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As the nation is now seeking job creation, a strong dollar and most importantly American Made Products, ABC ‘World News’ has issued a challenged to all those in tune with the economy to keep America #1. They are challenging everyone to: buy American made products/services, and hire American workers to fulfill American Jobs.
“As the print-finishing industry is one of the most underestimated industries out there, one company has taken the effort to promote the American Made Challenge–Lloyds of Indiana, Inc.; As their wonderful “Assurance through Experience” resonates with their newly turned aged of 25 years, Lloyds of Indiana is sure to become one of the most lasting, and most memorable companies of 2012.” — Made in USA.
Rounder Corners, Rounder Savings…
Are you looking for a way to increase your productivity and overall efficiency of your paper handling system? With an addition of a round cornering machine to your production floor you can reduce time restraints and minimize finishing costs.
A few of the most economical manual corner rounding machines available today are manufactured by Akilies and Lassco. If you need precise round cornering for small or large jobs, the Akilies Diamond 1 manual corner rounder machine or the Lassco CR-20 Desktop Corner rounder machine may be the right addition to your current paper handling system. Make every job easier with a corner rounding machine. Lassco and Akiles round cornering machines are available as table top or floor model round corner machines.
Visit lloydsofindiana.com today for manual corner rounding machines.
How Do I Choose the Right Corner Rounder for My Print Shop?
In this series of posts, “How do I choose?”, we will help you take a little of the guesswork out of selecting the best print finish product for your shop or office. It’s sometimes difficult to find the right machine to fit your needs when there are so many models.
For example, Lloyd’s has nine different round corner machines. There are options and add-ons for some, and others are simply manual. In each purchase you make, you should consider the following as it relates to your business’s operation.
Corner rounders are pretty simple machines. They basically make measured cuts on the corner of your printed sheets. This finishing method has always been popular, but more-so in recent years as print products mimic the style of online communications. It’s not often that you see an icon or a photo online with squared-off corners.
So, let’s look at application first. Are you printing posters or business cards? Are you printing on heavy or standard stock? The size alone may rule out a manual table-top rounder, so be sure to look at the table dimensions. And, heavy stock may require the power an automatic can provide – which also puts you over $1,000. If you’d like the option to cut through metal for signage production, you’ll need a specific machine.
For rounders I think quantity and speed necessary can be measured by the capacity of sheets you can feed the machine at one time (in inches). A rounder in the hobby category may only accept a few sheets at a time with a .04″ clearance, but commercial medium and heavy-duty rounders will allow an inch or more to be cut. Thicker cut, means you’ll be moving through projects faster. Do you think your capacity will grow or remain the same? Choose a model for 2 years down the road, rather than one you need today, because your needs will hopefully grow once you add this machine.
The frequency of your use will require replacement cutting dies, so the availability and cost of these parts should also be a consideration. You’ll also want to investigate the variety of blade sizes and designs available for a particular model as well. A wide variety of cutting options will also add to your flexibility and options for the customer.
Finally, consider maintenance. All Lloyd’s corner rounders come with a year warranty, but looking beyond this time frame consider your potential frequency of use and the availability of replacement parts.
To check out Lloyd’s selection of corner rounders and compare models, visit our website.
Akiles Diamond 5 – Electric Corner Rounder (DIAMOND_5)
The Akiles Diamond 5 – Electric Corner Rounder is a real workhorse. Not only will this machine cut paper and plastic, it will handle polyester, leather, polypropylene, and even PVC. Let’s see your fancy-schmancy scissors do that! The Akiles Diamond 5 – Electric Corner Rounder is designed for high productivity, and is made to cut through multiple sheets at a time. Great for the high-production print shop (or the really enthusiastic hobbyist with more money than the Queen of England).
How is it Used?
?The Akiles Diamond 5 is an electric machine that can handle up to 1.97″ of stock, and uses cutting dies from 1/8″, 1/4″, and 3/8″. It comes standard with the 1/8″ and 1/4″ dies. It’s ideal for rounding covers, pouches, pictures, all types of IDs, invitations, postcards, etc.
And How Much Does it Cost
The Akiles Diamond 5 – Electric Corner Rounder is $2399.00 at Lloyd’s.
Lassco CR-50XP Pnueumatic Corner Rounder (CR-50XP)
When you need high-speed corner rounding production, give the Lassco CR-50XP Pnueumatic Corner Rounder a go. This baby is a fully-automatic pneumatic machine, which means it cuts fast and can cut some heavy materials. It’s designed to cut paper and plastic, and can cut 60 strokes per minute. So if you’ve got a high-production print shop, the Lassco CR-50P Electric Corner Rounding Machine is for you.
How is it Used?
?The Lassco CR-50XP Pnueumatic Corner Rounder cuts up to 80 PSI, and includes one standard cutting die (1/8″, 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″) unit of your choice, and has 6 speciality dies available from 1/16″ to 1-1/2″.?
And How Much Does it Cost
The Lassco CR-50XP Pnueumatic Corner Rounder is $1705.50 at Lloyd’s, and comes with a 1 year manufacturer’s warranty.