Graphic Arts Magazine July / August 2019 | Page 40

Bindery Series – Part 6 of 10 The Best of Bindery Part 6: Examples of automated die cutting with hand folding As we mentioned last month, automated folding technology today has reached unprecedented levels of sophistication. Automation has also resulted in signifi- cantly reduced costs – especially for longer runs. The die-cut, folded samples I selected below also require hand folding as the final step. However, that final step 40 | July / August 2019 | GRAPHIC ARTS MAGAZINE is both easy to accomplish and extremely rewarding from a creative point of view. Please keep them in mind the next time you want to add that special touch to any printed piece. These are just a few of literally dozens of cutting and folding options currently available. Norm Beange, owner of Toronto-based Specialties Graphic Finishers, has over 40 years of experience and expertise as a leader in binding and finishing technology. He can be reached at [email protected] graphicartsmag.com