Mid-State Litho sells and services commercial die cutting machines for print shops, packaging producers, and in-plants across Michigan and the Great Lakes. This process hub covers rotary die cutters for high-volume repeat work, digital flatbed and sheet cutters for short-run shapes without steel-rule tooling, and platen paths such as MBM AeroDieCut. We size Horizon, Intec/ColorCut, MBM, and Dyna-Cut equipment, then install and train operators.
Related hubs: Intec, Horizon, MBM, Dyna-Cut, business card cutters, creaser-folders, and bindery finishing.
Sizing a die cutter is a sheet size, run length, and shape complexity conversation. Rotary fits repeating dies and higher volume. Digital flatbed/sheet cutters fit variable shapes and short runs. Financing and leasing is available through Mitsubishi HC Capital and LEAF Commercial Capital. Call 1-800-343-4231.
Rotary die cutters
Rotary paths handle high-volume, repeating die work when a physical die is justified. Confirm sheet size, die tooling, and delivery on the quote. Horizon brand: Horizon print finishing. Dyna-Cut brand page: Dyna-Cut.
MBM AeroDieCut
AeroDieCut is the platen multi-finish path for cutting, creasing, perforating, and embossing work in one commercial platform. Confirm tooling and sheet size on the quote. Brand hub: MBM Corporation.
Intec / ColorCut digital flatbed cutters
- ColorCut FB580
- ColorCut FB775
- ColorCut FB780-T
- ColorCut FB1175
- ColorCut FB1180T
- ColorCut FB1190-T
- Intec FB790T
- ColorCut FB9000PRO
- FB9500 Pro-T (also listed as Morgana FB9550 Pro-T)
Flatbeds cut custom shapes, packaging dielines, labels, and short-run die-cut work from digital files without ordering a traditional die. Confirm sheet size, feeder, and registration on the quote. Brand hub: Intec.
Intec / ColorCut sheet and label cutters
Sheet cutters finish cards and rectangular products at speed. LCF paths cover digital label and sheet cutting. SC7800 adds in-line creasing and QR workflow options. Confirm throughput and max sheet size on the quote.
How to choose a die cutting machine
Four decisions settle most quotes.
Rotary vs digital. Rotary when the same die runs every day. Digital flatbed/sheet when shapes change and steel-rule tooling does not pay.
Sheet size and volume. Match the largest regular sheet and daily piece count to the platform class.
Finish mix. Shape cut only vs crease, perf, and emboss in the same pass (AeroDieCut / multi-tool paths).
Brand fit. Horizon and Dyna-Cut for rotary production. Intec/ColorCut for digital short run. MBM for platen multi-finish. Multi-brand honesty applies.
Why buy die cutting equipment from Mid-State Litho
Mid-State Litho is a family-owned print-finishing dealer since 1984 with factory-trained technicians for install, training, preventive maintenance, and repair across Michigan and the Great Lakes.
Service. Setup and support through service and support.
Trade-ins and financing. Written trade-in values when the old cutter still has life. Financing and leasing through Mitsubishi HC Capital and LEAF Commercial Capital. Used options: used and refurbished equipment.
Call 1-800-343-4231.
Die cutting FAQ
What is the difference between rotary and digital die cutting?
Rotary uses a physical die for high-volume repeating shapes. Digital flatbed and sheet cutters cut from a file with no steel-rule die, which fits short runs and frequent shape changes.
Which brands of die cutters does Mid-State Litho list live?
Live paths include Horizon RD-N4055DMC, Dyna-Cut RD435, MBM AeroDieCut, and a deep Intec/ColorCut flatbed and sheet lineup.
Do you sell business card cutters separately?
Yes. Card-specific paths also live under business card cutters. Many ColorCut sheet cutters serve both card and small-format work.
Does Mid-State Litho install and service die cutting equipment?
Yes. Factory-trained technicians install, train operators, and service the die cutting equipment we sell. Call 1-800-343-4231.
Can I finance a rotary or digital die cutter?
Yes. Financing and leasing run through Mitsubishi HC Capital and LEAF Commercial Capital. Start at financing and leasing.