Tips for Slitting Aluminum Foil

This article is in response to several inquiries looking for more information on how to best slit this very challenging material. The references are toward aluminum foil, since it predominates in the industry, but the basic principles also apply to other thin metals, such as copper foil, thin steel cored products, and so forth.

The Best of Web Works

A Compilation of Q&A Articles by David R. Roisum, Ph.D., sponsored by Maxcess International and Published in Converting Magazine.

Understanding Web Guide Accuracy

Ken Hopcus provides guidelines for determining the required system response time for your application.

The role of the knifeholder in shear slitting

“Hand me the hammer, Harry,” is not the best solution to slitter-blade adjustment. Knifeholders are, instead, precision instruments that deserve respect.