Kiss Cutting Blades and Application Guides
Application guidance for kiss cutting blades, liner protection, cutting-depth control, registration and clean matrix removal across labels, tapes, films and laminated webs.
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Packaging & Paper
Label Kiss Cutting Without Damaging the Release Liner
Review label kiss cutting for complete face-stock separation, intact release liner, clean corners, matrix removal, and repeatable web conversion.
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Films & Foils
Ceramic Green Tape Cutting
Review ceramic loading, binder state, carrier film, sheet support and corner radii when specifying knives for green-tape slitting and blanking.
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Films & Foils
Electronics Foam Gasket Cutting
Match foam density, adhesive, liner, compression recovery and profile geometry when specifying kiss-cut knives for electronics gaskets.
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Films & Foils
Fuel Cell Subgasket Film Die-Cutting Blades
Application guide for fuel cell subgasket film die-cutting blades, covering registration, liner control, opening quality and waste removal.
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Films & Foils
Microfluidic Diagnostic Adhesive Tape Die-Cutting Blades
Application guide for microfluidic diagnostic tape die-cutting blades, covering channel geometry, liner integrity, registration and adhesive waste removal.
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Films & Foils
PCR Microplate Sealing Film Die-Cutting Blades
Application guide for PCR microplate sealing film cutting blades, covering plate profiles, peel tabs, release liners, clean edges and sheet handling.
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Films & Foils
Transdermal Patch Laminate Rotary Die-Cutting Blades
Application guide for transdermal patch die-cutting blades, covering multilayer profiles, release-liner control, adhesive edges and matrix removal.
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Films & Foils
Aerospace Structural Adhesive Film Slitting Blades
Application guide for aerospace structural adhesive film slitting blades, covering tack, liner integrity, residue control and converted roll quality.
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Packaging & Paper
RFID Smart Label Inlay Registered Die-Cutting Blades
Application guide for RFID smart label inlay die-cutting blades, covering registration, antenna clearance, liner control and matrix removal.
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Packaging & Paper
Electrically Conductive Transfer Tape Die-Cutting Blades
Application guide for conductive transfer tape die-cutting blades, covering adhesive control, liner integrity, filler pullout and waste removal.
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Adhesives, Labels & Printing
Self-Adhesive Labelstock Rotary Die-Cutting Blades
Application guide to rotary die cutting labelstock with clean facestock profiles, intact liners, accurate registration and reliable matrix removal.
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Films & Foils
Window Tint Film Rotary Die Cutting
Review rotary die cutting window tint film for liner control, optical coating protection, registered shapes, weed removal and clean adhesive-backed parts.
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Films & Foils
Laser-Printable Film Rotary Die Cutting
Review rotary die cutting laser-printable film for coating integrity, liner depth, part registration, matrix release, static and reliable post-print handling.
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Films & Foils
Anti-Static Protective Film Rotary Die Cutting
Review rotary die cutting anti-static protective film for clean profiles, liner control, ESD performance, matrix stripping, particle control and release.
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Battery Materials
Battery-Tab Welding Protection Tape Kiss-Cutting Blades
Application guide for battery-tab welding protection tape kiss cutting, focused on the cut edge shows liner cut-through, adhesive transfer, compression set, edge lift or incomplete separation, finished dimensions drift during a production run, dimensional control and the production details needed for an RFQ.
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Battery Materials
Cell-Vent Insulation Film Kiss-Cutting Blades
Application guide for cell-vent insulation film kiss cutting, focused on the cut edge shows liner cut-through, adhesive transfer, compression set, edge lift or incomplete separation, finished dimensions drift during a production run, dimensional control and the production details needed for an RFQ.
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Battery Materials
Cylindrical-Cell Insulation Washer Stock Kiss-Cutting Blades
Application guide for cylindrical-cell insulation washer stock kiss cutting, focused on the cut edge shows liner cut-through, adhesive transfer, compression set, edge lift or incomplete separation, finished dimensions drift during a production run, dimensional control and the production details needed for an RFQ.
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Battery Materials
Battery-Module Compression Pad Kiss-Cutting Blades
Application guide for battery-module compression pad kiss cutting, focused on the cut edge shows liner cut-through, adhesive transfer, compression set, edge lift or incomplete separation, finished dimensions drift during a production run, dimensional control and the production details needed for an RFQ.
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Battery Materials
Pouch-Cell Edge-Sealing Film Kiss-Cutting Blades
Application guide for pouch-cell edge-sealing film kiss cutting, focused on the cut edge shows liner cut-through, adhesive transfer, compression set, edge lift or incomplete separation, finished dimensions drift during a production run, dimensional control and the production details needed for an RFQ.
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Semiconductor Process & Packaging
Wafer Mounting Tape Kiss-Cutting Blades
Application guide for wafer mounting tape kiss cutting, focused on the cut edge shows adhesive transfer, backing stretch, liner cut-through, edge lift or particulate contamination, finished dimensions drift during a production run, dimensional control and the production details needed for an RFQ.
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Semiconductor Process & Packaging
DBG Process Dicing Tape Kiss-Cutting Blades
Application guide for DBG process dicing tape kiss cutting, focused on the cut edge shows adhesive transfer, backing stretch, liner cut-through, edge lift or particulate contamination, finished dimensions drift during a production run, dimensional control and the production details needed for an RFQ.
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Semiconductor Process & Packaging
Semiconductor Molding Protection Tape Kiss-Cutting Blades
Application guide for semiconductor molding protection tape kiss cutting, focused on the cut edge shows adhesive transfer, backing stretch, liner cut-through, edge lift or particulate contamination, finished dimensions drift during a production run, dimensional control and the production details needed for an RFQ.
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Semiconductor Process & Packaging
Leadframe Dambar Removal Tape Kiss-Cutting Blades
Application guide for leadframe dambar removal tape kiss cutting, focused on the cut edge shows adhesive transfer, backing stretch, liner cut-through, edge lift or particulate contamination, finished dimensions drift during a production run, dimensional control and the production details needed for an RFQ.
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Semiconductor Process & Packaging
Wafer Edge-Protection Tape Kiss-Cutting Blades
Application guide for wafer edge-protection tape kiss cutting, focused on the cut edge shows adhesive transfer, backing stretch, liner cut-through, edge lift or particulate contamination, finished dimensions drift during a production run, dimensional control and the production details needed for an RFQ.
Read the application guide →Industrial Blade Application Guides: From Material to Cutting Edge
Reliable cutting comes from a system, not a single hardness number. Industrial blade technology connects the processed material, cutting method, machine condition, blade material, heat treatment, geometry, grinding accuracy and maintenance practice.
This page gives engineers and buyers a practical framework for discussing blade performance with Meirente before a quotation, trial or repeat-order improvement.
Start With the Cutting Application
A thin film, abrasive glass fiber, soft food product, polymer strand and electronic ceramic sheet place very different demands on a blade. The first questions should cover material behavior, thickness, speed, cutting gap, temperature, contamination, target finish and the cost of downtime.
Material Selection Is a Balance
Tool steel, stainless steel, high-speed steel, powder-metallurgy grades, tungsten carbide and coated solutions offer different combinations of hardness, toughness, wear resistance, corrosion resistance and cost. Selection should reflect the dominant failure risk instead of using the same grade for every application.
Edge Geometry Controls How the Blade Enters the Material
Bevel angle, single- or double-bevel direction, edge thickness, tooth pitch, tooth height, rake and clearance influence cutting force, dust, burrs, heat and edge strength. A sharper edge can reduce force, but an edge that is too thin may chip or deform under impact.
Heat Treatment, Grinding and Surface Engineering
Heat treatment develops the material properties required by the design. Precision grinding then controls flatness, parallelism, runout, concentricity and final edge geometry. Surface finishing or coating may help with wear, friction, corrosion or material adhesion when the application and base material justify it.
Measurement and Failure Feedback
Inspection confirms whether the blade matches the agreed specification; production feedback confirms whether the specification matches the real process. Photos and records of wear, chipping, deformation, burrs, dust, motor load, heat and cutting hours help separate material problems from alignment, gap, vibration or contamination issues.
Is higher hardness always better?
No. Higher hardness can improve wear resistance but may reduce toughness. The correct balance depends on impact, material abrasiveness and machine stability.
Why does the same blade wear differently on two machines?
Alignment, holder condition, cutting gap, speed, cooling, vibration, contamination and processed material can all change blade life.
When should a coating be considered?
Consider it when wear, friction, corrosion or adhesion is a defined problem and the coating is compatible with the base material, edge and operating temperature.
What information helps diagnose chipping?
Provide the chipped location, installation direction, holder condition, cutting gap, speed, processed material, contamination risk and close-up photos.
Can edge geometry be changed without changing the machine?
Sometimes, but the blade-holder interface, clearance and cutting method must be reviewed before any geometry change is approved.