Preparation
Ensure surfaces to be masked are clean, degreased and contaminant-free. Poor preparation adversely affects the use of masking tapes.

Application
Die Cut Masking Tapes are supplied rolled on easy-peel backing. Whether your operators are handling the rolls or you use a shape dispenser, care must be taken not to distort the shapes in order to achieve a consistent accurate finish. Once aligned, the shapes should be pressed down ideally with a plastic blade.
NB. Handling shapes can be tricky when wearing gloves. If gloves are a necessity for operators, you may wish to consider using application tape for your shapes.

Once your components are masked, they are ready to be processed.

Removal
Once your components have been finished, you’ll need to remove the die cut masking tapes. This is best done while the coating is still warm to create the sharpest edges. Using a scalpel or weeding tool, the masks will lift easily, leaving a clean surface behind with perfect edges.

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To Begin
Use the form in the Get a Quote Box and send us the details of what you need. A shape, a kit, a collection of kits, whatever it is you require. If you need us to sign an NDA, upload it using the form or let us know what information you need from us and we’ll get that step out the way swiftly.

Design
Die Cut Masking Tapes are normally designed using a customer’s existing technical drawing. AFAC import the PDF or DXF and set to work producing a file matching the specification set out by the drawing. This file is then output for your approval.

Depending on complexity this can be anything from a few hours to 3-5 days.

Approval & Payment
Once you’ve approved the template, dimensions, material and quantity, a final price is provided and a Pro-Forma raised. You can pay by credit card or bank transfer.

Tooling
For volume production it’s necessary to produce a cutting tool from metal. This one off fee is dependent on the size and complexity of the template. It’s unusual for the tooling cost to be above £500 for our regular customers. This one off tool will usually last the lifetime of the production needs.

Production
Stock is held of all the standard materials, ready to be cut on easy-peel liners. Your drawing is then loaded into the machines that cut the tape. Using state of the art machinery, your shapes are professionally machine cut in a clean environment.

Excess material is also removed from your die cut masking tapes through this process to ensure operators only have what they need, avoiding contamination, excessive waste and use of sharps when they’re being used.

Rolls are then labelled and bagged ready for despatch to you. Typically Production is 3-5 days.

Shipping
Once your die cut masking tapes job is finished, it’s sent by overnight courier to your delivery location, ready for operators on your line to start masking.