## Bindery Functions
The basic bindery table is unique in that it reads both across and down. For example, to find the value for collating 3500 total sheets on a collating-machine-automatic, you would read across the table to 3000 and then down to 500. The illustration below shows how to find the price for 3,500. Using this type of table layout allows for a great many more calculated values than traditional table layouts. In all bindery tables, the set up and per 100 charges along with the minimum charge are disclosed in the upper left hand corner of the table. Should you need to value any quantity not in the table, simply multiply the quantity needed in hundreds (1500 = 15 one hundred units) times the per 100 charge and add the set up charge to it. Additionally, assure yourself that you are not below the minimum charge listed in the upper left hand corner of each table. To better familiarize you with the bindery section, the following are some brief assumptions regarding each of the tables. Complete Booklet Binding - Small Quantities (1-100) Assumes non-automated booklet binding in several steps. Folding on the table top folder; inserting by hand; saddle stapling on small machines; and trimming on single knife cutter. Complete Booklet Binding – Higher Quantities (>100) For Higher Quantities of Booklets: Calculate each step individually from an appropriate table. Round Cornering Assumes use of small hand operated device. Collate - Machine - Semi - Automatic Anticipates the use of a table top semi automatic collator. Collate-Machine-Automatic Anticipates the use of a fully automatic collator or sorter. Collate-Carbonless-Hand Anticipates gathering carbonless sheets by hand and marrying into sets. Collate-Hand-Flat Covers collating by hand flat sheets of paper. Collate-Hand-Other Than Flat Covers collating by hand sheets of paper which are other than flat such as folded sheets being gathered for a booklet. Wrapping-Shrink Wrap Use of shrink wrapping machine with heat tunnel. "Diaper wrap" using cellophane and hand sealer should be valued from Wrapping-Paper Banding. Wrapping-Paper Banding Banding stacks of folded sheets with paper banding device or equivalent. Also "diaper wrap" using cellophane and hand sealer can be valued from this table. Wrapping-Wrapping Paper Using wrapping paper to fully wrap packages of a normal size. Cutting-Regular (Standard Bonds, Offsets): Per cut rate is per 500 sheets. Cutting-Heavy (Card / Cover / Bristol / Coated): Per cut rate is per 500 sheets. Drilling - One Hole – Standard Assumes drilling one hole with a typical machine throat set up through bonds/offsets and equivalent papers. Double price for heavier stocks. Standard refers to standard drill bit. Charge extra for special drill bits and/or difficult work. Drilling -Two Holes - Standard Assumes drilling two holes with a typical machine throat set up through bonds/offsets and equivalent papers. Double price for heavier stocks. Standard refers to standard drill bit. Charge extra for special drill bits and/or difficult work. Drilling - Three Holes – Standard Assumes drilling three holes with a typical machine throat set up through bonds/offsets and equivalent papers. Double price for heavier stocks. Standard refers to standard drill bit. Charge extra for special drill bits and/or difficult work. Folding-Machine-1 Pass One pass on the typical table top folder of bonds, offsets or equivalent papers. Add extra for very difficult or complicated folding. Folding-Machine-2 Passes Two separate passes on the typical table top folder of bonds, offsets or equivalent papers. Add extra for very difficult or complicated folding. Difficult Folding-Machine-1 Pass One pass on the typical table top folder of cards/covers/coated or 11x17. Add extra for very difficult or complicated folding. Difficult Folding-Machine-2 Passes Two passes on the typical table top folder of cards/covers/coated or 11x17. Add extra for very difficult or complicated folding. Folding-Machine-1 Pass With Right Angle Assumes one pass through folding machine with right angle attachment of bonds, offsets or equivalent papers. Add extra for very difficult or complicated folding. Difficult Folding-Machine-1 Pass With Right Angle Assumes one pass through folding machine with right angle attachment of 11x17, cards, cover or coated papers. Add extra for very difficult or complicated folding. Folding-Hand Value for one or two folds by hand on typical stock. Add extra for difficult stock. Try to do as little of this as possible. Numbering - One Number Assumes semi-automatic numbering device such as a table top numbering machine with one number being placed per sheet. Value for crash numbering carbonless sets would be per set as opposed to per sheet. Upcharge difficult or close register work. Number reset charge refers to stopping the process in order to reset the number at some specified point. Numbering - Two Numbers Assumes semi-automatic numbering device such as a table top numbering machine with two numbers being placed per sheet. Value for crash numbering carbonless sets would be per set as opposed to per sheet. Upcharge difficult or close register work. Number reset charge refers to stopping the process in order to reset the number at some specified point. Padding Value is per pad regardless of the quantity of sheets (100, 50 or 25). Use the pad conversion tables (Tables 12-29 through 12-31) to determine the total number of pads. Padding of carbonless sets using fan-a-part padding compound. No chipboard. Pad Conversion Tables These tables give you the number of pads for a specified number of press sheets with up to 10 forms per press sheet. Read down for the number of press sheets and across for the number of forms on a sheet. Where the press sheet row and the form column intersect is the quantity of pads. Table 12-29, bottom table, is for 100 per pad. Table 12-30, top table, is for 50 per pad and Table 12-31, bottom table, is for 25 per pad. Score/Perforate-Machine One Perf or Score Line Assumes a rotary perforator or scorer with one perforating or scoring line (head). To score or perf on a separate press run using a press perforating or scoring tape, use the values found in the zero grade table of the applicable section and add for the cost of a blanket. To value scoring or perforating while the press is printing, add the value for an additional pass close register. Score/Perforate-Machine Two Perf or Score Lines Assumes a rotary perforator or scorer with one perforating or scoring line (head). To score or perf on a separate press run using a press perforating or scoring tape, use the values found in the zero grade table of the applicable section and add for the cost of a blanket. To value scoring or perforating while the press is printing, add the value for an additional pass close register. Spiral and Velo Binding Values include punching, affixing, and the direct material cost. Spiral binding is also known as GBC (General Binding Corporation), comb binding or 19 ring comb binding. The standard size binder to use for spiral binding is also disclosed in the table. Please note that binder sizes shown are for 20lb bond and a maximum of 425 sheets of paper (not numbered pages) can be bound using this method. Heavier paper stocks require larger binders. Sheets/Book are number of sheets of paper and not numbered pages. Stapling - Flat - One Staple Assumes affixing one staple using a semi-automatic stapler. Quantity relates to the number of sets and not the number of sheets of paper. Stapling - Flat - Two Staples Assumes affixing two staples using a semi-automatic stapler. Quantity relates to the number of sets and not the number of sheets of paper. Stapling - Saddle - Two Staples Assumes affixing two staples using semi-automatic stapler with a saddle device. Quantity refers to the number of books (sets) and not the number of sheets of paper. Stapling - Saddle -Three Staples Assumes affixing three staples using semi-automatic stapler with a saddle device. Quantity refers to the number of books (sets) and not the number of sheets of paper. Mailing Services Information related to mailing services, postage and list maintenance is found on the last page of Section 12.