By Jeff Peterson, executive director FSEA Determining the right type of engraving(s) for a specific job is much more complex than simply placing an order over the phone to the chosen engraver. Engraving technology, as with every type of manufacturing, has changed tremendously over the last several years. If finishers, greeting card and folding carton manufacturers, and … [Read more...] about Cost Saving Ideas When Choosing Engravings
Die Management
Choose Proper Brushes and Tools To Clean Dies
Profoil Before foiling begins, it's important to clean the dies with either a garryflex block or glass fiber brush, especially magnesium and copper dies, as this removes any chemical residue left as a result of the chemical etching manufacturing process. Unclean surfaces can have an effect on the quality of the foiled finish. Cleaning also is essential to revitalize old or … [Read more...] about Choose Proper Brushes and Tools To Clean Dies
Proper Die Management Saves Time, Money
by Mark Porter, Dienamic MIS Software Inc. A large number of companies in the print finishing, trade bindery, diemaking, packaging and diecutting industries use steel rule, foil and embossing dies. Any user of dies can save a tremendous amount of money simply by managing those dies correctly. Generally, die users have a large inventory in their plant, but the ability to … [Read more...] about Proper Die Management Saves Time, Money