Product Description
Create perfect scores easily and accurately the first time and every time. The Scoring Machine is designed specifically for perfect binding (paperback books). It works hand-in-hand with the Fastback 15xs to precisely score card stock so your covers look good and open easily. Just place your bound book between the Book Thickness Rings and adjust the width to match. The Scoring Machine is now ready to produce perfect scores every time. Just place your bound book between the Book Thickness Rings and adjust the width to match. It can score card stock up to 20 points thick (.020" or .50mm) and the patented Centering Guide eliminates any guesswork as to where to place the scores. No make-ready is ever needed. The Scoring Machine is designed to be easy to operate, even on the largest job. The transparent die holder allows you to see exactly where each score is being made, which helps avoid mistakes. And, it has a low resistance lever plus a soft grip handle to help avoid strains and repetitive stress injuries. The Scoring Machine comes with one scoring die for making double scores. A second die is available for making single scores. Changing the die is a simple matter of removing two pins and switching the die.
Product Details
- Compatible Equipment: Fastback 20 Strip/Tape Binding Machine - FB20
- Compatible Supplies: Perfectback Strips
Specifications
- Transparent die guide lets you see where each score goes
- Patented Centering Guide eliminates any guesswork from the process
- No make-ready is required
- Interchangeable dies let you choose between single and double scores
- Ergonomic design helps avoid work-related injuries
- Dimensions: 18.5" W x 8.25" H x 20.75" D
- Maximum Weight: 24 lbs
- Maximum Score Length: 13.4"
- Maximum Material Thickness: .020" (at least 20 pt)
- Maximum Book Thickness: 350 pages
- Maximum Wraparound Cover Size: 13" x 20"
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 6 Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Helpful Tips
How to Use the Powis Parker Fastback Scoring Machine
The Fastback scoring machine is an excellent choice for creating perfect bound documents. Generally, common paper card and cover stocks of approximately 20 points (.020 inches or .50 mm thick) can be nicely scored. For materials thicker than this, or of unusual or unknown composition, their ability to be scored may be uncertain. Don’t attempt to score materials over 23 points thick, as this could damage the machine if excess force is used. It is usually a good idea to try a practice score to see if the final score bends and looks satisfactory. Sheets measuring 13 x 20 inches (33 x 50 cm) are easily handled on the machine. This makes it possible to create a full size 8.5″ x 11″ wraparound cover for your perfect bound documents.
You can make either one (single) score or two (double) scores at a time – it depends on which Die Holder is installed on your machine.
To tell which Die Holder you have, look down into the top of the clear bar. If you see two silver lines (figure 3a), then you have the Double Die Holder, which makes two scores at a time. This enables you to create a cover with a “hinged” spine – for a book that opens easily and without wrinkling of the spine title area. Or, you can just have an extra crease line for a nice appearance detail near your spine. If you see a single silver line (figure 4a), then you have the Single Die Holder. This die makes one score at a time – perfect to create a greeting card or a single fold folder.
Simple Scoring:
1. Slide your material under the transparent bar. Make sure the bottom edge of your cover is resting against the front Guide Rail.
2. Look through the bar and position your cover to where you want your scores – they will be made right under the silver lines of the Scoring Dies.
3. Push the Lever to the left to make your scores.
Wraparound Cover Scoring:
Using the Fastback scoring machine you can easily create a wraparound cover for your perfect bound document or book. If you have the double die holder installed you will produce two parallel score lines along each side of the spines. If you have the single die holder installed you will produce a single score line on each side of your spine.
With the Double Die Holder (standard with the machine) two scores are made at once. One is the spine edge score. The other is a secondary score (3/16″ from the spine edge score on the front and rear covers). These two sets of scores are shown in figure 3b. You would perform two scoring actions to make this total of four scores.
With the Single Die Holder (P/N: K-405-3437 available separately – please contact your local dealer) all of your scores are made one at a time. To make the two spine edge scores for a cover, it would take two scoring actions. If you wish to make all of the four scores you achieve with the double scoring die, it would take four scoring actions.
Video
Powis Parker FastBack Scoring Machine Demo Video
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