Combination stamping, or foil embossing unites foil stamping and embossing into one press pass through the use of a combination die, usually a brass-sculptured embossing die with a foil breakage […]
Blanking Tip: How to Make the Templates
Lay a template over a die cut sheet. Those holes that are located partially on the blank and partially on the trim indicate which pins will not be needed in […]
Press Tip: Thermomat Counter Dies
One of the first things necessary for high quality embossing work is a good counter die. A very effective counter die can be made with a material called Thermomat Board. […]
Press Tip: What Make-Ready Board Should I Use?
Should I use a Red Board or a Gray Board? Is Glass Board better than Phenolic? In which situation is Poly Board a better choice? These questions are often asked […]
Web Press Tip: Web Press System Plate Selection Chart
Install a plate that fits the plate cylinder circumference on your press. The “L” dimension is the visible length of the installed plate, after wrapping the trailing edge around the […]