Laser kiss cutting is a die cutting process where adhesive-backed foils or papers are cut through, but the laminated backing paper is not. The process got its name because the laser beam die cuts through the self adhesive material, but only “kisses” the backing paper without cutting it.

Laser kiss Cutting is one of the most popular methods for providing a converted adhesive tape solution as its contactless features. During the laser kiss-cutting process, the perimeter of each piece is stamped out by the laser bean .

The important factor is that the cut does not penetrate the piece’s backing material (liner). Laser makes a clean cut all the way through the usable portion of the material, it merely “kisses” the liner sheet. This allows single or multiple adhesive materials to remain on a liner sheet or roll until the end user is ready to remove them.

Not only is it convenient, the kiss-cut method offers tremendous variety because it can produce adhesive materials in virtually any shape or configuration.

Laser kiss cutting allows to cut the top layer of a material without cutting through an attached material. A typical application is laser kiss cutting sticker labels. By using the right settings, the label can be cut without cutting the backing material like an adhesive foil. Typically, CO2 lasers are used for kiss cutting applications. Laser kiss cutting can also be combined with perforating or “through cutting” on a single application.

With a laser you can do all in one process: engrave, kiss cut and perforate or cut through. A cost effective process with low operating and material costs and high flexibility: 

• Virtually unlimited cutting path. The laser beam can be moved in any direction in 2D, unlike other processes that use knives or saws. 

• Sticky materials that would otherwise adhere to a blade can be kiss cut.

 • Very hard or abrasive materials can be kiss cut.

• High speed cutting with accuracy. 

• Digital process, no expensive dies required.