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Before You Begin

Problem: Paper is sticking to the teeth of the rule.

For a perfect perforation, always start with a solid foundation.

Positioning is Key: Ensure the perforating rule is positioned on the plate in precise accordance with the artwork.
The Right Tool for the Job: Double-check that you have the correct type and size of Thompson-Boyd rule to match the paper stock and desired finish.

Problem: Paper is sticking to the teeth of the rule.

Potential Solutions:
Adjust or replace the press grippers.
Lay a piece of clear tape over the perforating rule.
Apply a light silicone spray directly to the rule's teeth.

Problem: The perforation is weak or inconsistent.

Problem: Paper is sticking to the teeth of the rule.

Problem: The rule is slitting the paper instead of perforating it.

Potential Solutions:
Gradually increase the impression pressure.
For tougher or thicker stock, switch to a Thompson-Boyd "High" series rule designed for a stronger bite.

Problem: The rule is slitting the paper instead of perforating it.

Potential Solutions:

Reduce the impression pressure.

For more delicate stock, change to a Thompson-Boyd "Low" series rule.

Overlay the rule with a piece of clear film tape to soften the impression.

Problem: The rule is not perforating at all.

Problem: The rule is slitting the paper instead of perforating it.

Problem: The rule's teeth are bending or breaking.

Potential Solutions:
Confirm you are using a hard, non-compressible blanket (3- to 4-ply is ideal).
Check and systematically increase the impression pressure.
If possible, try reversing the blanket or using the backside.
Check if your press has spring-loaded cylinders, as some are designed to release pressure as a safety precaution, which may prevent a full perforation.

Problem: The rule's teeth are bending or breaking.

Problem: The rule is slitting the paper instead of perforating it.

Problem: The rule's teeth are bending or breaking.

Potential Solutions:
Immediately reduce the impression pressure.
Make sure you are using the correct rule height for the thickness of the paper stock.

Problem: The perforation line is drifting away from the guidelines.

Problem: An indentation or "shoulder mark" is appearing next to the perf line.

Potential Solutions:
Reduce the impression pressure.
On high-speed web presses that generate significant heat, try overlaying the perf with ½” to ¾” masking tape to help secure it.

Problem: An indentation or "shoulder mark" is appearing next to the perf line.

Potential Solutions:
Back off the impression pressure.
Try using a center-mounted rule to distribute pressure evenly on both sides of the blade.

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Problem: An indentation or "shoulder mark" is appearing next to the perf line.

Still Having Trouble? We Can Help

If you've worked through this guide and are still not getting the perfect result, our expert technical team is ready to assist. We have decades of hands-on pressroom experience to help solve your toughest challenges.

Call Thompson-Boyd Technical Support at 1-918-835-6510.

Trouble Shooting Guide

Manufacturing Solutions

Manufacturing Solutions

Manufacturing Solutions

Quality Control

Manufacturing Solutions

Manufacturing Solutions

Efficient Production

Manufacturing Solutions

Efficient Production

Prototyping Services

Customizable Packaging

Efficient Production

Competitive Pricing

Customizable Packaging

Customizable Packaging

Customizable Packaging

Customizable Packaging

Customizable Packaging

New box titled Troubleshooting guide-Common issues

Before You Begin

Problem: Paper is sticking to the teeth of the rule.

Problem: Paper is sticking to the teeth of the rule.

Problem: Paper is sticking to the teeth of the rule.

Problem: Paper is sticking to the teeth of the rule.

Problem: Paper is sticking to the teeth of the rule.

Problem: The perforation is weak or inconsistent.

Problem: Paper is sticking to the teeth of the rule.

Problem: The rule is slitting the paper instead of perforating it.

Problem: The rule is slitting the paper instead of perforating it.

Problem: The rule is slitting the paper instead of perforating it.

Problem: The rule is slitting the paper instead of perforating it.

Problem: The rule is not perforating at all.

Problem: The rule is slitting the paper instead of perforating it.

Problem: The rule's teeth are bending or breaking.

Problem: The rule's teeth are bending or breaking.

Problem: The rule is slitting the paper instead of perforating it.

Problem: The rule's teeth are bending or breaking.

Problem: The perforation line is drifting away from the guidelines.

Problem: An indentation or "shoulder mark" is appearing next to the perf line.

Problem: An indentation or "shoulder mark" is appearing next to the perf line.

Problem: An indentation or "shoulder mark" is appearing next to the perf line.

Problem: An indentation or "shoulder mark" is appearing next to the perf line.

Problem: An indentation or "shoulder mark" is appearing next to the perf line.

Still Having Trouble? We Can Help

Problem: An indentation or "shoulder mark" is appearing next to the perf line.

Still Having Trouble? We Can Help

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