This article will provide a brief overview of the different types of binding, including Saddle stitching, Wire-O binding, and Otabind. Then, we’ll look at how each process is used to finish a book. And, of course, we’ll cover how to choose the right type of binding for your book. Here are some examples. An online quote calculator is the most convenient way to find out the price of a perfect-bound book.
Saddle stitching
Saddle stitching is a process that binds pages together using a spine. This technique is used in perfect bound printing to create a binding that conserves paper by dividing the entire page count by four. The finished product is then stapled together resulting to perfect bound books. The cost of saddle stitching depends on the page count and the type of paper used. In addition, the process requires large sheets of paper that have been folded in half. To create a saddle stitch booklet, you will need four pages.
Wire-O binding
Wire-O binding is an excellent option for printed books. Its unique binding system allows pages to turn freely while keeping them firmly in place. For this reason, it is handy for bound projects that use tabs for page dividers. In addition to allowing pages to turn freely, wire-o binding is also significant for documents that must remain flat when open. You can also code each tab numerically to know exactly which page it corresponds to.
Otabind
A flat lay book can be created by combining several binding processes into a single process known as Otabind. This method, which Otava Publishing patented in 1981, involves applying glue to the book’s spine, capping the block, and side-gluing the book’s cover. The final step is to use the book’s cover to glue, which gives the book a perfect binding and a sleek, flat, professional appearance. In addition, this process is considerably more cost-effective than mechanical binding.
Otabind process
The Otabind process for perfect bound printing was first developed in the late 1940s by the Dutch company Hexspoor. Hexspoor’s factory was located in Boxtel, south of the Netherlands. Gerard Hexspoor took over the factory from his father, who had founded the company in 1946. Gerard renamed the process ‘Hextrabind’ and formed Otabind International to manufacture the books. Otava’s patent merely described the method. In addition, Muller Martini, a German company, assisted Hexspoor in developing the process and worked with the company for its more comprehensive application.
Wire-O
Wire-O perfect bound in printing is a standard binding method used to produce hardcover books. This process can secure the pages in ideal registration and align them the edge to edge when opened. Wire-O is an excellent choice for books with overlays, such as maps and photographs. It is also helpful for books with large graphics and flows charts, as it allows for side-by-side double-page spreads. Using this method of binding also allows for heavy cover stock.
Preset page size for perfect bound books
If you have a lot of pages, you should use a program that allows you to select a preset page size for your perfect bound books. These programs are beneficial if you have several books to print. They will automatically calculate the price of your excellent bound book for you. And when you use one of these programs, you can save a quote for 90 days. This way, you can be assured that the price you have selected for your perfect bound book will never increase!
Cost of perfect binding
Perfect binding requires grain-long text and cover pages to get the best possible results. The text should be at least one-quarter of an inch thick. Pages can range from five-and-a-half inches by four-and-a-half inches to twelve by twelve inches. The binding process uses EVA glue, which bonds exceptionally well to glossy, matte, and uncoated paper stocks. Perfect binding also requires color slip sheets, which should be of a different stock from the printed text.