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Custom Tooling & Product Format Engineering
One KNK-310 Platform, More Cotton Pad Possibilities
Turn a drawing or reference sample into a product-specific mold, 310 mm web layout and operating plan for round, square, oval, embossed and custom-shaped cotton pads.
Final tolerance, output, material compatibility and changeover procedure are confirmed from the approved product and tooling specification.
310 mmTotal material web width
Flexible GeometryShape, size and transverse layout
Custom ToolingCutting and embossing configurations
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Engineering Scope
What Can Be Developed Around Your Product
Customization begins with the finished pad, then works backward through material structure, tooling, web layout, machine parameters and output handling.
Shape & Dimensions
Round, square, rectangular, oval and drawing-based custom profiles are reviewed against cutting clearance and web utilization.
Lane & Cutting Layout
The number produced across the web is determined by product geometry and its transverse arrangement within 310 mm.
Embossing & Surface
Pattern concepts can be assessed for roller engraving, visual definition and interaction with the selected material.
Layer & Material Structure
Layer count, fabric type, weight and forming behavior are evaluated through material information and trials.
Edge & Forming Effect
Edge appearance and forming method are matched to product structure and confirmed with an approved physical sample.
Stack & Output Plan
Stack count and discharge arrangement are reviewed for the intended inspection, collection and packing workflow.
How “One-Out-Of-Several” Is Decided
Product Design Determines the Mold Layout
The “310” in KNK-310 refers to the total raw-material web width—not a fixed cotton pad size. Product geometry and required cutting clearance determine how many pieces fit across the material.
Product drawing + material behavior + 310 mm web
→ cutting clearance and nesting
→ number of transverse lanes
→ mold and operating proposal
→ cutting clearance and nesting
→ number of transverse lanes
→ mold and operating proposal
Illustrative Web LayoutTotal width: 310 mm
Ø58 mm round padExample: five across
70 × 75 mm square padExample: four across
Diagram is illustrative and not a manufacturing drawing. Final lane count, spacing, usable width and mold structure require engineering confirmation.
Tooling & Process Evidence
Customization Continues Beyond the Drawing
A viable product must work across cutting, forming, feeding and stacking—not only match the intended outline.
Cutting Mold Layout
Geometry, nesting, cutting clearance and interface details are engineered as one tooling system.
Forming & Embossing
Pattern definition and edge effect depend on tooling, pressure, temperature and material response.
Machine Configuration
Servo settings, tension control and output handling are adjusted around the approved product setup.
Feasibility Before Promises
What Can Be Proposed—and What Must Be Tested
Clear boundaries protect both the final product and the customer's investment.
Engineering Can Define
- Proposed product geometry and transverse layout
- Cutting and embossing tooling scope
- Reference parameters for the approved material
- Sample and FAT acceptance items
- Changeover tools, steps and training scope
Testing Must Confirm
- Finished-product dimensional tolerance
- Edge strength, appearance and embossing definition
- Material feeding and forming stability
- Achievable output under the stated configuration
- Actual changeover time with trained operators
Custom Project Workflow
From Product Idea to Approved Tooling
Every stage produces a decision or approval record before the configuration moves toward delivery.
01Requirement Review
Review the drawing or sample, material, finished-product criteria, target output and machine model.
02Feasibility & Layout
Evaluate cutting clearance, transverse lanes, material use, forming method and tooling interfaces.
03Drawing Approval
Confirm product dimensions, mold proposal, embossing artwork and written technical scope.
04Tool Manufacturing
Manufacture the agreed cutting and forming components with defined inspection points.
05Trial & Sample
Run the specified material and compare the physical sample with the agreed acceptance criteria.
06Handover & Changeover
Provide the agreed tooling, setup information, training and spare-part scope for production use.
Engineering Input
Send Enough Detail for a Useful Review
A dimensioned drawing is ideal. If you only have a physical sample, provide clear photos, measured dimensions and the material or product specification.
Sensitive design?
Ask the team to review an NDA before sending proprietary artwork or confidential product files.
Ask the team to review an NDA before sending proprietary artwork or confidential product files.
- Product DrawingOverall dimensions, radii, profile, tolerances and reference photos.
- Material InformationComposition, fabric type, layer count, weight, thickness and roll data.
- Surface & EdgeEmbossing artwork, depth reference, smooth areas and desired edge appearance.
- Machine InformationKNK model, serial number, current tooling and control configuration.
- Quality CriteriaDimensions, appearance, edge performance and the method used to approve samples.
- Capacity TargetRequired accepted output, shifts, main SKU and expected product mix.
- Changeover PriorityProducts changed most often, tooling sequence and operator experience.
- Project TimingSample deadline, launch plan, shipping destination and installation needs.
Define the Handover
Possible Custom-Project Deliverables
The exact deliverables should be listed in the quotation and technical agreement so both sides know what is included.
Approved Drawing
Product dimensions, tooling concept and agreed technical references.
Tooling Set
Cutting, embossing or forming components included in the confirmed scope.
Approved Sample
Physical reference used with the written criteria for project acceptance.
Setup Information
Applicable parameters, changeover steps, tools, training and spare recommendations.
CAD ownership, editable source files, spare tooling, sample quantities, trial materials and on-site service are not assumed; include them explicitly when required.
Custom Tooling FAQ
Questions Before Starting a New Format
Final feasibility depends on the product drawing, material behavior and the exact KNK equipment configuration.
Can one KNK-310 produce multiple cotton pad products?
Yes. The flexible-platform concept supports multiple formats through the corresponding tooling and parameter setup. Each new product still requires feasibility review, suitable molds and an approved operating configuration.
Does “310” mean a fixed cotton pad size?
No. It refers to the total raw-material web width of 310 mm. The pad size and shape are defined by the product requirement; the transverse lane count follows the approved tooling layout.
Can you reproduce a product from a physical sample?
A sample can support the review, but measurable specifications are still needed. The team may need dimensions, material information, performance criteria and approved tolerances before tooling is finalized.
Can we emboss our logo or a proprietary pattern?
Potentially, subject to artwork detail, roller geometry, material response and sample approval. Provide vector artwork and identify any protected or sensitive brand elements.
How long does a mold change take?
Changeover time depends on tooling design, product difference, cleaning, settings, inspection and operator training. The applicable method and target should be confirmed during the project rather than treated as a universal value.
Can existing third-party molds be used on a KNK machine?
Compatibility cannot be assumed. KNK must review the dimensions, mounting interface, cutting structure, operating condition and machine safety before confirming reuse or recommending new tooling.
Start With the Product
Send Your Size, Shape or Design Drawing
KNK engineers will review the product geometry, 310 mm web arrangement, material structure and process requirements to identify the appropriate tooling path.
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