✅ Hot stamping dies: What they are and how they are made
Hot stamping dies are relief-engraved plates used to transfer designs, logos, or text onto various materials through heat and pressure. These essential tools are used for graphic enhancement on surfaces such as paper, leather, plastic, wood, or synthetic fabrics.
➡️ Most common materials for dies
- Brass: Excellent thermal conductivity, durable, and precise. Ideal for high-volume production.
- Magnesium: Cost-effective and easy to machine. Suitable for medium to low-volume runs.
- Copper: High detail definition, used for specialized applications.
- Zinc: Affordable but less durable, now rarely used.
➡️Who manufactures dies
Specialized companies in metal micromachining with CNC equipment typically produce them. These businesses often operate in printing, packaging, and promotional product industries.
➡️Usage processes
The dies are mounted onto hot stamping presses, applying heat and pressure to substrates like paper or leather, often using foil (metallic films). Common applications include:
- Luxury packaging
- Labels and bottles
- Book covers
- Leather goods and accessories
- Business cards and invitations
- Cosmetics and perfumery
➡️Production with BETA and GAMMA machines
The BETA 65/45 and GAMMA CNC machines are ideal for engraving brass dies with precision and reliability.
- BETA 65/45: Compact, precise, and widely used among die manufacturers. Excellent for small batches.
- GAMMA: Suited for larger, high-volume production. Maintains high precision even on larger formats.
Both support CAD/CAM systems and deliver clean, deep, and repeatable engravings.
➡️Who chooses our machines to produce their dies
Many of our customers, especially those who purchase the BETA 65/45, manufacture hot stamping dies. This has allowed us to optimize configurations and technical support for this industry.