Thompson-Boyd IOC: Print, Die-Cut & Finish in a Single Pass
Eliminate costly, time-consuming offline finishing and revolutionize your workflow. With the Thompson-Boyd Inline Offset Cutting (IOC) system, you can print, die-cut, perforate, and crease in a single, seamless operation—directly on your offset press.
Our system uses chemically-etched, machined, flexible dies fitted with mounting bars specific to your press. This allows you to produce the highest quality finished products at normal press speeds, slashing turnaround times and increasing profitability. For repeat jobs, the die is ready for immediate use, saving you even more time.
By printing and finishing in a single operation, you drastically reduce setup times, labor costs, and overall project timelines.
Shorter production cycles mean you can deliver finished products to your clients faster than ever before.
Maintain perfect registration and flat sheet alignment from printing through finishing, ensuring a superior quality final product.
The IOC system makes complex jobs simple, including precise scoring on challenging self-adhesive materials.
Thompson-Boyd IOC dies are characterized by an outstanding service life, further extended by a laser-hardened finish. This exceptional durability means your investment pays for itself over countless jobs.
The dies are immediately available for re-use on repeat runs, not only reducing setup times but also minimizing costly press downtime.
Apply the high-precision PET protection film to the counter-pressure cylinder, ensuring it is smooth and free of air bubbles.
Carefully remove the standard rubber blanket from the cylinder.
Insert the flexible die's front mounting bar into the clamping fixture. Simultaneously, draw in the appropriate underlay film or a used printing plate.
Index the press forward until the rear clamping bar fixture is accessible, then insert the flexible die's second bar.
Apply the correct tension to the flexible die so it sits securely on the cylinder.
You're ready to go! Feed the first sheet and adjust the cutting pressure until the optimal cutting result is achieved.
Contact our technical team to learn how the Thompson-Boyd IOC system can be integrated into your pressroom.
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