Die cutting machines are pieces of industrial or commercial manufacturing equipment used to cut materials into specific shapes. This creates many cuts of material that are identical in size and shape to one another. Die cutting machines are usually made of metal and can cut through surfaces to give it the desired shape. Common materials include:
magnetic media
abrasives
foams
gaskets
pressure-sensitive adhesives
filters
various metals
These are some of the capabilities of using die cutting equipment. Die cutting machines can be operated by hand, meaning that the operator pushes a lever and the machine cuts through the material. In the present day, though, it's more common that the machine will be automatic.