Month: August 2017

There are many misconceptions about print lamination amongst consumers who don’t completely understand the process. In an effort to shed light on some of these common claims, we’ve debunked a few myths about lamination and how it works. Myth #1: Laminate is too expensive. Laminate is not expensive when you consider the value you’re adding to the work by giving it a proper coating. Simple ink on paper is a low margin commodity; taking the time and effort to enhance the print with a laminated finish makes it more valuable and, ultimately, gives it a longer lifespan. Myth #2:...

Once you understand that the pitch and holes of the binding process work together in a collaborative effort, determining the perfect pitch becomes a far simpler task. Pitch ratios are generally displayed as 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, etc. These ratios can be described as the compatibility of a wire or coil, with the pattern of holes punched into the paper using the binding machine. For example, a 2:1 pitch is the number of holes, 2, paired with the number of inches available in your sheet, 1. In other words, a 2:1 ratio states that the binding machine can punch in...