InsideFinishing Articles
Cold Foiling
New Processes Provide Decorative Choices by: Jeff Peterson
February-March, 2009 Technology Focus
Cold Foil Technology: Opening New Markets by: Kym Conis
November-December, 2006 Technology Focus
A Closer Look into Foil Stamping and Embossing by: Jeff Peterson
August-September, 2004 Special Report
"In-Line" Becoming the "In" Thing by: Jeff Peterson
August-September, 2001 Technology Focus
Application Equipment at the Dawn of a High-Speed Age by: Jeff Peterson
November-December, 1998 Technology Focus
Diecutting
Ejection Rubber Dilemma: Durometer or Compression/Deflection? by: David West, Essential Products, Inc.
November-December, 2012 Technology
Basic Rubbering Techniques by: Roger A. Brown, Monroe Rubber & Plastic, Inc.
February-March, 2011 Technology
It’s All About Time
: Optimizing Production Efficiencies by: Chris Raney, VP Business Unit Sheet Fed, Bobst Group North America
August-September, 2010 Technology Focus
Foil Stamping/Diecutting on Cylinder Presses by: Staff
February-March, 2010 Question & Answer
One-Pass Embossing and Diecutting by: Metal Magic
August-September, 2009 Question and Answer
Braille Standards Soon to Become Commonplace by: Staff
May-June, 2009 Special Report
Strategies for Optimal Diecutting by: Kevin Carey, DieInfo
February-March, 2009 Question and Answer
Eliminating Static with Diecutting by: Mark Baril, Cut Smart Manufacturing, Inc.
May-June, 2008 Technology Focus
Diecutters Rise to the Challenge as Short Runs Proliferate by: Ralph Pasquariello
May-June, 2007 Technology Focus
Working with In-line Registered Embossing by: Jeff Peterson
May-June, 2007 Question and Answer
Plastic Sheets: Converting a Different Animal by: Jeff Peterson
February-March, 2007 Technology Focus
Stripping Tool Design and Fabrication Considerations in Automatic Platen Diecutting by: Dan Witucki, Advanced Die Supplies
May-June, 2005 Technology Focus
Automated Rule Bending Systems by: Robert L. Carter
May-June, 2004 Technology Focus
Changing with the Times - Technology Advancement in Die Making by: Bruce Byrne, Southeastern Die
May-June, 2003 Technology Focus
Guide to Selecting Steel Rule by: Mark Batson Baril
November-December, 2002 Question and Answer
Diecutter/Diemaker Communication - Success or Failure in Business by: Robert A. Larson
May-June, 2002 Special Focus
Knowing the Ins and Outs of Used Equipment by: Staff
May-June, 2002 Question and Answer
"In-Line" Becoming the "In" Thing by: Jeff Peterson
August-September, 2001 Technology Focus
Should You Have an In-Plant Dieshop? No and Yes by: Robert Larson, President of Larson Worldwide, Inc.
May-June, 2001 Technology Focus
New Innovations Take Center Stage at FSEA Conference by: Staff
February-March, 2001 Technology Focus
Diecutting Pre-Makeready: Racing Toward Success by: John Maddox, Simonds Notting
May-June, 2000 Technology Focus
Capital Equipment - When Should I Buy? by: Jeff Peterson
August-September, 1999 Technology Focus
Who's Making the Rules? by: Mark Batson Baril
May-June, 1999 Technology Focus
What is the ANSI B65.5-1996 & How Does it Affect Me? by: Robert Weidhaas, Jr. of Preco Industries, Inc.
November-December, 1998 Question and Answer
Integrating the Graphic and Diecutting Processes by: Kevin B. Carey
May-June, 1998 Technology Focus
What type of safety standards are available for graphic finishing operations? by: Staff
May-June, 1996 Question and Answer
The Development and Use of Embossing in Steel Rule Cutting Dies by: March Love, Atlas Die, Inc.
February-March, 1996 Technology Focus
What type of system is recommended for storing steel rule dies? by: Staff
November-December, 1995 Question and Answer
Embossing
Foil Stamping/Embossing Efficiencies More Important than Ever by: Jeff Peterson
August-September, 2012 Technology
Foil and Embossing Engravings by: Staff
November-December, 2011 Question & Answer
Makeready Efficiencies
in Foil Stamping/Embossing by: Staff
February-March, 2011 Question & Answer
CNC Tooling Software for CNC Engravings by: Staff
August-September, 2010 Question & Answer
Makeready and Set-Up for Large Format
Combination Stamping by: Staff
November/December, 2009 Question & Answer
One-Pass Embossing and Diecutting by: Metal Magic
August-September, 2009 Question and Answer
Braille Standards Soon to Become Commonplace by: Staff
May-June, 2009 Special Report
Now there is Proof–
Foil Can be a Sustainable Choice by: Jeff Peterson
November-December, 2008 Special Report
Storing and Handling Foil Stamping and Embossing Dies by:
August-September, 2007 Question and Answer
Working with In-line Registered Embossing by: Jeff Peterson
May-June, 2007 Question and Answer
A Closer Look at CNC Engraving Technology by: Staff
February-March, 2006 Question and Answer
Self-Leveling Combination Foil Stamping and Embossing Makeready by: Jim Kingsby
February-March, 2006 Technology Focus
Die Lock-up Holding Tight with the Times by: Jeff Peterson
November-December, 2004 Technology Focus
A Closer Look into Foil Stamping and Embossing by: Jeff Peterson
August-September, 2004 Special Report
Foil Stamping Strengthens Brand Identity - It's a Fact! by: Elliot Young
May-June, 2004 Special Report
Tackling Multiple Pass Registration on a Cylinder by: Jim Kingsby
February-March, 2004 Technology Focus
Tackling Multiple Pass Registration by: Jim Kingsby
August-September, 2003 Technology Focus
Safety Issues With Foil Stamping Presses by: Staff
February-March, 2003 Question and Answer
Knowing the Ins and Outs of Used Equipment by: Staff
May-June, 2002 Question and Answer
The ‘Ins’ and ‘Outs’ of Digital Artwork: What the Diemaker Needs by: Kym Conis
February-March, 2002 Question and Answer
"In-Line" Becoming the "In" Thing by: Jeff Peterson
August-September, 2001 Technology Focus
Decreasing Downtime on Your Foil Stamping Press by: Chris Van Pelt
August-September, 2001 Question and Answer
Awareness of Potential Hot Stamping Foil Challenges by: Jeff Peterson
February-March, 2001 Question and Answer
New Innovations Take Center Stage at FSEA Conference by: Staff
February-March, 2001 Technology Focus
Die Lockup Methods by: Jeff Peterson
February-March, 2000 Question and Answer
Embossing Techniques by: Jeff Peterson
November-December, 1999 Question and Answer
Capital Equipment - When Should I Buy? by: Jeff Peterson
August-September, 1999 Technology Focus
Making That Engraving Choice by: Jeff Peterson
February-March, 1999 Technology Focus
Application Equipment at the Dawn of a High-Speed Age by: Jeff Peterson
November-December, 1998 Technology Focus
What is the ANSI B65.5-1996 & How Does it Affect Me? by: Robert Weidhaas, Jr. of Preco Industries, Inc.
November-December, 1998 Question and Answer
Saving Time on Set-up by: Carla Davenport
August-September, 1998 Technology Focus
What type of safety standards are available for graphic finishing operations? by: Staff
May-June, 1996 Question and Answer
The Development and Use of Embossing in Steel Rule Cutting Dies by: March Love, Atlas Die, Inc.
February-March, 1996 Technology Focus
Photoengraving options for today's graphic finishers by: Staff
August-September, 1995 Technology Focus
How do I get the most out of my multi-level embossing? by: Staff
May-June, 1995 Question and Answer
Film Laminating
Laminating Films by: Staff
November-December, 2010 Question & Answer
Growth Opportunities Paint
New Print Finishing Landscape by: Jeff Peterson, Executive Director, FSEA
May-June, 2010 Special Report
Exploring Options with Thermal Film Laminating by: Bob Polanzi, Protect-all
November-December, 2007 Question and Answer
A Closer Look at Laminating Films by: Staff
February-March, 2005 Question and Answer
Solving Film Laminating Challenges by: Staff
November-December, 2003 Question and Answer
New Innovations with Film Laminating by: Jeff Peterson
February-March, 2002 Technology Focus
Film Laminating - Moving into the Automated Age by: Jeff Peterson
August-September, 2000 Technology Focus
Lamination-Taking on a New Face by: staff
November-December, 1999 Technology Focus
Foil Fusing
High Speed Foil Fusing by: By Chris VanPelt, Therm-O-Type
August-September, 2009 Technology Feature
New Processes Provide Decorative Choices by: Jeff Peterson
February-March, 2009 Technology Focus
Foil Stamping
Planning to Reduce Foil Waste by: Staff
February-March, 2013 Focus
Rotary Hot Stamping Dies and Tooling by: Staff
February-March, 2013 Question & Answer
Foil Stamping/Embossing Efficiencies More Important than Ever by: Jeff Peterson
August-September, 2012 Technology
Options Expanding for Decoration Beyond Print by: Jeff Peterson, Foil & Specialty Effects Association
February-March, 2012 Focus
Foil and Embossing Engravings by: Staff
November-December, 2011 Question & Answer
Holographic Foil and Other Enhancements lend sales boost to AWG Private-Label Packages by: Staff
November-December, 2011 Focus
Makeready Efficiencies
in Foil Stamping/Embossing by: Staff
February-March, 2011 Question & Answer
Foil Stamping/Diecutting on Cylinder Presses by: Staff
February-March, 2010 Question & Answer
Makeready and Set-Up for Large Format
Combination Stamping by: Staff
November/December, 2009 Question & Answer
New Processes Provide Decorative Choices by: Jeff Peterson
February-March, 2009 Technology Focus
Now there is Proof–
Foil Can be a Sustainable Choice by: Jeff Peterson
November-December, 2008 Special Report
Working with Difficult-to-Stamp Surfaces by: Staff
August-September, 2008 Question and Answer
Registered Holograms for Short-Run Work by: Jeff Peterson
November-December, 2007 Technology Focus
Storing and Handling Foil Stamping and Embossing Dies by:
August-September, 2007 Question and Answer
Plastic Sheets: Converting a Different Animal by: Jeff Peterson
February-March, 2007 Technology Focus
A Closer Look at CNC Engraving Technology by: Staff
February-March, 2006 Question and Answer
Self-Leveling Combination Foil Stamping and Embossing Makeready by: Jim Kingsby
February-March, 2006 Technology Focus
Die Lock-up Holding Tight with the Times by: Jeff Peterson
November-December, 2004 Technology Focus
A Closer Look into Foil Stamping and Embossing by: Jeff Peterson
August-September, 2004 Special Report
Foil Stamping Strengthens Brand Identity - It's a Fact! by: Elliot Young
May-June, 2004 Special Report
Tackling Multiple Pass Registration on a Cylinder by: Jim Kingsby
February-March, 2004 Technology Focus
Tackling Multiple Pass Registration by: Jim Kingsby
August-September, 2003 Technology Focus
Safety Issues With Foil Stamping Presses by: Staff
February-March, 2003 Question and Answer
Knowing the Ins and Outs of Used Equipment by: Staff
May-June, 2002 Question and Answer
The ‘Ins’ and ‘Outs’ of Digital Artwork: What the Diemaker Needs by: Kym Conis
February-March, 2002 Question and Answer
"In-Line" Becoming the "In" Thing by: Jeff Peterson
August-September, 2001 Technology Focus
Decreasing Downtime on Your Foil Stamping Press by: Chris Van Pelt
August-September, 2001 Question and Answer
Awareness of Potential Hot Stamping Foil Challenges by: Jeff Peterson
February-March, 2001 Question and Answer
New Innovations Take Center Stage at FSEA Conference by: Staff
February-March, 2001 Technology Focus
Die Lockup Methods by: Jeff Peterson
February-March, 2000 Question and Answer
Foil vs Foilboard by: Kym Conis
February-March, 2000 Technology Focus
Capital Equipment - When Should I Buy? by: Jeff Peterson
August-September, 1999 Technology Focus
Preventing Air Entrapment and Gassing with Foil by: Paul Miller
May-June, 1999 Question and Answer
Foil Stamping Image Holograms by: Christopher Van Pelt
February-March, 1999 Question and Answer
Making That Engraving Choice by: Jeff Peterson
February-March, 1999 Technology Focus
Application Equipment at the Dawn of a High-Speed Age by: Jeff Peterson
November-December, 1998 Technology Focus
What is the ANSI B65.5-1996 & How Does it Affect Me? by: Robert Weidhaas, Jr. of Preco Industries, Inc.
November-December, 1998 Question and Answer
Saving Time on Set-up by: Carla Davenport
August-September, 1998 Technology Focus
Meeting the Challenge of UV Coatings & Hot Stamping Foil by: Staff
May-June, 1998 Question and Answer
What type of safety standards are available for graphic finishing operations? by: Staff
May-June, 1996 Question and Answer
What are my concerns when overprinting foil? by: Staff
February-March, 1996 Question and Answer
Recovery options for hot stamping foil scrap by: Staff
November-December, 1995 Technology Focus
Photoengraving options for today's graphic finishers by: Staff
August-September, 1995 Technology Focus
How can I stamp a large solid and fine type together in the same pass? by: Staff
February-March, 1995 Question and Answer
Folding/Gluing
Gluing Systems by: Staff
August-September, 2012 Question & Answer
The New Generation of Gluing Standards by: Christopher M. Leary, W.H. Leary Co., Inc.
August-September, 2011 Focus
Modern Folding and Gluing Technologies Take Their Cue from Innovative Carton Design by: Dan Maurer, Heidelberg USA, and
Beatrice Schmitt, Heidelberger Druckmachinen AG
February-March, 2010 Technology Focus
Ancillary Equipment Key to Folding/Gluing Success by: Jeff Peterson
November-December, 2008 Technology Feature
Don't Come Unstuck Over Folding and Gluing by: Uvan Magni, Technical Product Manager, Bobst Group North America
August-September, 2007 Special Focus
Ancillary Systems for Folding-Gluing Equipment Continue to Change by: Staff
August-September, 2006 Question and Answer
Trends and Styles in Folding and Gluing by: Alan Thompson
August-September, 2005 Technology Focus
Working with Pocket Folder Challenges on a Folder/Gluer by: Staff
August-September, 2004 Question and Answer
What to Look for When Making a New Folder/Gluer Purchase by: Staff
August-September, 2003 Question and Answer
Getting Your Folder/Gluer Organized by: Staff
August-September, 2002 Technology Focus
Automation and Computerization with Fold/Gluing Equipment by: Jeff Peterson
May-June, 2001 Question and Answer
Folding/Gluing Folding Cartons - Those Unforeseen Challenges by: staff
August-September, 2000 Question and Answer
Challenges with Folding/Gluing CD Wallets by: Jeff Peterson
August-September, 1999 Question and Answer
What should a buyer look for when considering the purchase of folding/gluing equipment? by: Staff
August-September, 1996 Question and Answer
Green Initiatives
Where Finishing Ends by: Victor Bell, Environmental Packaging International
May-June, 2012 Special Report
GreenBlue® Reports on Sustainability of Decorative Processes on Paperboard by: Staff
August-September, 2011 Special Report
Green-er UV Coatings by: Staff
May-June, 2011 Question & Answer
The Sustainable Facts about Metalized Decorating Techniques by: Jeff Peterson, Executive Director, FSEA and David Hutchison, CEO/Managing Member, BrightMARKS, LLC
August-September, 2010 Special Report
Pathways to Green: An Introduction for the Print Finishing Industry by: Reneé Varella
August-September, 2008 Special Report
Leadership in Paper and the Environment by: Derek Smith
February-March, 2008 Special Report
Holograms
Holographic Foil and Other Enhancements lend sales boost to AWG Private-Label Packages by: Staff
November-December, 2011 Focus
Holography's Continuing Contribution to Improved Odds by: Ian M. Lancaster; Reconnaissance International
November-December, 2011 Special Report
Advancements in Technology
Drive Holography Trends by: Staff
November-December, 2010 Technology Focus
Registered Holograms for Short-Run Work by: Jeff Peterson
November-December, 2007 Technology Focus
The Passing of the Guard - a Tribute to the Entrepreneurs of Holography by: Staff
November-December, 2005 Special Focus
Embossed Holography Made Affordable in Low Production Runs by: Peter Scheir
November-December, 2004 Special Report
Hologram Registration Mark Design by: Terry Gallagher of Total Register, Inc.
November-December, 2001 Special Focus
Holograms Becoming Feasible Option by: Allen Rhody
November-December, 2000 Technology Focus
Foil Stamping Image Holograms by: Christopher Van Pelt
February-March, 1999 Question and Answer
Call Security! Anti-Counterfeit Protection Opens New Opportunities by: Staff
May-June, 1995 Technology Focus
Laser Cutting
Laser Cutting by: Staff
February-March, 2012 Question & Answer
Trends in Laser Cutting Applications by: By Tom Hrutky, Creative Director, Laser Excel
May-June, 2009 Technology Focus
New Processes Provide Decorative Choices by: Jeff Peterson
February-March, 2009 Technology Focus
Lifetime Achievement Awards
It’s All About
the Sizzle - FSEA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Harry Voss by: Amy Bauer
February-March, 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award
A Journey
of Knowledge- FSEA Lifetime Achievement
Award Recipient:
Ed Hughes by: Kym Conis
February-March, 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award
A Lifetime of Customers, Generations of Friends - FSEA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: Fred Isler by: Reneé Varella
February-March, 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award
Pioneering Territories Unknown - FSEA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: John Tinnon by: Kym Conis
February-March, 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award
A Guiding Light - 2006 FSEA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient - Tom Cullen by: Kym Conis
February-March, 2006 Lifetime Achievement Award
A Man of Vision - Glenn Hutchison by: Staff
February-March, 2004 Lifetime Achievement Award
Management Trends
The Top 10 Traps in OSHA Compliance by: Renée Varella
November-December, 2008 Management Trends
Pathways to Green: An Introduction for the Print Finishing Industry by: Reneé Varella
August-September, 2008 Special Report
OSHA Publications and Posters by: Staff
May-June, 2008 Safety Forum
A Lifetime of Customers, Generations of Friends - FSEA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: Fred Isler by: Reneé Varella
February-March, 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award
Leadership in Paper and the Environment by: Derek Smith
February-March, 2008 Special Report
Database Marketing is an Art Form by: BMA Knowledge Base, Business Marketing Association
February-March, 2007 Management Trends
Pioneering Territories Unknown - FSEA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: John Tinnon by: Kym Conis
February-March, 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award
Improve Productivity on the Shop Floor (Part 2) by: Raymond J. Prince, Senior Technical Consultant, PIA/GATF
November-December, 2006 Special Report
Workplace Safety – Is It a Benefit or a Curse? by: Bill Effron, President, Alco Print Finishers
November/December, 2006 Management Trends
Improve Productivity on the Shop Floor (Part 1) by: Raymond J. Prince, Senior Technical Consultant, PIA/GATF
August-September, 2006 Technology Focus
It's Time to Fine Tune Your Business Insurance by: Provided by Sentry Insurance
May-June, 2006 Management Trends
A Guiding Light - 2006 FSEA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient - Tom Cullen by: Kym Conis
February-March, 2006 Lifetime Achievement Award
InsideFinishing's 10th Anniversary Celebration - A Snapshot View by: Kym Conis
November-December, 2005 Special Report
Managers: Rid Your Sales Team of Parasites by: Landy Chase
November-December, 2005 Management Trends
Manage the Cost of Quoting by: Dave Fellman
May-June, 2005 Management Trends
Faith in Numbers - The Changing Demographics of the Printing Industry Reflect its Many Challenges and Opportunities by: Richard Romano
November-December, 2005 Special Report
Foil Stamping Strengthens Brand Identity - It's a Fact! by: Elliot Young
May-June, 2004 Special Report
A Man of Vision - Glenn Hutchison by: Staff
February-March, 2004 Lifetime Achievement Award
New Tax Laws Provide Added Incentive for Capital Equipment Purchases by: Staff
November-December, 2003 Special Focus
Sometimes the Easiest Way to Increase Sales and your Bottom Line is RIght Under your Nose by: Mark Porter
May-June, 2003 Special Focus
Identifying Useful Information for Long-term Planning by: David S. Hutchison
February-March, 2003 Special Focus
A Rose by Any Other Name by: Oliver Moesgen
November-December, 2002 Special Focus
Foil vs Foilboard by: Kym Conis
February-March, 2000 Technology Focus
Capital Equipment - When Should I Buy? by: Jeff Peterson
August-September, 1999 Technology Focus
What is the ANSI B65.5-1996 & How Does it Affect Me? by: Robert Weidhaas, Jr. of Preco Industries, Inc.
November-December, 1998 Question and Answer
What type of safety standards are available for graphic finishing operations? by: Staff
May-June, 1996 Question and Answer
How do I begin a maintenance program for my stamping and die cutting equipment? by: Staff
August-September, 1995 Question and Answer
Mounting/Laminating
Challenges with Mounting/Laminating by: Jeff Peterson
November-December, 2001 Question and Answer
Challenges with Mounting/Laminating by: Jeff Peterson
November-December, 2000 Question and Answer
Off-line UV Coating
UV Film Casting by: Staff
November-December, 2012 Question & Answer
Options Expanding for Decoration Beyond Print by: Jeff Peterson, Foil & Specialty Effects Association
February-March, 2012 Focus
Green-er UV Coatings by: Staff
May-June, 2011 Question & Answer
Growth Opportunities Paint
New Print Finishing Landscape by: Jeff Peterson, Executive Director, FSEA
May-June, 2010 Special Report
Specialty UV Coatings:
The “Finishing Touch” for
Off-Line Finishing Projects by: Kris Getty, Henkel Corporation
November/December, 2009 Technology Feature
Guidelines for UV Coating Applications by: Kenneth Corman, Westlam
February-March, 2008 Technology Focus
UV Coatings and Inks by: Staff
May-June, 2006 Question and Answer
Why Do You Need a Radiometer for UV Coating? by: Staff
August-September, 2005 Special Focus
Safety and Handling of UV Coatings by: Staff
August-September, 2002 Question and Answer
Is UV-Coating the Right Choice for You? by: Jeff Peterson
May-June, 2000 Question and Answer
Meeting the Challenge of UV Coatings & Hot Stamping Foil by: Staff
May-June, 1998 Question and Answer
What Sets UV, Aqueous and Laminates Apart? by: Staff
May-June, 1996 Technology Focus
UV Film Casting
Growth Opportunities Paint
New Print Finishing Landscape by: Jeff Peterson, Executive Director, FSEA
May-June, 2010 Special Report
Specialty UV Coatings:
The “Finishing Touch” for
Off-Line Finishing Projects by: Kris Getty, Henkel Corporation
November/December, 2009 Technology Feature
New Processes Provide Decorative Choices by: Jeff Peterson
February-March, 2009 Technology Focus