Friday 20 December 2013

Tips For Purchasing Punches And Dies

By Harriett Crosby


Large quantities of books and documents that require punching and binding are common scenario in some big businesses and commercial establishments. This requires huge investments just to procure the company's own punching machine so careful study and weighing of options are needed. Here are some helpful tips to consider when purchasing punches and dies equipment for the company.

For instance, it is highly imperative to determine the volume of binding jobs that the organization needs in order to get the right machine. The machine's punching capacity should be higher than the company's punching needs. It is not advisable to fit in the maximum capacity of the machine with every punch as this will shorten the life of the machine.

The machine's maximum punch length should also be taken into consideration when getting one. For companies with punching needs only for legal size documents, then it is best to get a machine with throat size of fourteen inches. Meanwhile, companies with mostly large size documents to be punched, it is more feasible to go for the puncher with open throat.

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.

Meanwhile, it is also advisable to consider the punching cycle of the machine before actually purchasing the material itself. There are machines with slow cycle and may take a few seconds before actually punching while there are bigger machines with faster cycles courtesy of their continuous cycle motors. Machines with faster punching cycle can greatly enhance the productivity of the punching tasks at hand as this can accomplish more punching and binding tasks at a relatively shorter period of time.

With these considerations in mind, check the internet for manufacturers that provide such specifications as the company need. Be sure to compare prices and warranties and weigh the options well before actually shelling money to purchase the material. Make also a background check of the manufacturer's reputation to ensure that they provide only the best equipment that is most suitable for the company's need and buying power.

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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