What does a leather clicker do?
A boot and shoe clicker is the person who cuts the uppers for boots or shoes from a skin of leather or piece of man-made material (usually from a bulk roll). This includes all components of the upper, including linings, facings, stiffeners, reinforcements for eyelets and zip-protectors.
What is a clicker press die?
Swing Arm (Clicker Presses) are used for a wide variety of die cutting applications. The most common uses are cutting soft to semi-rigid materials such as fabrics, leather, cork, rubber, foam and other like materials. Our clicker presses are used in many laboratories and testing facilities.
What is a clicking knife used for?
Clicking Knives are used to cut out the leather components very precisely and repeatedly to the same dimensions and shapes, time and time again.
What is a clicking press?
The Clicker Press is a simple die-cutting machine used to cut out shapes of soft materials like leather, cardboard and rubber. It essentially works like a cookie cutter, cutting out the desired shape when pressure is applied.
How much do custom leather dies cost?
Custom die prices range from $60-$250, but can go higher depending on the complexity of the design.
What can a clicker press be used for?
A clicker press, also called a die cutting machine is a simple hydraulic or manual device that is used for cutting leather, rubber, fabric, etc. It’s a great tool commonly used to make the mass production of goods such as wallets, shoes, bags, clothes, etc faster and easier. The clicker press comes in different sizes, types, and brands.
Do you need dies for leather clicker press?
Ideally, you’re to get your leather clicker press first and then use the recommended measurements for a clicker die for that specific clicker press (taking into consideration the weight of the leather materials you will be working with) to get your customized dies. And you don’t have to worry if you don’t have any dies yet.
How tall is a leather clicker press swing head?
The swivel head allows you to place the dies on the leather for optimal cutting. The working area for this clicker press is 9″x12″ inch and has an adjustable 3″ inch max height.
Why do you need rubber on a clicker die?
In addition to the cutting edge of the clicker die, selecting the right ejection is important to the long-term accuracy of the clicker die. The main role of a rubber ejection will be to push the die cut part out of the cutting die.