Collating
Multi-page documents gathered in the correct order, ready for binding or packaging.
- In-line collating and shrink wrap
Finishing
Cutting & trimming
Custom cutting for books, brochures and promotional materials, from multi-up press sheets to a clean final trim.
- Large-format cutting up to 69″ × 75″
Opens the quote form with Cut & fold + Cutting & trimming pre-checked.
Good for
- Multi-up press sheets cut to finished pieces
- Books, brochures and promotional pieces
- Large sheets up to 69″ × 75″
What we need to quote it
- Quantity, or a range
- Finished (folded) size, W × H, plus flat size if you know it
- Fold style and panel count, or “cut & trim only”
- Stock and weight, or ask us to advise
- Color and coating (coated and laminated sheets usually need scoring)
- Need-by date, and files: PDF, link or “coming”
- Ship-to ZIP, or pickup in Carlstadt
Start the quote
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Cutting & trimming · questions
What people ask first.
Sheets with trim marks and a layout, the quantity and the finished size. If it doesn't fold, choose “No fold: cut & trim only” on the quote form.
Large-format cutting runs up to 69″ × 75″.
Color or images that run past the trim line, usually 1/8″, so no white edge shows after cutting.
What moves the price
- 01Number of folds and panels, and whether any fold is a right angle
- 02Stock weight and coating: heavier or coated sheets are scored before they fold
- 03Sheet size: oversized sheets run on the large-format folder
- 04Gluing, perforating or a wafer-sealing pass for mail
- 05Envelope inserting: pieces per envelope and the envelope size
- 06Index tabs: how many positions in the bank, tab size, and Mylar or plain
General factors for cut & fold work. Your estimator prices the actual job after review.
Cut & fold process
More cut & fold services
Round cornering
Corners rounded so cards, tabs, menus and booklets don't dog-ear in the hand or the mail.
Drilling
Holes drilled through the stack to fit binders, rings and hang tags.
- High-speed automatic drilling
Grommeting
Metal eyelets set into banners, tags and signs so they hang without tearing.
- High-speed grommeting with eyelets
Quote portal
Quote cutting & trimming in one short form.
The form opens with this service already ticked, and a person reads every request. Rough specs are fine: leave gaps and we'll ask.