Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Tips For Purchasing 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 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.

Take note also of the maximum punch length of the machine when considering buying one for the company. If the company has mostly legal size documents for binding, it is recommended to go for the fourteen inch throat punching machine. On the other hand, if the company has mostly larger documents, then it would be better to purchase the puncher with open throat instead.

Note also that changing of dies is easier done on the sides for those punching machines with modular binding punches. In just a few minutes, the dies will be changed in and out easily every time there is a need to do so. On the other hand machines with bolts and thumbs are quite inconvenient for those companies with frequent need to change dies as these types of machines will take longer to replace dies.

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.

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.

After all the necessary research and careful considerations of the various options available on hand, then go ahead and procure the punches and dies machine. Get the best punching machine for your company and make those large binding needs easier and faster. Hurray towards many more worry-free and productive punching and binding jobs for the company.




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