Die cutting is a process that is used to generate large numbers of the same shape from a plastic material that uses a die to sheer webs of low strength materials, such as plastics. Die cutting can be done on either flatbed or rotary presses.

Rotary die cutting is often done inline with printing. Die cutting is typically faster and more cost-effective than other cutting or trimming processes such as routing. The die must be designed so that it efficiently cuts the desired material with minimal waste. In

Die cutting, sharp and specially shaped blades are used. The blade is then bent into the desired shape and mounted onto a stronger backing, this results in a die. A flat surface with a supportive backing holds the piece of material that is being cut and the die is pressed onto the material to be cut.