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Hi Sam, here are some more options for you...the CreaseStream Mini Series of scoring machines is specifically designed for short runs. And it's low cost, starting at about $2,000. We're the US and Canadian retailer but they're also available through other dealers around the world. If you'd like...

It could be a few things but some possible culprits: 1) Deflector blade is dinged, bent or slightly out of adjustment, or perhaps it's not seated correctly. Deflectors are the most likely culprit when bent corners start to appear. 2) Fold rollers may be worn or could have an...

Two thoughts for you on this: 1) We'd be happy to run some of your job samples using the Tri-Creaser to show you exactly the results you can expect on your equipment. If you'll private message me I'll send you details on where to ship your samples. You can even use our fedex number. Or use the...

As a Technifold USA team member, join us in our mission to support thousands of North America's premier printing companies with our innovative products and services. This is a new position with a solid and growing Inc. 5000 small business in northwestern New Jersey. We are searching for a...

It may be a little late for this job, but you could try printing a cover with the opposite grain direction from what you have now. It often helps. Here's another tip that could help you to salvage customer production samples for the job. Trimming Thick Saddle Stitched Books It's not a perfect...

The trick will be to figure out exactly where the static is being generated. If you can pinpoint that, then you can add a static eliminator of some sort. It's hard to give a precise answer because static can be generated anywhere the paper touches a dissimilar material. Here are a couple of...

MBO typically recommends VARN VWM (water miscible) roller wash for their fold rollers. Some of the MRC's may cause damage to fold rollers.

Two ideas for you: 1) We can list if for free in our Bindery Success print newsletter Classifieds. It goes out monthly to nearly 10,000 printers and inplants in North America. Just send me a private message with the ad copy and contact info you'd like to appear. We'll include a photo too, space...

If you're picking up doubles in the pocket feeder, try the tip shown in the pdf attachment. We also have more tips on stitching problems here: http://www.technifoldusa.com/bindery-success-blog-summary/

Baum has a nice list of manuals and tech support info for older folders here, all in pdf format: Something To Use Sheets � Baumfolder Corporation Scroll down to Older Model Folders - Miscellaneous Manuals That should probably cover most things relating to your machine.

To get the proper crease, you need to have the correct female channel width, channel height, rule width and rule height. In most commercial printing and bindery applications, the rule width and height won't change (usually a 2pt) unless you're running very light or very heavy stocks. The female...

@ondemandbindery Here's the set screw tip you refer to: Micro Perforating Tip for Bindery and Finishing Equipment

As has been mentioned, with light stocks (usually under 5-6pt or about 100# text) you are in questionable territory for scoring (creasing). An 80# offset litho stock is about 4pt; sometimes a crease will eliminate the cracking while other times it will only be slightly reduced, no matter what...

hand scoring with your cutter hand scoring with your cutter If you have a guillotine cutter in your shop, this blog post shows a simple technique: Scoring on Guillotine Cutters

In addition to specs, photos and/or videos would help. If it's too large to post here, send me a PM and I'll send you my email.