Expanding Your Capabilities: Applications & Tools
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.
Print, perforate, die-cut, and crease in a single, seamless operation.
Operate at your press's full production speed without compromising quality.
Patented technology ensures your finished stock remains absolutely flat and perfectly registered.
The modular system is designed for quick, intuitive setup and removal.
The system design prevents any wear on expensive press blankets during perforation.
Drastically reduce labor costs, setup times, and the need for separate finishing equipment.
The PPP system is designed for simplicity and precision.
Mount the Foil: Mount the PPP-Foil just as you would a regular blanket.
Place the PPP-Base Set underneath the foil to compensate for cylinder undercut and tighten to specifications.
Adhere the self-adhesive tools (perforating rules, dies, etc.) directly onto the foil's integrated millimeter grid for perfect placement.
Apply the self-adhesive PPP-Protection Plate to the impression cylinder.
Back off the impression pressure slightly more than the paper thickness. After running a few test sheets, increase the pressure in small increments until a perfect result is achieved.
This high-tech foil is the foundation of the system. Its integrated millimeter grid provides a clear view for precise tool placement directly in the press.
Each foil is supplied ready for use, with specifications matched to your individual press and blanket bars.
Installed under the Base Foil, this set is custom-made for each press to guarantee perfect die-cutting and perforation results.
The materials are selected for the correct hardness, and the components are supplied as a single unit to prevent slipping, even after repeated use.
Spot Ink & Coat Transfer
The PPP system goes beyond standard finishing, allowing for high-value inline enhancements.
Save time and lower production costs by bringing complex ink work in-house. The system is perfect for applying specialty inks like aromatic, metallic, or scratch-off inks with precise control.
Eliminate the need for special templates or coating blankets. Using a self-adhesive blanket on the PPP-Foil, you can apply spot varnish or coatings quickly, with minimal downtime and no wear on your standard press blankets.
Perforating Rules (Centered or Side): 6, 8, or 12-TPI
Micro-Perforation Rules (Centered): 30 or 50-TPI
Cutting Rules (Centered or Side)
Scoring Rules and Matrix
Self-Adhesive Blankets for Spot Coating
Protection Plates for Impression Cylinders
Custom-Made Dies for any application
PPP is easy to operate. Just follow these steps:
The Base Foil is for use in machines with a single or double impression cylinder circumference.
Advantages include:
PPP-Base Set is installed under the Base Foil to compensate for cylinder undercut.
Advantages include:
Apply the self-adhesive PPP-Protection Plate to the impression cylinder.
Back off the impression pressure slightly more than the paper thickness. After running a few test sheets, increase the pressure in small increments until a perfect result is achieved.
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