Expert Custom Paper Cutting Services

Custom paper cutting covers precision shaping, trimming, scoring, perforating, kiss-cutting, drilling, and related finishing for paper, board, packaging, folders, inserts, and specialty printed pieces. Michigan Paper Die uses production die-cutting equipment, in-house die construction, and detailed quality checks to turn supplied artwork, dielines, mockups, or press sheets into clean, repeatable finished components.

Michigan Paper Die can process a wide range of substrates, including text or bond paper, cover weight paper, chipboard, corrugated material, plastic composites, magnetic material, and kiss-cut or sticker material. Material thickness generally ranges from .002 to .080, or 2-point through 80-point stock, depending on the project, equipment, and required finish.

Yes. Michigan Paper Die can work from supplied die-line files, commonly .eps files, as well as laser proofs, mockups, press sheets, and electronic information. The team reviews the supplied details before production to identify missing or conflicting instructions, then uses CAD software and prototype sampling when needed to confirm the piece before die construction.

A steel rule die is a custom cutting tool built to shape, score, perforate, or otherwise convert your material. Michigan Paper Die constructs dies in-house using CAD software, a CNC router, and automatic rule-bending technology. This improves accuracy, speeds up changes, and helps ensure the finished piece matches the approved specifications.

Turnaround depends on the complexity of the cut, die requirements, material, finishing steps, and current production schedule. Michigan Paper Die is known for fast turnaround because it is often the final handler before delivery. Project details are logged through production, and Quality First procedures help maintain speed without sacrificing accuracy or consistency.

Yes. Detailed mockups are part of Michigan Paper Die’s pre-production capabilities. A prototype can be created from a sample-making table and reviewed internally before full die construction or production begins. Mockups are especially useful for unusual folds, packaging structures, presentation folders, and projects where fit, alignment, or assembly is critical.

Quality is managed through Michigan Paper Die’s Quality First policy. Materials are organized before production, purchase orders and proofs are reviewed, dies are checked or maintained, and pull sheets are created during make-ready and production runs. Every job receives a Quality Control Report with notes, proofs, mockups, and procedure information.

Yes. In addition to custom paper cutting and die cutting, Michigan Paper Die offers folding, drilling, hand bindery, gluing, tipping, shrink wrapping, fulfillment, warehouse support, embossing, and window patching. Integrating these services can reduce hand labor, avoid extra vendor transfers, and create a smoother production workflow from cutting through final packaging.