Die Cutting Tips

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There are things you can do prior to sending a job to us to be die cut to ensure your project goes off without a hitch. Here are a few suggestions to help you achieve this. Gripper Always make sure there is enough gripper on the sheets you are sending over to be die cut. The minimum gripper needed for our equipment is 1/2”, if there is room it should be 3/4”. This especially applies when multiple up sheets are being trimmed down to be cut 1 up. Stock Letting us know what stock you are going to use prior to printing helps us when building a die, especially if it’s going to have folds in it. Creasing rule (score) height plays a big role in making sure the scores don’t crack and the piece folds properly. The rule heights that go into a die are determined by the stock …

Menu Print & Finishing

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Create a unique experience for your guests with custom printed menus from Advanced Print & Finishing.  Options We offer a wide variety of paper and finishing options to make your establishment stand out from the rest. Even a simple black and white menu can easily be enhanced with textured paper and finishing options like round cornering.  Lamination Another popular option for some eateries is to add a laminate. We offer gloss, satin and soft touch laminate in sealed edge or flush trim in a variety of thicknesses: 1.5, 3, 5 and 10 mil.  Those wanting the most durable and long lasting option, 10 mil Gloss Sealed Edge Laminate is definitely the preferred option. And don’t forget about To-Go and Kids Menus; we can assist with those too!  Instant Quote Many of our options are presented in our instant online quote form. This pricing guide was created to simplify your options …

Advanced Lamination Options

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Whether you are wanting to add a layer of protection to your printed piece or create a graphic effect, Advanced Print and Finishing has multiple types of laminate to achieve your goals. We offer gloss, satin, soft touch and even dry erase laminate.  Recommendations Depending on the end use of your project, we can recommend the correct thickness to meet your needs as well as if it needs to have a sealed edge or flush trim. Thicknesses range from 1.5 to 10 mil in one and two sided laminate.  One sided laminate is used primarily for book covers and marketing pieces. Two sided laminate is more popular for menus and items that need to be water resistant.  Other Options Other finishing options for laminate projects include: round cornering, plastic coil binding, grommeting and foil stamping. Since there are quite a few twists and turns to laminate projects we are always …