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IADD Diecutting Academy: Diemaking 101
Diemaking 101 is a self-paced course that provides an introduction to both diecutting and diemaking. The Packaging School team collaborated with experts at the International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking (IADD) to create this informative and instructive 19-lesson program.
3 Hours
22 Lessons
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$299
What You Will Learn
This course explores tooling options from past to present, modern dies, new technology, automation techniques, and more. It also discusses the product to be diecut, covering common types of material typically used for diecutting and how to select the correct rule for the job.
Furthermore, the course teaches diecutting press and anvil / cutting surface, discussing the common types of presses, along with the specific pros and cons of each type. There is also a section on steel rule knife and toolholder / dieboard parameters. Diecutting ejection—the key processes, materials, and recommended actions—rounds out the course.
Course Objectives
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Describe the evolution of diemaking and diecutting
Compare modern diecutting tools and systems
Distinguish between common press types and describe their respective advantages and limitations
Interpret key specifications for toolholders, knives, and dieboards in a diemaking context
Explain the purpose of ejection systems and recommend appropriate materials based on application
Future Proof Your Skills
$299
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