
1) Industrial process
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[web] Die cutting is the process of using a die to shear webs of low-strength materials, such as rubber, fiber, foil, cloth, paper, corrugated fiberboard, paperboard, plastics, pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes, foam and sheet metal. In the metalworking and leather industries, the process is known as clicking and the machine may be referred...
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_cutting_(web)

Cutting irregular shapes in paper using metal rules mounted on a letter press.
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http://www.e-printing.co.uk/glossary.htm

Using a formed, meta-edged die to precision cut, or to cut shapes into a piece of paper. If a printing project requires a custom-made die, the total cost of the job will increase. See Laser Engraving.
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Process of using sharp metal rules on a wooden block to cut out specialised shapes such as pocket folders or unusual shaped flyers etc
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A method of using sharp steel ruled stamps or rollers to cut various shapes i.e. labels, boxes, image shapes, either post press or in line. The process of cutting paper in a shape or design by the use of a wooden die or block in which are positioned steel rules in the shape of the desired pattern.
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https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22539

Cutting shapes from sheet stock or trimming formed parts by striking them sharply with a shaped knife edge known as a steel rule die.
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https://www.rayplastics.com/learn-about-thermoforming/terms-definitions/
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