To understand the die-cutting process, it’s important to understand the components used to carry out manufacturing. 

So, what exactly is a die? 

A die is a specialized tool used to cut and shape packaging materials using a press.

You can think of a die as a ‘mold’ that is shaped in the specific way needed to cut out your custom packaging.

Ultimately the first step to manufacturing your custom packaging is to form your die.

A die is created using tools and die makers to form your custom die before mounting it onto a press. 

At this point you want to have your dieline finalized to start die-cutting your first batch of custom packaging.