Converter's Corner

4 Benefits Of Working With a Flexible Materials Converter

At JBC we cut specific shapes, slit to custom widths, swap liners, and present your part in the way that best suits your production environment. Not only that, we work with customers from early-stage design through high-volume production, providing value throughout the project lifecycle. This article, the last of our three-part series, explores four ways that working with a flexible materials converter like JBC Technologies can add value to your manufacturing process.

5 Things that Matter More than Piece Price When Sourcing Die Cut Parts

As today’s purchasing teams are pressured to manage skyrocketing material costs, they often focus solely on piece price. This is a mistake. Piece price is not the full measure of total cost and overlooks many intangibles that impact the bottom line. Continuity of supply—and the reliability of suppliers—should be of far greater significance when selecting vendors and purchasing converted materials and custom die cut parts.

How Pull Tabs Reduce Installation Costs

Pull tabs speed the installation of die cut parts. They reduce installation costs, but the benefits don’t end there. Pull tabs or extended liners protect die cut parts, make smaller parts easier-to-handle, and support the use of gloves.

Slug Removal for Die Cutting: How In-Line De-Slugging Adds Value

Slug removal or de-slugging removes the cut-outs from die-cut shapes. Manual slug removal adds labor costs, extends project timelines, and can cause quality control issues. In-line slug removal for die-cutting promotes efficiency and adds value. Learn more about de-slugging from JBC Technologies.

Case Study: Kiss Cut Parts Save Time and Money, Increase Productivity

Kiss cutting produces die cut parts in order to save time and money and increasing productivity.

High Speed Kiss Cutting for Higher Volumes and Lower Costs

See how high speed kiss cutting allows for lower costs and higher volumes.