Brand: Masterwork (Tianjin Masterwork Technology Group Co., Ltd.), a leading enterprise in domestic post-printing equipment and a globally renowned manufacturer of die-cutting and hot stamping equipment. Series: MK. The core main series model of Masterwork’s fully automatic flatbed die-cutting machine is 1050, representing the largest die-cutting format of 1050×750mm (standard folio format), which is fully consistent with the equipment parameters of Donghe Industrial. Function type: Fully automatic flatbed die-cutting, capable of automatically completing the entire process of paper feeding, die-cutting, and paper collection, without manual intervention
Equipment manufacturer: Changrong Specifications and model: 1050 Maximum die-cutting speed: 7500 sheets/hour Maximum die-cutting format: 1050×750mm Maximum die-cutting thickness: 2mm

Key Takeaways (TL;DR)
- Masterwork MK 1050 fully automatic flatbed die-cutter: feed, die-cut and collect with no manual intervention.
- Runs at 7,500 sheets/hour on the standard folio format 1050×750 mm, board up to 2 mm.
- Masterwork (Tianjin) is a globally leading maker of die-cutting and hot-stamping equipment.
- Die-cutting turns flat printed sheets into shaped cartons — the finishing step where premium packaging is actually ‘won’.
Market Context & Key Figures
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | MK 1050 flatbed |
| Max speed | 7,500 sheets/hour |
| Max format | 1050×750 mm (folio) |
| Max board | 2 mm |
| Operation | Fully automatic feed, die-cut, collect |
The finishing floor is where cartons are won or lost — a view echoed in our curated 2026 coverage of folding-carton finishing, where press manufacturers are consolidating die-cutting, foil and embossing into integrated lines. In our corpus, digital embellishment (9 tagged items) and folding-carton strategy were recurring themes, and premium cartons increasingly carry intricate cut-and-score geometry that only a precise flatbed die-cutter can hold at volume.
Editorial Perspective
Our editorial view: a flatbed die-cutter is the quality gate of folding-carton production. Speed matters, but accuracy and makeready speed decide real throughput; automatic feeding and delivery convert those advantages into labour savings, which is why automation in finishing keeps appearing at the top of our curated industry themes.
More FAQ
What does a die-cutter do?
A die-cutter uses a steel rule die to cut, crease and perforate printed sheets into carton blanks. A flatbed die-cutter like the MK 1050 presses the die against the board with precise register, at up to 7,500 sheets/hour.
Flatbed vs rotary die-cutting: which is better?
Flatbed die-cutting gives higher precision and handles thicker board and complex creasing, ideal for folding cartons and premium packaging. Rotary die-cutting is faster for long runs of flexible and label material.
What board thickness can the MK 1050 handle?
Up to 2 mm, covering folding-carton board, micro-flute and heavy paper stocks within the 1050×750 mm folio format.
Explore our Digital Printing Technology Complete Guide, Green Sustainable Packaging Complete Guide, Printing & Packaging M&A Guide, the Printing & Packaging Industry Intelligence Report 2026, or browse all equipment.

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