Are you looking for ways to cut down your make-ready time? Why not consider using Phenolic Counterplates by Advanced Laser Dies? Our counterplates offer significant advantages over creasing matrix and traditional cut pressboard.

Ease of use is the first advantage. Each counterplate is positioned over its corresponding die cavity using industry-standard nylon locating pins. Peel the release paper off the transfer adhesive, slide the die chase into position and cycle the press. The counterplates have been transferred to your cutting plate in perfect register with the die. As you press the counterplates down you will notice that the edges are smoothly beveled unlike the straight edges of matrix which can catch on your sheets. Also, you only had to place a single counterplate on each die cavity instead of a piece of matrix for each piece of creasing rule.

Accuracy is the next advantage. Unlike a pressboard make-ready, you should never have to skive the edge of a counterplate channel to fix a "sharp" score. Sharp or cracking scores are an indication that the creasing rule in the die is not lining up properly with the scoring channel. Our close-tolerance computer-controlled counterplate router ensures a perfect match with our cutting die. Creases are accurately located and well-defined, which means an easier set-up on your folder-gluers too.

Durability is another advantage of Advance Laser Dies’s phenolic counterplates. Our rigid phenolic material is rated for over 500,000 impressions. We have had reports of several million impressions and still going strong. We are still trying to figure out exactly how long they can last. They can be re-used if they are removed with care.   We can even cut "solvent slots" in your larger counterplates so you can flood them with solvent and remove them more quickly.  

We can work with you to develop creasing specifications that allow you to run your dies with either creasing matrix or phenolic counterplates, depending on the size of your production run. Also, our counterplates can include reverse cut-scores and reverse creasing in register with your die.

Once you start using counterplates you’ll be "hooked". Your diecutting department will appreciate their ease of use and the reduced make-ready time. Your finishing department and your customers will appreciate the quality of your scores. Let us supply you with counterplates for your next die order!

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