Finishing - Conventional

Graph Expo 06 Product Roundup: Binding & Finishing
November 1, 2006

Gämmerler launched the BL 408 bindery stacker for use behind saddlestitchers, perfect binders, folders and inserters. Features wide format range, two-stage stacking system and a low copy drop height. The infeed is equipped with four top belts and eight bottom belts. Visit www.piworld.com/infocenter and enter number 679 Goss International unveiled its Pacesetter 2200 and 2500 saddlestitchers. The systems feature servo-driven hoppers and excel at quick makereadies. The Pacesetter 2200 system completes up to 22,000 books per hour. The Pacesetter 2500 model features a dual stitcher and a 25,000 books per hour capacity. Visit www.piworld.com/infocenter and enter number 680

Brandtjen & Kluge Says Graph Expo 2006 Was ‘Excellent’
October 31, 2006

ST. CROIX FALLS, WI—10/31/06—Post shows, it is common for exhibitors to proclaim how successful their efforts were. How then, does one truly convey how excellent Graph Expo ‘06 was? Brandtjen & Kluge sold a record number of machines and systems during the four-day show. The leads generated per day exceeded any other recent show. “I can honestly say we had focussed customers from the shows opening to its close,” said Hank Brandtjen, President of Kluge. “It was one of those shows you did not want to see end.” The overall success of Graph Expo was felt by all. “I have the privilege of knowing many of

Winners from Bobst’s Direction ’06 Drawing Announced
October 18, 2006

ROSELAND, NJ—Over 450 visitors including representatives from over 171 folding carton makers participated in the recent Bobst Direction ’06. The folding carton open house was held September 21st through 26th at Bobst’s Roseland, New Jersey Training and Demo Center. In addition to seeing the latest in folding carton equipment and technology, visitors entered for the chance to win prizes from the Suppliers Punch Game Drawing and the Daily Raffle Drawing. Three lucky visitors took home American Express Gift Checks from the Suppliers Punch Game Drawing. They were; Robert Pascarella, HSM Packaging, Syracuse, NY (1st Place); Eileen Vincent, RLR Foil Stamping, Passaic, NJ (2nd Place); Pat

POSTPRESS Clamping down—the right way
October 1, 2006

The clamping pressure of a paper cutter increases as successive cuts make the surface area of the paper smaller. If the clamping pressure is excessive, the knife deflects to the front and may even become damaged. Insufficient clamping pressure, on the other hand, causes the knife to pull the material from beneath the clamp. To determine the correct setting, test cuts can be made outside live matter in the area opposite the front marks on the sheet, or in the control strip. If the clamping pressure seems too high, the operator can reduce it from one test cut to the next until the pressure is

POSTPRESS Distortion correction
October 1, 2006

The standard POLAR feature called "Distortion Correction," available on all POLAR cutters 30-inch and larger, lets the operator "personalize" the machine for fast, easy, and accurate cutting of any paper stock and job. The distortion correction is related to the specific stack of material loaded in the machine at any given moment. During cutting, the backgauge positioning can be matched individually with every stack. For example, after the first cut at 100 cm, the distortion correction plus one tenth of a millimeter is used. The following sizes are positioned in a modified way: 90.010 cm, 80.010 cm, 70.010 cm, and 60.010 cm. After that,

POSTPRESS: Determine correct cutter size
October 1, 2006

A simple rule of thumb in determining the correct cutter size for your needs: take your largest sheet size and measure the diagonal from one corner to the opposite corner, then add two inches. Or, just use the Pythagoras formula [C2=A2+B2] and solve for C=SQR(A2+B2). For example, if your largest sheet size is 40” x…

MBO America to Demonstrate New Folder at Graph Expo
August 31, 2006

WESTAMPTON, NJ—August 31, 2006—MBO America will demonstrate its new B26 Efficiency folder, now available with VIVAS, at its Graph Expo booth 1229. VIVAS, an acronym for Vacu-Infeed Vacu Alignment System operates with a vacuum infeed belt, with adjustable pick up point, replacing the traditional suction wheel and accommodating all types of stock. A vacuum transfer belt replaces the marble rail for flat feeding at higher speeds. A vacuum roller at the beginning of the register table keeps the sheets in constant control while transferring from the vacuum infeed belt. Short make ready-times, smoother sheet transfer into the alignment table, better sheet control and

Muller Martini, Colter & Peterson and MBO America to Link Up at Graph Expo
August 4, 2006

HAUPPAUGE, NY—MBO America, Colter & Peterson and Muller Martini are inviting Graph Expo attendees to see the latest technologies from all three companies, all in one location at the show.Visitors to booth #1229 can view a comprehensive 15,000 square-foot representation of finishing technologies that can all perform together to enhance workflow speed, efficiency and overall capabilities for graphic arts businesses large and small. Common walkways within the booth will make it convenient for Graph Expo attendees to move from one area to the next. “Our flagship Perfection folders, fully automated with MBO’s Rapidset computerized make-ready system, will command our offering at Graph Expo,”

BINDERY matters
April 1, 2006

Bindery Goes Large With New Diecutter MOUNT VERNON, OH—Coyne Graphic Finishing, a full-service binding and finishing company, has installed a custom-manufactured Cauhe large-format diecutting machine to produce P-O-P displays and similar products. The Spanish-made Cauhe machine has a 65x120˝ cutting bed, making it among the largest of its kind in the United States. This machine is the company’s fourth large-format diecutter. Growth From ESOP Results in Stitcher BOISE, ID—Alexander Clark Printing, a full-service web and sheetfed shop, recently expanded capacity by purchasing a new Best Osako Estar saddlestitcher from distributor Best Graphics. The added capacity comes just two years after the printer adopted an ESOP plan, resulting

BINDERY matters
February 1, 2006

Company Enters Diecutting Business SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA—Established in 1997, Crown Finishing has operated as a low-profile trade shop serving the special needs of the folding carton industry. Until recently Crown's business had exclusively consisted of UV coating, but last fall the company expanded into diecutting with the purchase of its first diecutter, a Bobst SPeria 106 E. "We saw the opportunity to grow," explains president and CEO Armando Garcia. "As a trade shop we're driven by our customers' needs and the addition of die-cutting and scoring has proven to be very profitable." The Bobst SPeria 106 E was selected by Crown Finishing based