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Whether you're a reader, an author, or someone who's interested in how books are made, you've probably wondered what kind of book binding techniques are used in the publishing industry. Here's a short look at some of the techniques used so not only will you know more about publishing, you can decide is this is a a type of document finishing method is right for you.
Comb binding. This is a very common technique because it's inexpensive and can be used to bind books pretty quickly. You've probably encountered a tome bound with a plastic comb at some point in your life as this method is commonly used by workers in schools and offices in addition to those in the publishing industry. When you use plastic combs, your documents can be just over 400 pages long, so they're the right supplies to use if your work tends to be long.
Spiral binding. Spiral binding is terrific because the coils used for this method allow you documents to lie totally flat when open. These supplies are also know a color coils because they come in more than 50 colors including such eye-catching hues as pastel blue, hot pink, and more. Due to this, spiral spines are very popular with creative professionals and they're often used for computer manuals and workbooks.
Wire binding. If you've ever used a desk calendar, there's a good chance that it was bound with a wire spine. These supplies are similar to spiral spines because your document will be able to lie flat. However, wire spines tend to look much more sophisticated and high-class, so they're often used for journals, calendars, and so on.
Thermal binding. This document finishing method is perfect for both hardcover and paperback books. It produces books that look extremely professional so this is a commonly used technique in the publishing word. Using a thermal device is fast and easy because all it really involves is sticking a document into a cover and placing it on the machine where the adhesive in the cover's spine will be melted. Afterward, the book needs to cool off so the glue can set. This produces a strongly bound documents.
Tape binding. Another popular technique with publishers is tape binding. This technique can be achieved with a Fastback device and it produces high-quality books that are perfect for distribution online and in bookstores. You can use Fastback machine to customize your document's spine which will make it easier for people to locate your work on a shelf. These devices can help you produce documents up to 3.5 times more quickly than the other techniques already mentioned.
As you can see, there are a number of different book binding techniques that publishers use. The best thing about them is that they're all do able either at home or in the office so you'll be able to produce impressive-looking documents on your own. Get a machine and some supplies today so you can publish your own books!
