LABEL PRODUCTION
Adhesive labels are usually produced from roll-to-roll in narrow web printing. The most commonly tools used are flexible dies which are mounted on magnetic cylinders. Solid dies are also used for some rotary applications, whereas steel rule dies are used in the traditional stamping process. After die-cutting, the stripped face material is disposed of while the labels remain on the liner and are rolled up. The labels are now ready for "dispensing", the mechanical application to the end product.