Preco
Preco designs and manufactures high-speed, high-accuracy laser and die cutting equipment — and operates one of the largest contract manufacturing facilities in North America. For 40+ years, Preco has served industries where precision and repeatability are non-negotiable. DCA partners with Preco to help clients evaluate both their equipment and contract manufacturing paths.
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Two Paths. One Partner.
Preco has been engineering laser and die cutting systems for advanced industrial applications for more than 40 years. What makes them unusual in the equipment market is the combination: they manufacture processing equipment and operate a large-scale contract manufacturing facility — giving clients the option to buy equipment or outsource production entirely. DCA partners with Preco to help clients think through which path makes more sense for their volume, capital situation, and production requirements.
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Laser Processing, Rotary Die Cutting & Flatbed Die Cutting
Preco's equipment line spans laser processing (cutting, perforating, welding, scoring, and cladding) and die cutting (rotary and flatbed). Laser systems address applications where material sensitivity or precision requirements make conventional die cutting unsuitable. Rotary and flatbed equipment handles high-speed, high-volume production runs. All equipment is backed by Preco's global service network for applications development, training, and field support.
Materials & Applications
Preco systems process a broad range of advanced materials across high-performance industrial markets — wherever precision, speed, and material integrity must all be achieved simultaneously. Their equipment is engineered specifically for applications where conventional die cutting reaches its limits, including materials that require laser processing, tight tolerances, or contamination-controlled cutting environments.
- Flexible Packaging Films
- Battery & Fuel Cell Materials
- Aerospace & Defense Composites
- Abrasives & Precision-Polishing Materials
- Medical Device Components
- Electronics & Semiconductor Materials
- Automotive Substrates
- Industrial Laminates & Specialty Materials
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Why DCA Represents Preco
- 40+ Years of ExpertisePreco has been engineering precision cutting and converting systems for more than four decades, across industries from medical and automotive to packaging and electronics — giving customers access to solutions developed across a wide range of demanding applications.
- Two Paths to ProductionPreco offers both rotary die cutting and laser cutting, which means customers can choose the right process for each application — or run both in an integrated line. That flexibility reduces the need to manage multiple vendor relationships.
- Laser + Die CuttingThe combination of laser and die cutting expertise in a single company gives Preco a unique ability to help customers evaluate the right cutting method for their materials, tolerances, and production volumes — without being locked into one technology.
- Global Service NetworkPreco supports customers across North America and internationally with a service and technical support infrastructure built for complex converting operations. Engineering expertise is available throughout the life of the equipment, not just at installation.
FAQ
Laser is preferred when material sensitivity, precision, or part geometry makes conventional die cutting unsuitable — thin films, battery materials, and medical components are common examples. Die cutting is typically faster and lower cost when the substrate is compatible with tooled dies. DCA can help you evaluate which fits your application.
Yes. Preco's contract manufacturing operation can process parts during a capital equipment evaluation or on an ongoing basis. DCA can help structure that conversation.
DCA works with clients to evaluate processing requirements before recommending any equipment path. As an independent advisor, DCA can help you assess whether Preco's laser or die cutting systems — or their contract manufacturing option — make the most sense for your application.