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Tell a Perfect Binder Operator that he needs to bind a project containing two page forms or synthetic flysheets and he is likely to run for the hills, babbling incoherently. If your perfect binding project design requires the use of either two page forms or synthetic fly sheets, here are a few [...]
A common question asked of Allied Bindery is whether or not the spine area of a perfect bound book needs to be “knocked out”. For non-printers, this question revolves around whether a coating (varnish, aqueous, ink or UV) can be applied to the spine area of the book cover, without negatively impacting adhesion.
If the [...]
Printers often incorporate spine perforations into the printed signature, whether folding a sheet fed form or delivering directly from a web press. The perforation provides a distinct advantage to the folding process. A spine perforation allows air to escape during the folding process, reducing the chances of wrinkling, bottling or shingling. This, [...]
Polyurethane Reactive (PUR) adhesive has become the adhesive of choice for many printers and trade binderies during the past several years. It has been particularly popular when matched with coated stock projects. One of the most common questions that is posed to us is “When does it make sense to use PUR?”
Allied Bindery [...]
Depending upon the final trim size of a binding project and the sheet size capacity of the printing press, printers often make decisions to use a cross grain sheet when printing covers for a stitching or binding project. Although this decision may save on the cost of paper, it may also create several cosmetic or [...]
Often times, your project may have multiple end uses. As such, there are occasions when one specific binding style may not fit all of your requirements. For instance, a perfect bound sports media guide may be the desired binding style for the fans in the stands. However, a sportscaster or reporter may [...]
Your customer has just requested a perfect bound book with enhanced capabilities to lie flat when opened. You check your list of trade
bindery service providers and see that some of them promote the ability to
produce Layflat Binding (or Stayflat or Otabind). Problem solved, right?
Not necessarily. There are several critical planning [...]
It all comes down to accurate specifications! The better the detail, the more accurate the estimate! No one likes surprises; particularly when it comes to final pricing of a project. Providing as much detail as possible at the quoting stage is a key to providing estimates that will still be accurate when the production process [...]
Sometimes, from a visual perspective, nothing catches the eye like an oblong book or brochure design. Because an oblong trim size can be more difficult to fold, stitch and bind, there are a number of planning tips that must be considered to make the production of your project flow smoothly.
Consider the benefits of printing [...]
Your book or brochure is finished. The samples look great and the job is on the way to your customer. Then the phone call from the dark side is received. The job showed up and is full of scuffs and scratches! What the heck happened!
In the simplest terms, transit [...]
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