die-cutting, as a graphic art medium, is still in its infancy. Although it has been successfully used by most greeting card companies for over 20 years, it is only now beginning to gain wider application in the graphic arts industry.

Laser die-cutting of paper

The characteristics of laser die-cutting:

• Incredibly complex and intricate details

Wide application range

Ideal for small batches

Created many opportunities for designers' imagination

The benefits of laser die-cutting:

Can produce more complex and refined designs, which cannot be achieved by other methods such as steel ruler die-cutting

No need for molds, as it eliminates the time to create molds, thus reducing production time

The process is chemical free and almost devoid of waste

Complex graphic cutting

Factors to consider:

Many companies provide laser marking services for trophies, logos, and plaques made of glass, wood, and steel. However, laser die-cutting on paper requires different skills, as the heat of the laser can sometimes cause some discoloration or laser burns around the design on one side of the paper. This can be solved by printing neutral colors on the target surface, designing the work so that the target surface is not visible, or using color change as part of the design, such as the "antique" appearance of lace patterns. However, the best way to avoid laser burns is to choose paper that is cut clean in the early design stage.