Reaching Beyond the Fold A Publication for Customers, Vendors, & Friends of
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Key Things To
Remember When Planning a Wire Binding Job Here are four key things to keep in mind when planning a wire binding project, whether it’s a calendar, manual, or reference guide: ¥
Allow the proper margins
on the binding edge. For books under ½” spine thickness, allow 3/8” margin
from binding edge to the start of copy. For thicker books (over ½” spine
thickness) leave ½” inch margin. ¥
Put together an accurate
bulking dummy to ensure that the proper sized binding element (wire) is
specified. ¥
If your plan is to provide collated sets to the bindery, you’ll want
to slipsheet between books with a sheet of the same size and similar weight,
but a contrasting color. ¥
If you choose to collate
the covers with the text, the cover must be flush (same size as the text) and
the sequence must be: Inside Back Cover facing up; Front Cover next; and text
in collated order next. This allows the bindery to insert and close the wire
and then reverse the cover to its normal position, hiding the “seam” in the
wire binding element. These are just a few brief ideas on how to plan
your wire binding project. For more in-depth information, contact us at (585) 325-3100, or e-mail us at sales@rbfonline.com |
Summer Bids Farewell, But
‘Tis the Season For Next Year’s Calendars |
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On Labor Day we remember the efforts of the
millions of American workers who have had a hand in building our great
nation. Whether building railroads or skyscrapers, raising our food on farms
across the continent, making our clothes, manufacturing automobiles, or, yes,
running printing presses, the American worker is the backbone of this, the
world’s largest economy. Labor Day also heralds the “psychological”
end of our summer season, at least here in the Northeast. Of course, the
forecasters on TV say that autumn starts officially on September 21, but once
the kids are back in school and the leaves begin to turn, summer in its
truest sense is on the way out for yet another year. For those of us in the graphic arts
industry, Labor Day can also mark the beginning of “calendar season.” Between
now and the end of the year, our customers will be ordering calendars of all
shapes, sizes, and designs. |
Over the years here at Rochester Binding
& Finishing we’ve seen some really creative and unique calendar designs
that encompass die-cutting, various types of mechanical bindings, tabs, and
more traditional approaches such as calendar tinning. Whether it’s designed
to hang on the wall, lie on a desk, or stand upright on an easel, we’ve
probably produced a similar piece at some time during our 50 years in the
business. At Rochester Binding & Finishing, we’re
happy to consult with you about any design ideas you may have. Sometimes
getting us involved in the planning stages can lead to cost savings and time
savings by recognizing small details that can make a big difference in the
manufacturing of the finished product.
For more information on
the binding / finishing of calendars or any other printed work, feel free to
give us a call at 585-325-3100 and speak with Arnie Boldt at extension 3016.
You can e-mail Arnie at aboldt@rbfonline.com. |
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Reserve Your Copy of RBF’s Award Winning Calendar
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Last year, RBF’s 2007 calendar garnered a Gold Award at
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