Finishing Services

Graphic Finishing Services offers a comprehensive suite of bindery services to complement your printing and finishing needs. Explore our full list of finishing services below or use the quick links to jump down.

Cutting

We have very sophisticated, computerized, digital paper cutters that are extremely fast and accurate.

Our commercial paper cutters feature high-pressure hydraulic clamps to prevent paper shifting and razor-sharp carbon steel blades to guarantee the most precise cuts.

Machine Specifications
Sheet Size up to 52″

Spoilage Allowance
Under 3,000 = 5% overrun
3,000 – 5,000 = 3% overrun
5,000 – 10,000 = 1% overrun

Drilling

Drilling is the act of punching holes in publications to facilitate mechanical binding or for insertion in three-ring binders or post binders. Drilling is also known as punching. Drilling is performed on a special drilling device, or a punch, depending on thickness.

We have three paper drilling machines with variable heads capable of drilling 1-hole, 3-hole or up to 7-hole automotive drill for any size project. There is no job we can’t do and speeds that can satisfy the tightest timelines.

Machine Specifications
1, 3, 5 and 7 hole

Spoilage Allowance
Under 3,000 = 4% overrun
3,000 – 5,000 = 2% overrun
5,000 – 10,000 = 1% overrun

Laminating

Our D&K 3210 Laminator is a fast, technologically advanced machine. When speed and flexibility are top priorities, the System 3210 surpasses expectations.

Lamination Types Offered

  • Soft touch lamination

  • Matte lamination

  • Glossy lamination

  • Dry erase lamination

Machine Specifications
Sheet Size: 8″ x 8″ to 28″ x 40″

Spoilage Allowance
Under 3,000 = 5% overrun
3,000 – 5,000 = 3% overrun
5,000 – 10,000 = 1.5% overrun

Padding

Padding is a versatile binding method that is commonly used to create notepads, memo pads, prescription pads, and other similar products that require a convenient and portable writing surface.

Traditional hot melt pads are available in a wide array of sizes and thicknesses. We utilize automated padding equipment perfect for short or long runs.

Machine Specifications
Size Ranges: 2 3/4″ x 4″ to 12″ x 14 1/2″

Spoilage Allowance
Under 3,000 = 8% overrun
3,000 – 5,000 = 5% overrun
5,000 – 10,000 = 2% overrun

Scoring

At times, cover stocks can crack for various reasons. Preparing Perfect Bound Book Covers using Impact creasing helps to prepare high-quality perfect bound book covers. At Graphic Finishing Services, we want you to get a “perfect score.”

Sheet Size
5″ x 7″ to 14″ x 25″

Spoilage Allowance
Cover & Text Weight Stocks = 30 sheets

Folding

When you need high-speed folding, you’ve come to the right place. Our finishing department provides many different options for folding. Our high-speed folding machines can fold at speeds exceeding 5,000 sheets per hour.

We can provide unlimited quantities of folded materials for your special printed projects.

Machine Specifications
Folding size 2 1/4″ Minimum to 30″ Maximum

Spoilage Allowance
Under 3,000 = 8% overrun
3,000 – 5,000 = 5% overrun
5,000 – 10,000 = 2% overrun