Free Structural Design and Dieline Support
Good structural design is mostly invisible: the box closes squarely, the insert holds the product, and nothing rattles in transit.
At a glance
- Printable AI/PDF dieline with marked folds
- Artwork preflight and bleed correction
- White mock-up for physical fit testing
- Insert layout and clearance review
Overview
Good structural design is mostly invisible: the box closes squarely, the insert holds the product, and nothing rattles in transit. We provide that engineering work at no charge because it prevents far more expensive problems later in the run.
Buyers in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand and Brazil rely on this because it removes ambiguity at the quotation stage.
What Is Included
Every project receives a printable dieline with bleed, fold, crease and glue-flap markings, plus a preflight report on the supplied artwork. Where fit is uncertain, a white unprinted mock-up is produced so the product can be tested before printing begins.
- Printable AI/PDF dieline with marked folds
- Artwork preflight and bleed correction
- White mock-up for physical fit testing
- Insert layout and clearance review
Buyers in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand and Brazil rely on this because it removes ambiguity at the quotation stage.
Value Engineering
Before plates are made we review board grade, sheet utilisation, finishing passes and carton cube, and show where cost can be removed without visible loss. A common example is reducing a second foil pass by registering an emboss instead, or shifting a dimension by a few millimetres to improve sheet yield.
- Sheet-layout optimisation
- Board grade right-sizing
- Finishing-pass consolidation
- Carton cube and freight review
If your brief differs, tell us the constraint and we will propose the closest workable build.
Artwork Handover
Send vector files with fonts outlined, Pantone references and a linked image list at 300 dpi; we return a proof within two working days. If you only have a sketch or a reference photo, the team can rebuild the artwork as a separate quoted service.
- AI, PDF or EPS with outlined fonts
- Pantone and CMYK values declared
- 300 dpi linked imagery
- Bleed, safe zone and keyline guidance
If your brief differs, tell us the constraint and we will propose the closest workable build.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the dieline really free?
- Yes. Structural dielines and the first digital proof carry no charge on a production order.
- What if my artwork is not print-ready?
- We preflight it and report the issues; minor corrections are handled in-house, and a full rebuild can be quoted.
- Can I get a physical blank sample?
- Yes. A white mock-up is available so you can test the fit before committing to print.
Ready to specify your packaging?
Send your artwork, target size and quantity. Our engineering team replies with a structural suggestion, an FOB price and a sampling plan within one working day.
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