North America’s Die Cutting Machinery Specialists
Die Cutting Advisors helps manufacturers evaluate, select, and implement the right die cutting equipment for their production operations.
Die Cutting Advisors represents leading die cutting equipment manufacturers and works directly with companies across North America to facilitate machinery sales and implementation.
As the exclusive North American representative for Crest Clamshell Die Cutters and Crista Automation, companies evaluating new machinery can work directly with DCA to understand equipment capabilities, compare technologies, and implement the right die cutting systems for their production needs.
DCA also works closely with specialized equipment manufacturers — including Preco Systems, Freeman Schwabe, B&R Moll, Acu-Gage Systems, F Service Automation, and Kensol-Franklin — to help manufacturers identify and implement the right die cutting and production solutions for their operations.
Machinery Representation
Direct sales representation for Crest Clamshell Die Cutters, Crista Automation, and other specialized die cutting equipment manufacturers.
Automation Solutions
Robotic automation systems through Crista designed to integrate with Crest die cutting presses and improve production efficiency.
Industry Expertise
Decades of experience working with converters and manufacturers to evaluate die cutting machinery and production technologies.
Die Cutting Advisors is led by industry veteran Rob Weidhaas
Rob Weidhaas brings more than three decades of experience in the die cutting and converting industries. Rob is recognized for combining hands-on technical depth with direct, honest guidance — listening to what a customer is trying to accomplish before recommending a direction, across print finishing, packaging, and converting applications.
What are Crest Clamshell Die Cutters, and why do they set the standard for industrial production?
Crest Clamshell Die Cutters are among the most durable and versatile die cutting systems used in industrial production environments, built for high-volume production, fast setup, and consistent precision across a wide range of materials and substrates.
As the exclusive North American representative for Crest, DCA works directly with manufacturers to evaluate, purchase, and implement the right Crest press for their operation.
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U.S. patented extended throat opening for large-format cutting.
U.S. patented urethane pad technology for sensitive substrates.
Production speed advantage with faster job changeover
The most widely installed clamshell platen press in North America
Explore Crest Machines
- [ 01 ]Small Format
The Crest small format press delivers the same fast setup and cutting precision as larger Crest models in a compact footprint, ideal for shorter runs, mixed-substrate production, and operations where floor space is at a premium.
- [ 02 ]Medium Format
Medium Crest presses handle larger corrugated sheets, heavy-board POP displays, folding cartons, and dense industrial substrates, with the same minimal make-ready that Crest is known for. Available in three platen sizes up to 41″ × 67″ with 450 tons of cutting force.
- [ 03 ]Large Format
Built for full-size corrugated sheets, thick structural board, and high-volume converting, large Crest presses deliver 500 tons of cutting force without platen deflection, edge to edge, corner to corner. The go-to solution for large-format digital print finishing, POP display manufacturing, and structural packaging.
- [ 04 ]Widemouth
Crest Widemouth™ is a patented technology available exclusively on large format Crest models, allowing the press to cut thick structural materials that no standard clamshell can handle. Adjusts from standard steel rule to 3″ knife height in seconds, with no plate removal required.
Which die cutting machinery manufacturers does DCA work with?
Die Cutting Advisors works with a network of specialized equipment manufacturers to help companies implement the right die cutting technologies for their materials, production speeds, and automation goals.
In addition to representing Crest Clamshell Die Cutters and Crista Automation, DCA works closely with a number of trusted industry partners that provide complementary die cutting and production equipment. Together, these manufacturers support nearly every major die cutting and converting technology used in modern manufacturing.
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How does Die Cutting Advisors help manufacturers optimize die cutting production?
Die Cutting Advisors works with manufacturers, converters, and digital print providers to help them evaluate, select, and implement the right die cutting equipment and production technologies.
In many cases, large-format digital printers find that the speed of their digital presses begins to outpace their digital cutting tables. DCA helps these companies transition to analog die cutting solutions — such as Crest clamshell presses — which provide significantly higher throughput and production efficiency.
DCA also works with design teams and production managers to adapt workflows and product designs so companies can move from digital finishing workflows to digital print paired with high-speed analog die cutting.
In addition to representing Crest Clamshell Die Cutters and Crista Automation, DCA works closely with a number of trusted industry partners that provide complementary die cutting and production equipment. Together, these manufacturers support nearly every major die cutting and converting technology used in modern manufacturing.
Manufacturer’s Representative
DCA represents leading die cutting equipment manufacturers and works directly with companies to facilitate machinery sales and implementation.
Consulting & Advisory
DCA provides consulting services for manufacturers evaluating die cutting equipment, production processes, and converting technologies.
Training & Education
DCA hosts hands-on training at two partner facilities in Minnesota and New Jersey and provides on-site operator training and ongoing support after a press is installed.
