Design and Technology GCSE
Die Cutting (Stamp Cutting)
What Die Cutting (Stamp Cutting) means in Design and Technology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Die Cutting (Stamp Cutting)
Using a shaped metal blade (die) pressed with high force to cut through multiple layers of material simultaneously.
Topics that use Die Cutting (Stamp Cutting)
- Textiles: Alternative processes that can be used to manufacture typical textile products to different scales of production (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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