The difference between conventional die cutting vs laser cutting:
Advantages of Die Cutting:
- Speedy process during the finishing process.
- No framing effect to show the edges of the material.
Disadvantages of Die Cutting:
- Requires a custom manufactured die tool for the label shape and size, thus adding more to your initial order cost.
Advantages of Laser Cutting:
- Cost effective
Disadvantages of Laser Cutting:
- Heavily dependent on label design, as white edges can form on the perimeter of the printed label.
- Simply seeing the thickness of the material. This is known as the "Framing Effect."
The framing effect is more noticeable when there is a dark background color in the design and then applied to a dark substrate. - Laser cutting is recommended when the label has a light color background and is going to be placed on a dark substrate so it's noticeable.
Note: Not every paper or film material is suitable for laser production. Please see our material guide https://www.avery.com/custom-printing/resources/materials/compare-materials/ or Call Us: (800) 942-8379 Monday to Friday 6am - 5pm PT