Saddle stitch books are suitable for books with fewer pages. 2-3 pins are bound at the central spine of the finished product, or the thread is threaded like a sewing machine to fix the entire print, and the three sides outside the binding edge are trimmed to complete the printed product in the form of a book. Saddle stitching is often used for some thinner publications. It does not require high binding firmness, and focuses on the convenience of flipping and the beauty of the appearance. Saddle stitching is a very good choice.
The production process of saddle stitch books is also very simple:
Collation:
Arrange the printed pages in the order of page numbers;
Alignment:
Arrange the matched pages so that one side of the spine is aligned;
Stapling:
Use a saddle stitch binding machine to place the book under the staples, pass the staples through the spine and bend and fix them. Usually two or three wires are used for binding;
Trimming:
Trim the rough edges of the bound book to make it the finished size. When cutting, ensure that the cut is neat and smooth.
Any binding method has advantages and disadvantages, and saddle stitching is no exception. The advantages and disadvantages of saddle stitching in use are as follows:
Advantages:
Saddle stitching books are cheap, simple in process, and low in cost; fast in production, printing and binding can be completed at one time; easy to read, can be completely flattened and opened; convenient for cross-page processing, easy to edit cross-page processing;
Disadvantages:
poor firmness, the pages are only connected by two wire nails, only suitable for books with fewer pages; limited scope of application, it is not recommended for books with more than 32 pages (64 sides), the spine will bulge significantly, and the upper and lower edges of the spine are easily damaged when cutting the finished product.
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