In carton production, die board maintenance is key to achieving clean, precise cuts and extending die lifespan. Having the right repair tools and consumables allows your factory to perform daily maintenance quickly and effectively — reducing downtime and improving cutting accuracy.
| Tool Name | Factory Use / Key Benefit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rubber Mallet / Die Hammer | Adjusts rules and ejection rubbers without damaging the die board | Used to gently tap and align cutting rules or creasing rules during setup or repair. |
| Pliers | Speeds up rule replacement | Helps operators easily pull out or reposition cutting and creasing rules. |
| Chisel / Scraper | Keeps die board surface smooth | Removes glue residue, tape, or rubber leftovers to maintain flatness and precision. |
| Steel Rule / Vernier Caliper | Ensures consistent cutting height | Used for precise measurement of rule height, spacing, and alignment across the die. |
| Punch Tool | Saves time in small punch repairs | Used for manual punching operations or replacing worn-out punches directly on the die. |
| Die File / Rasp | Extends blade life | Used to repair minor edge damage or fine-tune cutting rule tips. |
| Rule Inserter | Improves efficiency and safety | Allows easier and more accurate rule insertion without damaging the die board or hands. |
| Consumable Name | Factory Use / Key Benefit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting Rule | Ensures sharp and consistent cuts | Replaces worn or broken cutting rules for precise cutting results. (Steel-rule dies are a common die type.) |
| Creasing Rule | Improves fold-line accuracy | Creates accurate creasing lines on paperboard and corrugated materials. |
| Ejection Rubber | Prevents paper jams and improves stripping | Helps eject cut sheets cleanly and prevents sticking or double layers. (Rubber used as stripper in steel-rule dies.) |
| Punch | Maintains hole precision | Used for hole punching or shape cutting in carton designs. |
| Lubricant / Anti-Rust Oil | Reduces tool wear | Keeps blades smooth and prevents rusting, extending rule and die life. |
| Sandpaper / File | Keeps cutting edges clean | Used to polish or deburr blade edges for better cutting results. |
| Double-Sided Tape | Simplifies quick repairs | Temporarily secures rules or ejection rubbers during adjustments. |
| Adhesive | Strengthens rubber bonding | Used to reattach ejection rubbers firmly on the die board surface. |
Always keep the die board surface clean and level before installing new rules or rubbers.
Use high-quality consumables to maintain cutting precision.
Schedule regular maintenance checks to prevent production delays.
Store repair tools in a dedicated maintenance kit so they’re ready during machine downtime.
With the right tools and consumables, die board repair becomes faster, safer, and more accurate. Proper maintenance not only extends die lifespan but also improves carton quality and overall factory efficiency.
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