Hard Cover Functionalities
The Engineering uses the Hard Cover type functionalities to apply hard covers (perfect binding) to products such as books, appointment books etc. A hard cover product’s finishing process requires specific functionalities. The Hard Cover functionalities are:
1057 – Wraps Hard Cover
1058 – Headband Liner Glue
1059 – Applies Ribbon
1060 – Glue Endpage
1061 – Backing material Glue
1062 – Assemble Hard Cover Capa Dura
1063 – Cuts Backing Sheet
Book block assemble
1 – Gathered book block
2 – Endpages
3 – Backing material (E.g.: kraft)
4 – Headband
5 – Headband Linert (E.g.: kraft)
Cover assemble
1 – Cover
2 – Cardboard
3 – Spine Cardboard
Find bellow the detailed information of each functionality:
1057 – Wrap hardcover
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The Engineering uses the 1057 – Wrap hardcover functionality for attaching the product’s book block to the cover, which was previously glued to cardboard. The boobk block endpage is pasted to the cover, in the following position:
1 – Gathered book block 2 – Endpages 3 – Cover with cardboard This functionality can be linked to other Hard cover functionalities within the same Production Group. Therefore, it is necessary to link the appropriate functionalities. For more information on how to link functionalities in Production Group, refer to "Production Group Inputs.” |
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Engineering Components Types Used |
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1002 – Compound component |
1002 – Compound component |
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Functionality Activation |
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The Perfect Binding – Hardcover class of Specification Characteristic Type activates the 1057 – Wrap hardcover. For more information, refer to "Specification Characteristic Types – Perfect Binding – Hardcover" in iQuote User Guide – Product Specification Records. |
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Machines that Commonly Use the Functionality |
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Hardcover machines. |
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Functionality Restriction |
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Does not have it. |
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Functionality’s Default Raw Material |
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This functionality does not have a default raw material. But it is possible to calculate the raw material in the Engineering using the customized raw material function. For more information on recording customized raw materials, refer to “Production Group Customized Raw Material.” |
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Linking this functionality to a Production Group
This functionality does not have any additional information. Simply click Confirm then click Save and Close.
1058 – Apply headband
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The Engineering uses the 1058 – Apply headband functionality for applying the headband liner to the book block.
1 – Gathered book block 2 – Endpages 3 – Backing material 4 – Headband 5 – Headband liner This functionality can be linked to other Hard cover functionalities within the same Production Group. Therefore, it is necessary to link the appropriate functionalities. For more information on how to link functionalities in Production Group, refer to "Production Group Inputs.” |
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Engineering Components Types Used |
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Inputs |
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1001 – Sheet 1002 – Compound component |
1002 – Compound component |
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Functionality Activation |
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The Perfect Binding – Hardcover class of Specification Characteristic Type activates the 1058 – Apply headband when the Has headband field is enabled in the product specification. For more information, refer to "Specification Characteristic Types – Perfect Binding – Hardcover” in iQuote User Guide – Product Specification Records. |
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Machines that Commonly Use the Functionality |
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Hardcover finishing machines. Handling. |
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Functionality Restriction |
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Does not have it. |
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Functionality’s Default Raw Material |
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Substrate (represented by the input component 1001 – Sheet). The raw materials are linked to the Specification Characteristic class that activate the functionality. For more information, refer to "Specification Characteristic Types – Perfect Binding – Hardcover.”. For more information on recording raw materials, refer to "Susbtrate.” It is possible to calculate the raw material in the Engineering using the customized raw material function. For more information on recording customized raw materials, refer to “Production Group Customized Raw Material.” |
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Linking this functionality to a Production Group
This functionality does not have any additional information. Simply click Confirm then click Save and Close.
1059 – Applies Ribbon
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The Engineering uses the 1059 – Applies Ribbon functionality for applying the ribbon to the hard cover product This is a ribbon attached inside the book, used as a bookmark. This functionality can be linked to other Hard cover functionalities within the same Production Group. Therefore, it is necessary to link the appropriate functionalities. For more information on how to link functionalities in Production Group, refer to "Production Group Inputs.” |
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Engineering Components Types Used |
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Inputs |
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1002 – Compound component |
1002 – Compound component |
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Functionality Activation |
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The Perfect Binding – Hardcover class of Specification Characteristic Type activates the 1059 – Applies Ribbon when the Number of ribbons field is enabled in the product specification. For more information, refer to "Specification Characteristic Types – Perfect Binding – Hardcover” in iQuote User Guide – Product Specification Records. |
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Machines that Commonly Use the Functionality |
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Machines that apply ribbons. Handling. |
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Functionality Restriction |
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Does not have it. |
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Functionality’s Default Raw Material |
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This functionality does not have a default raw material. But it is possible to calculate the raw material in the Engineering using the customized raw material function. For more information on recording customized raw materials, refer to “Production Group Customized Raw Material.” |
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Linking this functionality to a Production Group
This functionality does not have any additional information. Simply click Confirm then click Save and Close.
1060 – Glue Endpage
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The Engineering uses the 1060 – Glue Endpage functionality for pasting the endpage to the book block.
1 – Gathered book block 2 – Endpages 3 – Backing material 4 – Headband 5 – Headband liner This functionality can be linked to other Hard cover functionalities within the same Production Group. Therefore, it is necessary to link the appropriate functionalities. For more information on how to link functionalities in Production Group, refer to "Production Group Inputs.” |
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Engineering Components Types Used |
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Inputs |
Outputs |
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1001 – Sheet 1002 – Compound component 1022 – Sheet (Handouts) |
1002 – Compound component |
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Functionality Activation |
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The Perfect Binding – Hardcover Specification Characteristic Type activates the 1060 – Glue Endpage when the component has the Endpage component Specification Characteristic Type. This characteristic is required for the Engineering to identify which is the Endpage component. For more information, refer to "Specification Characteristic Types – Perfect Binding – Hardcover" and "Specification Characteristic Types – Endpage Component.” |
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Machines that Commonly Use the Functionality |
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Hardcover finishing machines. |
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Functionality Restriction |
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Does not have it. |
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Functionality’s Default Raw Material |
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This functionality does not have a default raw material. But it is possible to calculate the raw material in the Engineering using the customized raw material function. For more information on recording customized raw materials, refer to “Production Group Customized Raw Material.” |
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Linking this functionality to a Production Group
This functionality does not have any additional information. Simply click Confirm then click Save and Close.
1061 – Backing material Glue
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The Engineering uses the 1061 – Backing material Glue functionality for pasting the backing material to the book block.
1 – Gathered book block 2 – Endpages 3 – Backing material 4 – Headband 5 – Headband liner This functionality can be linked to other Hard cover functionalities within the same Production Group. Therefore, it is necessary to link the appropriate functionalities. For more information on how to link functionalities in Production Group, refer to "Production Group Inputs.” |
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Engineering Components Types Used |
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Inputs |
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1001 – Sheet 1002 – Compound component 1006 – Glue 1013 – Irregular Sheet / Carton |
1002 – Compound component |
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Functionality Activation |
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The Perfect Binding – Hardcover Specification Characteristic Type activates the 1061 – Backing material Glue when the Backing material field is enabled in the product specification. For more information, refer to "Specification Characteristic Types – Perfect Binding – Hardcover.” |
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Machines that Commonly Use the Functionality |
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Hardcover finishing machines. Handling |
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Functionality Restriction |
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Does not have it. |
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Functionality’s Default Raw Material |
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Glue (represented by the input component 1006 – Glue). The raw materials are linked to the Specification Characteristic class that activate the functionality. For more information, refer to "Specification Characteristic Types – Perfect Binding – Hardcover” in iQuote User Guide – Product Specification Records. For more information on recording this raw material, refer to "Glue.” It is possible to calculate the raw material in the Engineering using the customized raw material function. For more information on recording customized raw materials, refer to “Production Group Customized Raw Material.” |
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Linking this functionality to a Production Group
When adding this functionality to a production group, the system will display a window for you to configure the functionality further. Complete the fields in this window as described below:
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Milling area |
Indicates if the milling margin will be applied. This option should be kept enabled for this functionality. |
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Size |
Size of the milling margin applied to the signature’s spine, as shown in the area marked in green. This field is displayed only if the Milling area options enabled.
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Input Format |
Indicates if the minimum and maximum size for the input component will be restricted. This option should be kept enabled for this functionality. |
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Minimum (WxH) |
Input component’s minimum format in which the W value indicates the machine’s feeder width. If there are no sheets in this size or no sheet can be cut into this size, this functionality will not be considered by the Engineering. This field appears only if the Input format option is enabled.
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Thickness |
Indicates if the thickness validation will be used for the input component. |
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Minimum |
Minimum thickness to be considered as a restriction. This field will be displayed only if the Thickness option is enabled. |
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Maximum |
Maximum thickness to be considered as a restriction. This field will be displayed only if the Thickness option is enabled. |
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Lateral glue area |
Indicates if the option to determine the size of the lateral glue area is enabled |
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Size |
Value for the lateral glue area size to be considered for calculating the glue. When filling this field with 3, the Engineering will apply 3 mm on each of the cover 2 sides. For more information on glue consumption calculation, refer to "Glue."
This field is displayed only if the Lateral glue area option is enabled. |
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Glue Types |
Indicates if the option to determine the glue types that can be used in this process is enabled. When this option is selected, it is necessary to choose the appropriate recorded glue types. If no glue is selected, the Engineering will not be calculated. For more information on recording glue types, refer to "Glue types." |
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Glue Consumption Reduction |
Indicates if the glue consumption reduction option is enabled. This reduction is usually applied to the pre glue process. |
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Percentage |
Percentage that reduces the glue consumption (in g/m2) set in the glue used. For more information on glue consumption calculation, refer to "Glue.” This field is displayed only if the Glue Consumption Reduction is enabled. |
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Milling area |
Indicates if the milling margin will be applied. This option should be kept enabled for this functionality. |
Click Confirm. When finished, click Save and Close.
1062 – Assemble Hard Cover
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The Engineering uses the 1062 – Assemble Hard Cover functionality for attaching the cover substrate to the cardboard, for obtaining a hard cover.
1 – Cover 2 – Cardboard 3 – Spine cardboard This functionality can be linked to other Hard cover functionalities within the same Production Group. Therefore, it is necessary to link the appropriate functionalities. For more information on how to link functionalities in Production Group, refer to "Production Group Inputs.” |
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Engineering Components Types Used |
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Inputs |
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1001 – Sheet |
1002 – Compound component |
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Functionality Activation |
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The Perfect Binding – Hardcover Specification Characteristic Type activates the 1062 – Assemble Hard Cover. For more information, refer to "Specification Characteristic Types – Perfect Binding – Hardcover.” |
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Machines that Commonly Use the Functionality |
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Cover machines. |
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Functionality Restriction |
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Does not have it. |
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Functionality’s Default Raw Material |
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If one cardboard is selected in the product specification, the functionality will require the chosen substrate, which may be cut prior to being attached to the cover. For more information, refer to "Specification Characteristic Types – Perfect Binding – Hardcover.”. It is possible to calculate the raw material in the Engineering using the customized raw material function. For more information on recording customized raw materials, refer to “Production Group Customized Raw Material.” |
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Linking this functionality to a Production Group
When adding this functionality to a production group, the system will display a window for you to configure the functionality further. Complete the fields in this window as described below:
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Description |
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Pasted cardboard and fold over |
Indicates if the option to determine information about the cardboard and fold over margins will be enabled. This option should be selected if for determining the default fold over margin and if the cardboard will be provided. |
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Default Fold Over Margin |
This field is displayed only if the paste option of cardboard and fold over is enabled. |
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Paper provided by outsource provider |
Indicates if the cardboard is provided by a third party. By enabling this option the cardboard cost will not be added to the total estimate. |
Click Confirm. When finished, click Save and Close.
1063 – Cuts Backing Sheet
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The Engineering uses the 1063 – Cuts Backing Sheet functionality for cutting the the paper roll for the backing material in a hard cover product.
1 – Gathered book block 2 – Endpages 3 – Backing material 4 – Headband 5 – Headband liner This functionality can be linked to other Hard cover functionalities within the same Production Group. Therefore, it is necessary to link the appropriate functionalities. For more information on how to link functionalities in Production Group, refer to "Production Group Inputs.” |
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Engineering Components Types Used |
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Inputs |
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1003 – Paper roll |
1001 – Sheet |
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Functionality Activation |
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The Perfect Binding – Hardcover Specification Characteristic Type activates the 1063 – Cuts Backing Sheet when the Backing material field is enabled in the product specification. For more information, refer to "Specification Characteristic Types – Perfect Binding – Hardcover.” |
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Machines that Commonly Use the Functionality |
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Hardcover finishing machines. Handling |
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Functionality Restriction |
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Does not have it. |
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Functionality’s Default Raw Material |
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Substrate (represented by the input component 1001 – Sheet). The raw materials are linked to the Specification Characteristic class that activate the functionality. For more information, refer to "Specification Characteristic Types – Perfect Binding – Hardcover.”. For more information on recording this raw material, refer to "Substrate.” It is possible to calculate the raw material in the Engineering using the customized raw material function. For more information on recording customized raw materials, refer to “Production Group Customized Raw Material.” |
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Click Confirm. When finished, click Save and Close.
Linking this functionality to a Production Group
This functionality does not have any additional information. Simply click Confirm then click Save and Close.