TAPPI TIP 0305-47 2011: Multiple-out rotary diecut stacking provides practical guidance for converters operating multiple-out rotary diecutting and stacking equipment. The document covers press control, sandwich belt layboy setup, belt positioning, sheet separation, skew limits, stacking deck transfer, front-end assembly, and setup considerations for small diecuts and products requiring scoring or slotting. It also includes figures illustrating recommended equipment positioning and blank control techniques.
This technical reference is intended for corrugated packaging operations, press operators, maintenance personnel, production supervisors, and engineers seeking to reduce jam-ups and improve consistency when running multiple blanks across a diecutter.
Application Scope: Rotary diecutting, corrugated packaging production, multiple-out blank handling, stacking equipment setup, sheet separation, and press-to-stacker process control.