MEIRENTE

MEIRENTE blade application index

Materials and Application Families

Browse 90 distinct material and application families, each supported by real cutting topics, candidate knife forms and related product routes.

This page contains 126 meaningful groups. Low-frequency one-off variants are intentionally not turned into separate index pages.

29 application topics

Recycling, granulator and shredder knives

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for recycling, granulator and shredder knives.

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22 application topics

Industrial fibers and rovings

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for industrial fibers and rovings.

tow chopping

carbon fiber tow

Industry
Fiber processing
Candidate knife form
Rotary cutter with fixed counter-edge
Problem to review
Chop length drifts during a run
Staple Fiber Blades

bundle cutting

carbon fiber tow

Industry
Fiber processing
Candidate knife form
Supported straight cross-cut blade
Problem to review
Only one cut face opens or flares
Staple Fiber Blades

length cutting

carbon fiber tow

Industry
Fiber processing
Candidate knife form
Indexed straight cross-cut blade
Problem to review
Length drifts while the cut end stays clean
Staple Fiber Blades
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20 application topics

Absorbent hygiene materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for absorbent hygiene materials.

width edge trimming

diaper topsheet nonwoven

Industry
Hygiene products
Candidate knife form
Circular shear edge-trim arrangement
Problem to review
Trim ribbon breaks or returns to the product web
Circular Blades
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20 application topics

Advanced battery current collectors

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for advanced battery current collectors.

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20 application topics

Advanced display optical layers

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for advanced display optical layers.

razor slitting

OLED polarizer film

Industry
Display manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Precision razor slitting blade
Problem to review
The cut edge shows surface scratches, coating chips, whitening, layer separation or optical-edge distortion
Circular Blades

shear slitting

OLED polarizer film

Industry
Display manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Matched circular shear-slitter pair
Problem to review
The cut edge shows surface scratches, coating chips, whitening, layer separation or optical-edge distortion
Circular Blades

razor slitting

miniLED reflector sheet

Industry
Display manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Precision razor slitting blade
Problem to review
The cut edge shows surface scratches, coating chips, whitening, layer separation or optical-edge distortion
Circular Blades

shear slitting

miniLED reflector sheet

Industry
Display manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Matched circular shear-slitter pair
Problem to review
The cut edge shows surface scratches, coating chips, whitening, layer separation or optical-edge distortion
Circular Blades
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20 application topics

Advanced drug-delivery materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for advanced drug-delivery materials.

matrix trimming

transdermal drug reservoir film

Industry
Pharmaceutical device manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Narrow matrix-trimming blade
Problem to review
The cut edge shows barrier-layer cracking, adhesive transfer, foil burr, delamination or incomplete matrix separation
Circular Blades
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20 application topics

Advanced semiconductor packaging films

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for advanced semiconductor packaging films.

matrix trimming

temporary wafer-bonding film

Industry
Advanced semiconductor packaging
Candidate knife form
Narrow matrix-trimming blade
Problem to review
The cut edge shows layer lift, edge contamination, wrinkling, adhesive stringing or dimensional drift
Circular Blades
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20 application topics

Aerospace composite materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for aerospace composite materials.

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20 application topics

Agricultural films and tapes

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for agricultural films and tapes.

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20 application topics

Air and liquid filtration media

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for air and liquid filtration media.

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20 application topics

Automotive interior materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for automotive interior materials.

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20 application topics

Bakery and confectionery products

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for bakery and confectionery products.

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20 application topics

Barrier and flexible packaging films

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for barrier and flexible packaging films.

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20 application topics

Battery cell assembly materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for battery cell assembly materials.

matrix trimming

battery-tab welding protection tape

Industry
Battery cell assembly
Candidate knife form
Narrow matrix-trimming blade
Problem to review
The cut edge shows liner cut-through, adhesive transfer, compression set, edge lift or incomplete separation
Battery Foil Blades
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20 application topics

Battery separator films

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for battery separator films.

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20 application topics

Bio-based and compostable materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for bio-based and compostable materials.

width edge trimming

collagen casing film

Industry
Sustainable materials
Candidate knife form
Circular shear edge-trim arrangement
Problem to review
Trim ribbon breaks or returns to the product web
Film Slitting Blades
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20 application topics

Building membranes and facings

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for building membranes and facings.

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20 application topics

Cable, wire and harness materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for cable, wire and harness materials.

end trimming

XLPE cable insulation

Industry
Cable manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Circular shear edge-trim arrangement
Problem to review
Trim ribbon breaks or returns to the product web
Circular Blades
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20 application topics

Ceramic, glass and abrasive media

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for ceramic, glass and abrasive media.

sheet slitting

ceramic green tape

Industry
Ceramics and abrasives
Candidate knife form
Circular shear slitting arrangement
Problem to review
Slit width drifts across the web
Circular Blades

edge trimming

ceramic green tape

Industry
Ceramics and abrasives
Candidate knife form
Circular shear edge-trim arrangement
Problem to review
Trim ribbon breaks or returns to the product web
Circular Blades
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20 application topics

Consumer-electronics laminates

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for consumer-electronics laminates.

roll slitting

copper shielding foil

Industry
Consumer electronics
Candidate knife form
Circular shear slitting arrangement
Problem to review
Slit width drifts across the web
Circular Blades
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20 application topics

Diagnostic strip components

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for diagnostic strip components.

matrix trimming

glucose test strip electrode web

Industry
In-vitro diagnostic manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Narrow matrix-trimming blade
Problem to review
The cut edge shows layer shift, fiber debris, adhesive transfer, reagent-zone damage or width variation
Circular Blades
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20 application topics

Diagnostic test components

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for diagnostic test components.

transverse cross cutting

glass fiber sample pad

Industry
In-vitro diagnostics
Candidate knife form
Straight cross-cut arrangement
Problem to review
Length or squareness changes at production speed
Glass Fiber Blades
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20 application topics

Display and optical films

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for display and optical films.

width edge trimming

LCD polarizer film

Industry
Display manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Circular shear edge-trim arrangement
Problem to review
Trim ribbon breaks or returns to the product web
Film Slitting Blades
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20 application topics

Elastomer sheets and seals

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for elastomer sheets and seals.

edge trimming

silicone rubber sheet

Industry
Rubber processing
Candidate knife form
Circular shear edge-trim arrangement
Problem to review
Trim ribbon breaks or returns to the product web
Circular Blades
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Electrical insulation materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for electrical insulation materials.

sheet slitting

mica paper tape

Industry
Electrical insulation
Candidate knife form
Circular shear slitting arrangement
Problem to review
Slit width drifts across the web
Circular Blades

edge trimming

mica paper tape

Industry
Electrical insulation
Candidate knife form
Circular shear edge-trim arrangement
Problem to review
Trim ribbon breaks or returns to the product web
Circular Blades
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20 application topics

Electrolyzer stack components

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for electrolyzer stack components.

precision trimming

zirconia-reinforced alkaline diaphragm sheet

Industry
Electrolyzer manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Precision straight trimming blade
Problem to review
The cut edge shows mesh deformation, membrane tearing, catalyst loss, gasket distortion or metallic burr formation
Circular Blades

sheet slitting

proton-conductive ceramic membrane

Industry
Electrolyzer manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Straight shear blade set
Problem to review
The cut edge shows mesh deformation, membrane tearing, catalyst loss, gasket distortion or metallic burr formation
Film Slitting Blades
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20 application topics

Electronic conductor strip

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for electronic conductor strip.

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20 application topics

EV electronic and insulation materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for ev electronic and insulation materials.

sheet slitting

battery-enclosure sealing foam

Industry
Electric vehicle component manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Straight shear blade set
Problem to review
The cut edge shows foam tearing, insulation fiber pullout, optical scratches, layer shift or incomplete profile separation
Circular Blades

precision trimming

battery-enclosure sealing foam

Industry
Electric vehicle component manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Precision straight trimming blade
Problem to review
The cut edge shows foam tearing, insulation fiber pullout, optical scratches, layer shift or incomplete profile separation
Circular Blades

sheet slitting

EV-motor slot insulation paper

Industry
Electric vehicle component manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Straight shear blade set
Problem to review
The cut edge shows foam tearing, insulation fiber pullout, optical scratches, layer shift or incomplete profile separation
Circular Blades
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Extreme-service sealing materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for extreme-service sealing materials.

sheet slitting

hydrogen compressor diaphragm sheet

Industry
High-performance sealing
Candidate knife form
Straight shear blade set
Problem to review
The cut edge shows edge tearing, reinforcement pullout, compression damage, contamination or dimensional drift
Circular Blades

precision trimming

hydrogen compressor diaphragm sheet

Industry
High-performance sealing
Candidate knife form
Precision straight trimming blade
Problem to review
The cut edge shows edge tearing, reinforcement pullout, compression damage, contamination or dimensional drift
Circular Blades

sheet slitting

perfluoroelastomer seal sheet

Industry
High-performance sealing
Candidate knife form
Straight shear blade set
Problem to review
The cut edge shows edge tearing, reinforcement pullout, compression damage, contamination or dimensional drift
Circular Blades
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Flexible sensor materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for flexible sensor materials.

matrix trimming

anisotropic conductive film

Industry
Flexible electronics manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Narrow matrix-trimming blade
Problem to review
The cut edge shows trace cracking, layer separation, edge burr, conductive debris or loss of flexibility
Circular Blades
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Fuel-cell and electrolyzer materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for fuel-cell and electrolyzer materials.

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20 application topics

Fuel-cell functional layers

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for fuel-cell functional layers.

sheet slitting

fuel-cell microporous-layer sheet

Industry
Fuel-cell manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Straight shear blade set
Problem to review
The cut edge shows fiber pullout, pore collapse, coating flake, edge contamination or sealing-width variation
Circular Blades

precision trimming

fuel-cell microporous-layer sheet

Industry
Fuel-cell manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Precision straight trimming blade
Problem to review
The cut edge shows fiber pullout, pore collapse, coating flake, edge contamination or sealing-width variation
Circular Blades

sheet slitting

PEM fuel-cell reinforcement film

Industry
Fuel-cell manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Straight shear blade set
Problem to review
The cut edge shows fiber pullout, pore collapse, coating flake, edge contamination or sealing-width variation
Film Slitting Blades
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Functional and protective films

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for functional and protective films.

roll slitting

window tint film

Industry
Technical films
Candidate knife form
Circular shear slitting arrangement
Problem to review
Adhesive smears or oozes at the edge
Film Slitting Blades

width edge trimming

window tint film

Industry
Technical films
Candidate knife form
Circular shear edge-trim arrangement
Problem to review
Adhesive remains exposed beside the liner
Film Slitting Blades
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20 application topics

Furniture and bedding materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for furniture and bedding materials.

edge trimming

upholstery foam laminate

Industry
Furniture manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Circular shear edge-trim arrangement
Problem to review
Trim ribbon breaks or returns to the product web
Circular Blades
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Garment and industrial fabrics

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for garment and industrial fabrics.

roll slitting

denim fabric

Industry
Textile converting
Candidate knife form
Circular shear slitting arrangement
Problem to review
Slit width drifts across the web
Circular Blades

width edge trimming

denim fabric

Industry
Textile converting
Candidate knife form
Circular shear edge-trim arrangement
Problem to review
Trim ribbon breaks or returns to the product web
Circular Blades
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20 application topics

Geosynthetics and drainage composites

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for geosynthetics and drainage composites.

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High-performance polymer films

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for high-performance polymer films.

width edge trimming

TPU protective film

Industry
High-performance polymers
Candidate knife form
Circular shear edge-trim arrangement
Problem to review
Trim ribbon breaks or returns to the product web
Film Slitting Blades
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20 application topics

Industrial adhesive tapes

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for industrial adhesive tapes.

roll slitting

acrylic foam tape

Industry
Adhesive tape converting
Candidate knife form
Circular shear slitting arrangement
Problem to review
Width drifts from operator side to drive side
Film Slitting Blades

width edge trimming

acrylic foam tape

Industry
Adhesive tape converting
Candidate knife form
Circular shear edge-trim arrangement
Problem to review
Trim ribbon breaks or returns to the product web
Film Slitting Blades
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20 application topics

Lithium and sodium battery electrodes

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for lithium and sodium battery electrodes.

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Logistics and molded packaging

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for logistics and molded packaging.

sheet slitting

molded fiber tray web

Industry
Protective packaging
Candidate knife form
Circular shear slitting arrangement
Problem to review
Slit width drifts across the web
Circular Blades

edge trimming

molded fiber tray web

Industry
Protective packaging
Candidate knife form
Circular shear edge-trim arrangement
Problem to review
Trim ribbon breaks or returns to the product web
Circular Blades
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Magnetic and refractory metal foils

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for magnetic and refractory metal foils.

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Medical filtration membranes

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for medical filtration membranes.

roll slitting

blood oxygenator membrane sheet

Industry
Medical filter manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Precision circular roll-slitting blade
Problem to review
The cut edge shows fiber pullout, pore collapse, edge fraying, particulate release or layer separation
Circular Blades

shear slitting

blood oxygenator membrane sheet

Industry
Medical filter manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Matched circular shear-slitter pair
Problem to review
The cut edge shows fiber pullout, pore collapse, edge fraying, particulate release or layer separation
Circular Blades

edge trimming

blood oxygenator membrane sheet

Industry
Medical filter manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Precision circular edge-trimming blade
Problem to review
The cut edge shows fiber pullout, pore collapse, edge fraying, particulate release or layer separation
Circular Blades

roll slitting

hemodialysis membrane sheet

Industry
Medical filter manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Precision circular roll-slitting blade
Problem to review
The cut edge shows fiber pullout, pore collapse, edge fraying, particulate release or layer separation
Circular Blades

shear slitting

hemodialysis membrane sheet

Industry
Medical filter manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Matched circular shear-slitter pair
Problem to review
The cut edge shows fiber pullout, pore collapse, edge fraying, particulate release or layer separation
Circular Blades
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Medical fluid-bag materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for medical fluid-bag materials.

razor slitting

blood bag PVC film

Industry
Medical disposables manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Industrial razor slitting blade
Problem to review
The processed material shows edge stretch, gel formation, incomplete separation, surface contamination or seal-area damage
Circular Blades

shear slitting

blood bag PVC film

Industry
Medical disposables manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Matched circular slitter pair
Problem to review
The processed material shows edge stretch, gel formation, incomplete separation, surface contamination or seal-area damage
Circular Blades

rotary die cutting

blood bag PVC film

Industry
Medical disposables manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Rotary die-cutting blade
Problem to review
The processed material shows edge stretch, gel formation, incomplete separation, surface contamination or seal-area damage
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razor slitting

urine drainage bag film

Industry
Medical disposables manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Industrial razor slitting blade
Problem to review
The processed material shows edge stretch, gel formation, incomplete separation, surface contamination or seal-area damage
Circular Blades

shear slitting

urine drainage bag film

Industry
Medical disposables manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Matched circular slitter pair
Problem to review
The processed material shows edge stretch, gel formation, incomplete separation, surface contamination or seal-area damage
Circular Blades
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Metal coils and precision strip

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for metal coils and precision strip.

coil slitting

aluminum alloy coil

Industry
Metal service centers
Candidate knife form
Circular shear slitting arrangement
Problem to review
Slit width drifts across the web
Circular Blades

strip edge trimming

aluminum alloy coil

Industry
Metal service centers
Candidate knife form
Circular shear edge-trim arrangement
Problem to review
Trim ribbon breaks or returns to the product web
Circular Blades
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Motor and transformer insulation

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for motor and transformer insulation.

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Next-generation solar materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for next-generation solar materials.

razor slitting

perovskite solar barrier film

Industry
Advanced solar manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Industrial razor slitting blade
Problem to review
The processed material shows edge cracks, barrier damage, adhesive transfer, curl or metallic burrs
Circular Blades

shear slitting

perovskite solar barrier film

Industry
Advanced solar manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Matched circular slitter pair
Problem to review
The processed material shows edge cracks, barrier damage, adhesive transfer, curl or metallic burrs
Circular Blades

razor slitting

solar ribbon cover film

Industry
Advanced solar manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Industrial razor slitting blade
Problem to review
The processed material shows edge cracks, barrier damage, adhesive transfer, curl or metallic burrs
Circular Blades

shear slitting

solar ribbon cover film

Industry
Advanced solar manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Matched circular slitter pair
Problem to review
The processed material shows edge cracks, barrier damage, adhesive transfer, curl or metallic burrs
Circular Blades
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Nonwoven webs and mats

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for nonwoven webs and mats.

roll slitting

spunlace wipe web

Industry
Nonwoven converting
Candidate knife form
Circular shear slitting arrangement
Problem to review
Slit width drifts across the web
Circular Blades

width edge trimming

spunlace wipe web

Industry
Nonwoven converting
Candidate knife form
Circular shear edge-trim arrangement
Problem to review
Trim ribbon breaks or returns to the product web
Circular Blades

roll slitting

SMS medical nonwoven

Industry
Nonwoven converting
Candidate knife form
Circular shear slitting arrangement
Problem to review
Slit width drifts across the web
Circular Blades
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Packaging, Carton, Labels and Tape

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for packaging, carton, labels and tape.

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Paperboard and protective board

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for paperboard and protective board.

sheet slitting

folding boxboard

Industry
Paperboard converting
Candidate knife form
Paired circular sheet slitting
Problem to review
Fiber burr projects from the reverse side
Circular Blades

cut to size

folding boxboard

Industry
Paperboard converting
Candidate knife form
Straight guillotine cutting knife
Problem to review
Lower sheets show heavier burr than upper sheets
Straight Blades

profile cutting

folding boxboard

Industry
Paperboard converting
Candidate knife form
Rotary profile-cutting form
Problem to review
Fiber bridges remain in windows or slots
Circular Blades

edge trimming

folding boxboard

Industry
Paperboard converting
Candidate knife form
Paired circular edge trimming
Problem to review
Trim edge opens between board plies
Circular Blades

cut to size

liquid packaging board

Industry
Paperboard converting
Candidate knife form
guillotine or straight cutoff arrangement
Problem to review
Polymer layer stretches beyond the fiber edge
Straight Blades
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Pharmaceutical packaging

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for pharmaceutical packaging.

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Photovoltaic module materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for photovoltaic module materials.

width edge trimming

POE encapsulant film

Industry
Solar manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Circular shear edge-trim arrangement
Problem to review
Trim ribbon breaks or returns to the product web
Film Slitting Blades
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Plastic pipes and profiles

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for plastic pipes and profiles.

end trimming

HDPE pipe

Industry
Plastic extrusion
Candidate knife form
Circular shear edge-trim arrangement
Problem to review
Trim ribbon breaks or returns to the product web
Circular Blades
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Printing, labels and security media

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for printing, labels and security media.

width edge trimming

self-adhesive labelstock

Industry
Printing and labels
Candidate knife form
circular shear-trimming arrangement
Problem to review
Sticky trim wraps instead of entering collection
Circular Blades

transverse cross cutting

shrink sleeve label web

Industry
Printing and labels
Candidate knife form
straight cross-cut arrangement
Problem to review
Cut position drifts through the roll
Straight Blades
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Release papers and liners

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for release papers and liners.

transverse cross cutting

glassine liner paper

Industry
Paper converting
Candidate knife form
Straight cutoff knife
Problem to review
Edge cracks propagate from a corner
Straight Blades
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Rigid plastic sheets

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for rigid plastic sheets.

sheet slitting

HDPE sheet

Industry
Plastic sheet converting
Candidate knife form
Circular shear slitting arrangement
Problem to review
Slit width drifts across the web
Circular Blades

edge trimming

HDPE sheet

Industry
Plastic sheet converting
Candidate knife form
Circular shear edge-trim arrangement
Problem to review
Trim ribbon breaks or returns to the product web
Circular Blades

sheet slitting

PP corrugated sheet

Industry
Plastic sheet converting
Candidate knife form
Circular shear slitting arrangement
Problem to review
Slit width drifts across the web
Circular Blades
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Semiconductor assembly films

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for semiconductor assembly films.

roll slitting

ABF build-up film

Industry
Semiconductor packaging
Candidate knife form
Circular shear slitting arrangement
Problem to review
Slit width drifts across the web
Film Slitting Blades

width edge trimming

ABF build-up film

Industry
Semiconductor packaging
Candidate knife form
Circular shear edge-trim arrangement
Problem to review
Trim ribbon breaks or returns to the product web
Film Slitting Blades
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Semiconductor handling materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for semiconductor handling materials.

razor slitting

UV-release wafer dicing tape

Industry
Semiconductor assembly
Candidate knife form
Industrial razor slitting blade
Problem to review
The processed material shows adhesive transfer, particles, liner cut-through, wrinkles or release-force variation
Circular Blades

shear slitting

UV-release wafer dicing tape

Industry
Semiconductor assembly
Candidate knife form
Matched circular slitter pair
Problem to review
The processed material shows adhesive transfer, particles, liner cut-through, wrinkles or release-force variation
Circular Blades

razor slitting

leadframe protective cover tape

Industry
Semiconductor assembly
Candidate knife form
Industrial razor slitting blade
Problem to review
The processed material shows adhesive transfer, particles, liner cut-through, wrinkles or release-force variation
Circular Blades

shear slitting

leadframe protective cover tape

Industry
Semiconductor assembly
Candidate knife form
Matched circular slitter pair
Problem to review
The processed material shows adhesive transfer, particles, liner cut-through, wrinkles or release-force variation
Circular Blades
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Semiconductor process tapes

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for semiconductor process tapes.

razor slitting

wafer mounting tape

Industry
Semiconductor fabrication
Candidate knife form
Precision razor slitting blade
Problem to review
The cut edge shows adhesive transfer, backing stretch, liner cut-through, edge lift or particulate contamination
Circular Blades

shear slitting

wafer mounting tape

Industry
Semiconductor fabrication
Candidate knife form
Matched circular shear-slitter pair
Problem to review
The cut edge shows adhesive transfer, backing stretch, liner cut-through, edge lift or particulate contamination
Circular Blades

precision cross cutting

wafer mounting tape

Industry
Semiconductor fabrication
Candidate knife form
Precision cross-cutting shear blade
Problem to review
The cut edge shows adhesive transfer, backing stretch, liner cut-through, edge lift or particulate contamination
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razor slitting

DBG process dicing tape

Industry
Semiconductor fabrication
Candidate knife form
Precision razor slitting blade
Problem to review
The cut edge shows adhesive transfer, backing stretch, liner cut-through, edge lift or particulate contamination
Circular Blades

shear slitting

DBG process dicing tape

Industry
Semiconductor fabrication
Candidate knife form
Matched circular shear-slitter pair
Problem to review
The cut edge shows adhesive transfer, backing stretch, liner cut-through, edge lift or particulate contamination
Circular Blades
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Solid-state battery layers

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sheet slitting

sulfide solid-electrolyte sheet

Industry
Solid-state battery manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Straight shear blade set
Problem to review
The cut edge shows edge cracking, layer separation, particle release or distortion of the active area
Battery Foil Blades

cut to size

sulfide solid-electrolyte sheet

Industry
Solid-state battery manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Guillotine shear blade
Problem to review
The cut edge shows edge cracking, layer separation, particle release or distortion of the active area
Battery Foil Blades

contour cutting

sulfide solid-electrolyte sheet

Industry
Solid-state battery manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Custom profile cutting blade
Problem to review
The cut edge shows edge cracking, layer separation, particle release or distortion of the active area
Battery Foil Blades

precision trimming

sulfide solid-electrolyte sheet

Industry
Solid-state battery manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Precision straight trimming blade
Problem to review
The cut edge shows edge cracking, layer separation, particle release or distortion of the active area
Battery Foil Blades

sheet slitting

oxide solid-electrolyte green tape

Industry
Solid-state battery manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Straight shear blade set
Problem to review
The cut edge shows edge cracking, layer separation, particle release or distortion of the active area
Battery Foil Blades
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Specialty converting tapes

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for specialty converting tapes.

width edge trimming

tamper-evident tear tape

Industry
Specialty tape converting
Candidate knife form
Circular shear edge-trim arrangement
Problem to review
Trim ribbon breaks or returns to the product web
Circular Blades

roll slitting

security VOID tape

Industry
Specialty tape converting
Candidate knife form
Circular shear slitting arrangement
Problem to review
Slit width drifts across the web
Circular Blades
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Specialty metal foils

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for specialty metal foils.

coil slitting

brass foil

Industry
Metal foil converting
Candidate knife form
Circular shear slitting arrangement
Problem to review
Slit width drifts across the web
Circular Blades

strip edge trimming

brass foil

Industry
Metal foil converting
Candidate knife form
Circular shear edge-trim arrangement
Problem to review
Trim ribbon breaks or returns to the product web
Circular Blades

coil slitting

titanium foil

Industry
Metal foil converting
Candidate knife form
Circular shear slitting arrangement
Problem to review
Slit width drifts across the web
Circular Blades

strip edge trimming

titanium foil

Industry
Metal foil converting
Candidate knife form
Circular shear edge-trim arrangement
Problem to review
Trim ribbon breaks or returns to the product web
Circular Blades
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Synthetic leather and coated textiles

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for synthetic leather and coated textiles.

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20 application topics

Technical foam materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for technical foam materials.

sheet slitting

EVA flooring foam

Industry
Foam converting
Candidate knife form
Circular shear slitting arrangement
Problem to review
Slit width drifts across the web
Circular Blades
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Technical woven fabrics

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for technical woven fabrics.

roll slitting

woven aramid fabric

Industry
Technical textiles
Candidate knife form
Circular shear slitting arrangement
Problem to review
Slit width drifts across the web
Circular Blades

width edge trimming

woven aramid fabric

Industry
Technical textiles
Candidate knife form
Circular shear edge-trim arrangement
Problem to review
Trim ribbon breaks or returns to the product web
Circular Blades

transverse cross cutting

woven fiberglass fabric

Industry
Technical textiles
Candidate knife form
Straight cross-cut arrangement
Problem to review
Length or squareness changes at production speed
Glass Fiber Blades
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Thermal insulation materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for thermal insulation materials.

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20 application topics

Tire and technical rubber components

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for tire and technical rubber components.

sheet slitting

green tire cord ply

Industry
Tire manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Circular shear slitting arrangement
Problem to review
Slit width drifts across the web
Circular Blades

edge trimming

green tire cord ply

Industry
Tire manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Circular shear edge-trim arrangement
Problem to review
Trim ribbon breaks or returns to the product web
Circular Blades
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Tobacco, tea and beverage media

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for tobacco, tea and beverage media.

width edge trimming

cigarette plug-wrap paper

Industry
Consumer goods converting
Candidate knife form
Circular shear edge-trim arrangement
Problem to review
Trim ribbon breaks or returns to the product web
Circular Blades

roll slitting

tipping paper

Industry
Consumer goods converting
Candidate knife form
Circular shear slitting arrangement
Problem to review
Slit width drifts across the web
Circular Blades
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20 application topics

Water-treatment membranes

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for water-treatment membranes.

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20 application topics

Wearable medical laminates

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for wearable medical laminates.

matrix trimming

wearable ECG adhesive laminate

Industry
Wearable medical-device manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Narrow matrix-trimming blade
Problem to review
The cut edge shows adhesive stringing, foam tearing, textile fray, liner cut-through or layer lift
Circular Blades
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Wood panels and veneers

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for wood panels and veneers.

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20 application topics

Wound care and skin-contact laminates

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for wound care and skin-contact laminates.

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19 application topics

Fresh, frozen and prepared foods

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for fresh, frozen and prepared foods.

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18 application topics

Aerospace structural composites

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for aerospace structural composites.

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16 application topics

Single-use bioprocess materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for single-use bioprocess materials.

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15 application topics

Electrolyzer stack materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for electrolyzer stack materials.

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15 application topics

Electronic shielding and thermal sheets

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for electronic shielding and thermal sheets.

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15 application topics

EV battery safety materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for ev battery safety materials.

edge trimming

mica battery barrier sheet

Industry
Electric vehicle battery manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Circular edge-trim knife pair
Problem to review
Finished width drifts along the retained sheet
Circular Blades
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Paper, Paper Tube, Paper Core and Printing

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for paper, paper tube, paper core and printing.

roll slitting

kraft paper rolls

Industry
Paper and converting
Candidate knife form
Circular shear slitting
Problem to review
Fiber dust along the slit edge
Circular Blades
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Plastic Film, Foil and Flexible Packaging

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for plastic film, foil and flexible packaging.

web slitting

BOPP film webs

Industry
Flexible packaging
Candidate knife form
Circular shear slitting
Problem to review
Edge curl develops immediately after separation
Film Slitting Blades

precision slitting

PET film webs

Industry
Film converting
Candidate knife form
Circular shear slitting
Problem to review
Raised edge lip or burr-like PET ridge
Film Slitting Blades

edge trimming

PE film webs

Industry
Film extrusion and converting
Candidate knife form
Razor-style trimming
Problem to review
Film stretches and necks in at the trim point
Film Slitting Blades
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Printed electronic laminates

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for printed electronic laminates.

razor slitting

RFID aluminum antenna laminate

Industry
Printed electronics
Candidate knife form
Industrial razor slitting blade
Problem to review
The processed material shows metal burrs, trace lift, delamination, adhesive smear or dimensional drift
Circular Blades

shear slitting

RFID aluminum antenna laminate

Industry
Printed electronics
Candidate knife form
Matched circular slitter pair
Problem to review
The processed material shows metal burrs, trace lift, delamination, adhesive smear or dimensional drift
Circular Blades

razor slitting

printed battery current-collector film

Industry
Printed electronics
Candidate knife form
Industrial razor slitting blade
Problem to review
The processed material shows metal burrs, trace lift, delamination, adhesive smear or dimensional drift
Circular Blades
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Dose and blister packaging

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for dose and blister packaging.

razor slitting

pharmaceutical desiccant lidding film

Industry
Pharmaceutical packaging
Candidate knife form
Industrial razor slitting blade
Problem to review
The processed material shows foil tearing, pinholes, coating damage, ragged edges or register drift
Circular Blades

shear slitting

pharmaceutical desiccant lidding film

Industry
Pharmaceutical packaging
Candidate knife form
Matched circular slitter pair
Problem to review
The processed material shows foil tearing, pinholes, coating damage, ragged edges or register drift
Circular Blades

razor slitting

suppository strip-pack foil

Industry
Pharmaceutical packaging
Candidate knife form
Industrial razor slitting blade
Problem to review
The processed material shows foil tearing, pinholes, coating damage, ragged edges or register drift
Circular Blades

shear slitting

suppository strip-pack foil

Industry
Pharmaceutical packaging
Candidate knife form
Matched circular slitter pair
Problem to review
The processed material shows foil tearing, pinholes, coating damage, ragged edges or register drift
Circular Blades
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Wind-blade engineered materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for wind-blade engineered materials.

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13 application topics

Battery and Energy Materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for battery and energy materials.

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13 application topics

Spacecraft thermal materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for spacecraft thermal materials.

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12 application topics

Difficult recycling feedstocks

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for difficult recycling feedstocks.

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12 application topics

Electronics, Battery and Insulation Materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for electronics, battery and insulation materials.

precision roll slitting

thin copper foil

Industry
electronics and battery materials
Candidate knife form
razor slitter
Problem to review
A continuous burr forms on one edge
Battery Foil Blades
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Recycling, Cable and Specialty Materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for recycling, cable and specialty materials.

net cutting and shredding

discarded fishing nets

Industry
marine plastics recycling
Candidate knife form
hooked serrated knife
Problem to review
Net stretches across the cutting chamber
Serrated Blades
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12 application topics

Rubber, Tire and Sealing Materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for rubber, tire and sealing materials.

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12 application topics

Steel, Aluminum, Copper and Metalworking

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for steel, aluminum, copper and metalworking.

coil slitting

carbon steel coil

Industry
steel service centers
Candidate knife form
paired circular slitter knives
Problem to review
Heavy or uneven burr
Circular Blades

edge trimming and width control

copper and brass strip

Industry
nonferrous metal processing
Candidate knife form
paired circular edge-trim knives
Problem to review
Residual cracked edge
Circular Blades
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12 application topics

Textiles, Nonwovens and Carpet

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for textiles, nonwovens and carpet.

square cutting and sizing

carpet tile stock

Industry
commercial flooring production
Candidate knife form
four-side cutting set
Problem to review
Out-of-square tile
Serrated Blades
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11 application topics

Plastics, Foams and Composites

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for plastics, foams and composites.

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10 application topics

Ballistic and coated fabrics

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for ballistic and coated fabrics.

shear slitting

ballistic UHMWPE fabric

Industry
Protective textile converting
Candidate knife form
Matched circular shear-slitter pair
Problem to review
UHMWPE filaments bridge lanes
Circular Blades
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10 application topics

Food Processing

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for food processing.

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10 application topics

Medical and Hygiene Materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for medical and hygiene materials.

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10 application topics

Plastic pelletizing processes

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for plastic pelletizing processes.

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10 application topics

Wood, Veneer and Engineered Panels

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for wood, veneer and engineered panels.

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9 application topics

Laboratory diagnostic materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for laboratory diagnostic materials.

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9 application topics

Specialty nonferrous metal foils

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for specialty nonferrous metal foils.

coil slitting

Inconel alloy foil

Industry
Specialty metal converting
Candidate knife form
Precision circular slitter pair
Problem to review
The processed material shows burrs, edge wave, scratches, camber or local work hardening
Circular Blades

coil slitting

cobalt metal foil

Industry
Specialty metal converting
Candidate knife form
Precision circular slitter pair
Problem to review
The processed material shows burrs, edge wave, scratches, camber or local work hardening
Circular Blades

coil slitting

magnesium alloy foil

Industry
Specialty metal converting
Candidate knife form
Matched circular slitter knife pair
Problem to review
Burr or ragged edges vary across the coil width
Circular Blades
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9 application topics

Stationary energy-storage materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for stationary energy-storage materials.

sheet slitting

AGM battery separator mat

Industry
Energy storage manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Paired circular slitter knives
Problem to review
Center and outer bands show different widths
Circular Blades

edge trimming

AGM battery separator mat

Industry
Energy storage manufacturing
Candidate knife form
Circular edge-trim knife pair
Problem to review
The retained edge looks clean at the knife but sheds later
Circular Blades
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7 application topics

Medical and Laboratory Consumables

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for medical and laboratory consumables.

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5 application topics

Air-treatment filter media

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for air-treatment filter media.

5 application topics

Cable shielding and wrapping media

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for cable shielding and wrapping media.

5 application topics

Electronics and Precision Materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for electronics and precision materials.

4 application topics

Composites and Aerospace Materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for composites and aerospace materials.

4 application topics

Electronics recycling size reduction

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for electronics recycling size reduction.

4 application topics

Food packaging film laminates

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for food packaging film laminates.

4 application topics

Precision mesh and shim stock

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for precision mesh and shim stock.

4 application topics

Protected-surface masking films

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for protected-surface masking films.

4 application topics

Rigid and flexible plastic scrap

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for rigid and flexible plastic scrap.

3 application topics

Advanced water membrane materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for advanced water membrane materials.

3 application topics

Specialty Films and Membranes

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for specialty films and membranes.

2 application topics

Advanced Insulation and Thermal Materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for advanced insulation and thermal materials.

Roll slitting

Aramid insulation paper

Industry
Electrical insulation material converting
Candidate knife form
Machine-matched rotary slitting arrangement
Problem to review
Fuzzy slit edge or fiber whiskers
Circular Blades

Blanket sizing and profile cutting

Aerogel insulation blanket

Industry
Thermal insulation fabrication
Candidate knife form
Serrated blanket cutting arrangement
Problem to review
Dust release and loose edge fragments
Serrated Blades

2 application topics

Building and Construction Materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for building and construction materials.

Cross-cutting and profile sizing

Foil-faced stone wool lamella mats

Industry
Building, HVAC and marine insulation fabrication
Candidate knife form
Serrated lamella mat cutting arrangement
Problem to review
Lamella strips shift or detach at the edge
Serrated Blades

2 application topics

Filtration and Technical Nonwovens

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for filtration and technical nonwovens.

Precision roll slitting and edge trimming

Nanofiber-coated filter media

Industry
High-efficiency filter media converting
Candidate knife form
Rotary shear-slitting knife pair
Problem to review
Nanofiber coating is disturbed near the slit edge
Circular Blades

2 application topics

Precious metal foils

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for precious metal foils.

coil slitting

silver metal foil

Industry
Precious metal converting
Candidate knife form
Matched circular slitter knife pair
Problem to review
A lane has recurring burr
Circular Blades

2 application topics

Prepreg and organosheet composites

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for prepreg and organosheet composites.

2 application topics

Wind-energy composite consumables

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for wind-energy composite consumables.

1 application topics

Copper busbar fabrication

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for copper busbar fabrication.

1 application topics

Electrical and Thermal Insulation

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for electrical and thermal insulation.

1 application topics

Electronic production scrap

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for electronic production scrap.

1 application topics

Food Processing and Portioning

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for food processing and portioning.

1 application topics

Hygiene and Nonwoven Materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for hygiene and nonwoven materials.

1 application topics

Rubber, Foam and Gasket Materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for rubber, foam and gasket materials.

1 application topics

Specialty adhesive tape stock

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for specialty adhesive tape stock.

1 application topics

Textile and hygiene production scrap

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for textile and hygiene production scrap.

1 application topics

Textile, Nonwoven and Fiber Materials

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Representative workpieces, cutting processes and blade-review routes for textile, nonwoven and fiber materials.