{"product_id":"die-cutting-and-tooling-a-guide-to-the-manufacture-and-use-of-cutting-embossing-and-foiling-dies-anvils-and-cylinders-paperback","title":"Die-cutting and Tooling: A guide to the manufacture and use of cutting, embossing and foiling dies, anvils and cylinders - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Fairley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Fairley has been writing and speaking about label and packaging materials, technology and applications since the 1970s, both as the founder of Labels \u0026amp; Labeling and other print industry magazine titles and as an international consultant writing label industry market and technology research reports for the likes of Frost \u0026amp; Sullivan, Economist Intelligence Unit, Pira, InfoTrends and Labels \u0026amp; Labelling Consultancy. He has written or contributed to over 20 technical books, including five international encyclopedias, as well as a number of historical research\/biography titles. He has worked at senior management and director level in research, education, printing and publishing and currently works as a consultant to Tarsus Exhibitions \u0026amp; Publishing - which organizes the global Labelexpo shows, Label Summits and publishes Labels \u0026amp; Labeling magazine - as well as regularly speaking at industry conferences and seminars. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Package \/ Packaging Society, Fellow of IP3, a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Stationers, an Honorary Life Member of FINAT and a Licentiate of the City \u0026amp; Guilds of London Institute. He was awarded the R. Stanton Avery Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.29 x 10 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 06, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51797036925216,"sku":"9781910507100","price":174.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0727dabcf69811fef0f384cbda58cd04.webp?v=1780772046","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/die-cutting-and-tooling-a-guide-to-the-manufacture-and-use-of-cutting-embossing-and-foiling-dies-anvils-and-cylinders-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}