Kiss Cut vs Through Cut: Choosing the Right Die-Cut Format for Adhesive Components
Precision in medical device manufacturing often remains an invisible hero until a component fails to deploy correctly in a clinical setting. While much of the design focus remains on the primary function of a device, the method by which that device is separated from its raw material can dictate the entire success of the production run. Cutting a shape out of a substrate is usually more complex. Instead, the choice of cutting format creates a ripple effect that touches on assembly speed, sterilization protocols, and the final user experience. The selection of die cut medical products typically depends on how the component will be integrated into the final assembly. If a part is destined for a manual application process, its physical presentation must be optimized for human dexterity. On the other hand, automated high-speed lines require a level of consistency that only certain cutting formats can provide. The Mechanics and Logic of Through-Cutting Through-cutting, often referred ...