Graphic Dies

Metal dies are commonly used for graphic applications requiring an

embossed appearance on flexible materials. Metal dies provide excellent
heat transfer characteristics and durability. United Silicone manufactures
Magnesium, Brass, & Steel dies providing varying life cycles affording you
the opportunity to match die-type, cost, & delivery with your production
volumes.
Recommended Substrates
Acetal
Polycarbonate
Cardboard
Polyethylene
Leather
UV Coatings
Paper
Vinyl
Nylon
Polyurethane

Average Die Life

Magnesium = X
Brass
= 18X
Steel
= 20X

Material Offerings:
MAGNESIUM (photo-etched)

BRASS (machine engraved)

Application
Ideal for Low Volume Production
Flat Surfaces
Same Day Turnaround

Application
Ideal for High Volume Production
Flat & Contoured Surfaces

Character Height (A)

.035" & .065" Relief, Standard
Additional Heights Available
Material Thickness (B)
16 Gauge (.064")
11 Point (.153")
" Material (.250")
17" x 23" Maximum Die Size

Equipment
Vertical Machines - to 24 Ton Capacity
Peripheral Applications
Roll-on Equipment
Tooling
Standard & Quick-Change Die Mounting Systems
Type Chases
Part Holding Fixtures
Complete Machine Shop Capabilities

Character Height (A)

.060" Relief, Standard
Additional Heights Available
Material Thickness (B)
" Material (.250")
24" x 30" Maximum Die Size

Additional Supplies
Die Bonding Tape - 1", 2", & 3" Widths
Make-ready Materials
Silicone Rubber Dies, Sheets, & Rollers

Art Capabilities
Full-service Art Department
Macintosh & P/C Ready
Numerous Electronic Formats Available
art@unitedsilicone.com

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Side view of die

United Silicone
DESIGNERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF HOT STAMP AND HEAT TRANSFER DECORATING SYSTEMS
Vertical, Roll-on and Peripheral Machines
Automated Systems Close Tolerance Machines In-Mold Feed Systems
ITW United Silicone
Metal Dies Custom Tooling Silicone Rubber Sheets, Dies and Rollers
4471 Walden Avenue
Contract Manufacturing R & D Custom Engineering & Design
Lancaster, NY 14086

AND SUPPLIES
Phone: 716.681.8222 Ext. 198
Fax: 716.681.8789
www.unitedsilicone.com

United Silicone
Computer Art Specifications
We can accommodate DVDs, CD's, or e-mail files. For a more direct and secure transfer, we now offer the option of sending
your files through our FTP Site, especially designed for files larger than 2mb. Please contact your customer service
representative or the art department for instructions to our Ftp Site. A login and password is needed to utilize the site.
The following programs will open a wide variety of file formats. Please call if you have a file not created in the following:
Macintosh:
P/C:
AutoCAD:

Adobe Illustrator CS2, Quark Express 7.0, Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe Pagemaker 7 and Microsoft Word
6.0.1, Freehand MX
Adobe Illustrator CS2, Adobe Photoshop CS, Corel Draw X3
Autocad files are not preferred, we can accept them if they're saved as Postscript (.ai or .eps).If saved as .dxf,
additional labor will be required. Note: DO NOT FILL AUTOCAD ART

JOB GUIDELINES
-Provide a printout of the artwork file.
-Provide the file name and the program used.
-Convert fonts to outlines or include on the disk.
-Include all imported or linked graphics.
-Save scanned images as Tiff file (.tif) at least 600 dpi.
-Zip or stuff files when sending.
-When e-mailing, name files with 8 characters or less.

e-mail address: art@unitedsilicone.com

United Silicone offers a complete line of Hot Stamp/Heat Transfer Equipment & Supplies.
Silicone Rubber Rollers
Flat, Stepped & Contoured
Heat Transfer & Hot Stamping
Extruded Product
Heat Sealing
Edge Banding
Laminating
Feed & Guide Rollers

Equipment:
Standard Machines
Automated Systems

Silicone Rubber Sheets:

Heat Sealing
Heat Transfer
Automated Applications
Hot Stamp Tipping
Tooling:
Precision Part Holding Fixtures
Magnetic, Quick-Change Mounting Blocks
ITW United Silicone
4471 Walden Avenue
Lancaster, NY 14086

Ph: 716.681.8222 Ext. 198

Fax: 716.681.8789
www.unitedsilicone.com

12/07