A Guide to Better Stitching
Common Problems
If stitching is poor, check the length of each “leg,” making sure they are equal. Make sure overall length of stitch isn’t too long or too short. See if the clincher device is adjusted correctly.
—Rick Jasnica, Vijuk
If a pocket is misfeeding, try running the signature at a 1:2 ratio. Check gripper location on the lap. Check the timing to the saddle chain. Check the vacuum/blow adjustments.
—Rick Jasnica, Vijuk
Bob has served as editor of In-plant Impressions since October of 1994. Prior to that he served for three years as managing editor of Printing Impressions, a commercial printing publication. Mr. Neubauer is very active in the U.S. in-plant industry. He attends all the major in-plant conferences and has visited more than 180 in-plant operations around the world. He has given presentations to numerous in-plant groups in the U.S., Canada and Australia, including the Association of College and University Printers and the In-plant Printing and Mailing Association. He also coordinates the annual In-Print contest, co-sponsored by IPMA and In-plant Impressions.