Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Some Suggestions On Buying Punches And Dies

By Harriett Crosby


Business and large entities that require binding of voluminous documents and books require applications that could meet this need. However, getting the right equipment is not at all easy to determine and discern and this huge investment requires careful planning and consideration of various factors. There are several essentials for choosing the right punches and dies that should be considered when getting such equipment.

For example, it is advisable to check the company's volume of binding tasks so that the machine will be able to address this need. Make sure that the punching capability of the machine is way higher than the punching requirements of the company. Avoid fitting in all the punching needs at once of the machine's maximum capacity as this will eventually shorten the machine's life cycle.

It is also advisable to consider the maximum length of punch that the machine is capable to do so. There are punching machines with fourteen inch throat that are only good for legal sizes. For those who companies with bigger documents to bind, then an open throat puncher is more suitable.

The dies at the machine's side portion should also be easily changed in and one every time there is a need to do so. Modular binding machines allow quick changes of dies thereby saving time and effort in the changing process. Meanwhile, there are machines that need longer time just to change their dies due to the screws on the bolts and thumbs.

There are also machines with horizontal binding orientation and there are machines with vertical orientation. The difference between the two is that the documents are placed at the front part of the machine with horizontal orientation while they are placed on top of the machine for vertical orientation. Depending on the user's preferences, there are pros and cons for each type of orientation.

Before finally shelling out money to actually purchase the equipment, check also on the machine's punching cycle. A slow cycle machine will consume a few seconds in the punching process while bigger machines with incessant cycle motors have quicker punching cycles. The latter can finish more punching tasks at a faster rate thereby greatly increasing the punching tasks' productivity.

After thorough research and careful considerations of the above-mentioned tips, it is also imperative to search the internet for manufacturers that carry the specifications needed by the company. Always check and compare the warranties and prices that the manufacturers offer prior to actual sales transactions. Conduct also a background research on the reputation of the chosen manufacturer to guarantee that the company's punching and binding needs are meet to the fullest.

When all possible options have been carefully considered and thorough researches have been conducted, its time to make the actual purchase of the punches and dies machine. Go for the best machine available based on the company's need and go ahead to quicker and easier punching activities. Make way for stress-free and prolific binding and punching production.




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