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Start with material, roll width, label size, production volume and whether you need printing, die cutting, slitting, inspection or rewinding.
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Label Making Machine Knowledge Center
Learn how to choose label printing, die cutting, slitting, rewinding and finishing machines for sticker labels, barcode labels, packaging labels and roll-to-roll label production.
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Compare tooling cost, shape changes, cutting speed, material compatibility and registration accuracy before choosing a die cutting method.
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Use troubleshooting guides to check slitting defects, die cutting drift, matrix breaks, web guiding, tension and rewind quality.
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How to Choose a Label Making Machine
Learn how to choose label making machines by material, roll width, production volume, printing method, die cutting accuracy, slitting and finishing needs.
Read guideHow to Choose an Inspection Slitter Rewinder
Compare inspection slitter rewinders by slitting method, web guiding, defect inspection, rewind diameter, tension control and finished roll quality.
Read guideHow to Choose a Digital Label Finishing Machine
Learn how to choose digital label finishing equipment for lamination, semi-rotary die cutting, matrix removal, slitting and rewinding.
Read guideHow to Choose a Label Die Cutting Machine
Understand how to select label die cutting machines by shape complexity, tooling cost, speed, accuracy, material and production volume.
Read guideMachine Comparison Guides
Rotary vs Flatbed Die Cutting Machine
Compare rotary and flatbed die cutting machines for labels by speed, tooling, cutting pressure, accuracy, material thickness and production volume.
Read guideLaser vs Rotary Die Cutting Machine
Compare laser and rotary die cutting machines by tooling cost, job changeover, edge quality, production speed, material compatibility and maintenance.
Read guideDigital Label Finishing vs Flexo Printing
Understand the difference between digital label finishing equipment and flexo printing machines, and how they fit into short-run and long-run label production.
Read guideSlitter Rewinder vs Inspection Slitter Rewinder
Compare standard slitter rewinders and inspection slitter rewinders by defect checking, splice handling, counting, rewinding quality and cost.
Read guideLabel Production Applications
Sticker Label Production Guide
Learn which machines are used for sticker label production, including printing, lamination, die cutting, slitting, waste removal and rewinding.
Read guideBarcode Label Production Guide
Learn how barcode labels are produced and what machines to choose for thermal materials, inkjet printing, flexo printing, slitting and inspection.
Read guidePackaging Label Production Guide
Understand packaging label production workflows for printed rolls, flexo printing, digital printing, die cutting, slitting and finishing.
Read guideCosmetic Label Production Guide
Learn how cosmetic labels are produced with film materials, accurate registration, lamination, foil, die cutting and quality inspection.
Read guideLogistics Label Production Guide
Learn which machines fit logistics label production, including thermal label materials, barcode printing, slitting, rewinding and roll inspection.
Read guideCommon Label Machine Problems
Label Slitting Problems and Solutions
Troubleshoot label slitting problems such as burrs, dusty edges, telescoping rolls, uneven tension, web wandering and poor rewind quality.
Read guideDie Cutting Accuracy Problems and Solutions
Troubleshoot label die cutting accuracy problems including registration drift, liner cuts, incomplete cuts, matrix breaks and shape variation.
Read guideWaste Matrix Rewinding Problems and Solutions
Learn how to solve waste matrix rewinding problems including matrix breaks, poor stripping, adhesive buildup, roll blocking and unstable tension.
Read guideLabel Machine Glossary
Understand terms such as web guiding, tension control, matrix removal, rotary die cutting, semi-rotary die cutting, register mark, unwind diameter and rewind hardness.
Open the glossaryRecommended Machine Categories
Inspection Slitter Rewinder
Educational guide for selecting and configuring inspection slitter rewinder in label production.
Read guideDigital Label Finishing Machine
Educational guide for selecting and configuring digital label finishing machine in label production.
Read guideRotary Die Cutting Machine
Educational guide for selecting and configuring rotary die cutting machine in label production.
Read guideFlatbed Die Cutting Machine
Educational guide for selecting and configuring flatbed die cutting machine in label production.
Read guideLaser Die Cutter
Educational guide for selecting and configuring laser die cutter in label production.
Read guideInkjet Machine for Labels
Educational guide for selecting and configuring inkjet machine for labels in label production.
Read guideFlexo Printing Machine
Educational guide for selecting and configuring flexo printing machine in label production.
Read guideAutomatic Roll Change Machine
Educational guide for selecting and configuring automatic roll change machine in label production.
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