The concept of a represents a fascinating intersection of mechanical engineering and the modern "maker" movement . Historically, die-cutting was a heavy industrial process, requiring massive steel-rule dies and hydraulic presses to stamp out shapes for packaging and manufacturing. However, the rise of home crafting and rapid prototyping has decentralized this technology, moving it from the factory floor to the kitchen table.
Designing a spring-loaded holder that allows the knife to rotate freely, following the direction of the movement.
Using stepper motors and timing belts to move the cutting head along X and Y axes.
