The creasing wheel tool is essential for producing clean, precise fold lines in packaging, display, and signage materials. These tools are specifically designed to compress rather than cut the material, creating a defined crease that allows for accurate and controlled folding without damaging the surface. This is especially important when working with materials like corrugated cardboard, folding carton board, and laminated or coated substrates.
Creasing wheel tools are mounted alongside other tools such as the drag knife, oscillating or kiss-cut tools. They can be quickly interchanged or operated in sequence as part of a fully automated cutting workflow. Most systems support multiple creasing wheels, which vary in diameter and profile to suit different material types and thicknesses.
The creasing is produced by using pre-programmed paths, ensuring precise placement and consistent results across multiple production runs. Additional settings such as pressure control and material recognition are used to automatically adjust creasing force, further enhancing accuracy and reducing manual setup.
In industries such as packaging, point-of-sale display, and custom box manufacturing, creasing tools enable efficient prototyping and short-run production without the need for traditional dies to be made. This reduces lead time, lowers tooling costs, and allows for rapid iteration during the design process, supporting a seamless transition from flat material to folded product whilst improving overall productivity and finish quality. Combined with cutting, perforating, or scoring tools, the creasing wheel tool is a vital component in any digital finishing environment, offering the flexibility and precision required in today’s fast-paced, on-demand production landscape.
Common materials: Corrugated cardboard, paperboard, cardstock, thin plastics.
