Edited by Erin La Row, editor, PostPress Investing in workflow management software to connect binding/finishing operations helps streamline specific tasks of the production processes, increasing efficiency and minimizing the chance for costly errors. PostPress posed questions to these industry experts – Andrew Bailes-Collins, head of product management, Ultimate … [Read more...] about Importance of Workflow Software for Binding/Finishing
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PDF Files Can Help Streamline the Embellishment Process
By Andrew Bailes-Collins, head of product management, Ultimate TechnoGraphics, and technical officer, Ghent Workgroup Digital embellishment is a really hot topic in the world of printing and finishing these days – and with good reason. The ability to differentiate oneself from competitors and increase the services offered to potential or existing customers are reasons enough. … [Read more...] about PDF Files Can Help Streamline the Embellishment Process
Working Through Challenges with Today’s Paper Stocks and Coatings
Compiled by PostPress Staff Paper stocks and coatings usually are the culprits of potential challenges with foil stamping and embossing. Foil and/or embossing can be a smooth process when the proper stocks and coatings are used, but when there is not communication about the selection of stocks and coatings to match the foiling and/or embossing, roadblocks can … [Read more...] about Working Through Challenges with Today’s Paper Stocks and Coatings
Don’t Forget to Finish It!
By Mark DiMattei, manager, Keypoint Intelligence – InfoTrends Virtually every printed document requires some type of finishing. Finishing documents with cutting, folding, binding and other methods is crucial to the production of any application. The expanding array of digital printing methods has changed the nature of finishing from large-scale devices focused on offset … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget to Finish It!
Understanding the How and Why for Quality Creasing Outcomes
By Joe McDowell, vice president, Channel Creasing Matrix/CCM Die Supply It is important in most everything to understand both the how and why to solve issues and teach people the best solutions. As it relates to creating a quality crease during diecutting, a better understanding of how and why a crease forms in various substrates can lead to better outcomes. Although the … [Read more...] about Understanding the How and Why for Quality Creasing Outcomes
Quality Control Systems Key to Folder-Gluer Production Success
By Richard Pallante, president USA and Canada, Baumer hhs Quality control systems are not new to the folding/gluing and finishing industry, but there have been continued improvements in recent years, and the need for these types of systems is as important now as ever before. PostPress asked the experts at Baumer hhs for their input on the importance of quality control systems … [Read more...] about Quality Control Systems Key to Folder-Gluer Production Success
Quality Stitching Wire Matters
by Kristopher Shaw, sales manager, WCJ Pilgrim Wire Stitching wire is one of the last items a printer or binder thinks about; however, there have been some interesting changes with stitching wire in the last few years, including the increase in the use of colored stitching wires (PET coated and alloys) and the use of stainless steel wires used in specialty production runs. … [Read more...] about Quality Stitching Wire Matters
Quality Assurance: Equipment and Operators Work Together
by Jen Clark, PostPress In today's hyper-competitive postpress marketplace, mistakes – even small ones – can be costly. When items are shipped and don't meet client expectations, binders and print finishers alike can lose more than just money through added labor costs and re-runs. Unhappy clients can lead to the loss of current and future business. Ensuring quality … [Read more...] about Quality Assurance: Equipment and Operators Work Together
Q&A: Preventing Transit Marking
by Kevin Rickard, Rickard Bindery The most discouraging thing about transit marking is it happens after jobs have been beautifully produced. Transit marking is just as its name implies – unwanted marking that occurs during shipping. Unless preventative measures are undertaken, abrasive paper surfaces can rub against each other and cause markings as products are jostled … [Read more...] about Q&A: Preventing Transit Marking
Increase Stacking Capability without Compromise
by Ken Troemel and Kevin Coldren, Simco-Ion For years, electrostatic pinning (or tacking) has been an important tool for the printer and an integral part of efficient bindery operation. Effective and consistent pinning reduces run times and labor costs. Until now, the tools and strategies employed for electrostatic pinning have remained largely unchanged while the … [Read more...] about Increase Stacking Capability without Compromise