Translation guide
A manufacturing process that uses a die to cut shapes from materials like paper, metal, or plastic. In Japanese, the term is often expressed with compound nouns or verb phrases depending on context.
Referring to the industrial process of cutting shapes with a die.
The most common and general term for die cutting, used across industries. Literally 'mold punching'.
This factory performs die cutting.
Often used for punching or blanking, especially in metalworking. Can imply a more forceful cutting action.
We make metal parts by die cutting (punching).
Loanword from English, common in packaging, printing, and craft industries. Often used for paper and cardboard.
I ordered die-cut stickers.
Describing the action of cutting with a die.
Industry-specific terms for die cutting processes.
型抜き is a broader term that can refer to cutting with any kind of die (including for food, crafts, etc.), while 打ち抜き often implies a punching or blanking process, especially in metalworking. In many industrial contexts they are interchangeable, but 型抜き is safer for general use.
ダイカット is widely understood in packaging, printing, and stationery industries. It's often used in product names like ダイカットステッカー (die-cut sticker). However, in traditional manufacturing settings, native Japanese terms are preferred.
Punch out steel plates with a press.
We cut out box shapes using Thomson die cutting.