Title: Identify die-cut, embossing, and foil-stamping products and the basic equipment and procedures used for each process.
Course: Graphic Imaging Technology I (11154-I) > Section: Finishing and Binding Printed Materials

Identification should include the following concepts:

- Die-cut products may include boxes, cartons, pop-up books, cards, and games.
- Die-cut procedures should include press set-up, registration, and quality control.
- Die-cut equipment should include a press and sharp metal rule(s) (i.e., dies) formed to cut various shapes, as required by the job specifications.
- Embossing and foil stamping products may include brochures, reports, invitations, and business cards.
- Equipment, materials, and procedures for embossing and foil stamping should include
  - various colors and types of foil
  - fonts
  - regular embossing
  - male and female die
  - relief die
  - heat and pressure.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the effect of computers on the die-cutting industry?
- Why is it important to plan the printing job before die cutting?
- What must be considered when outsourcing a die-cutting job?
- What is the difference between foil stamping and embossing? What are the uses of each?
- How can adding specialty colors enhance a printed project?