Akiles DuoMac C31 is able to combine Centrifugal Disc Finishing Machine a huge number of features into a single machine. No other binding system has all of these features.

However, adding two punches and several finishing devices to the system

makes it fairly large and bulky. It can also make it difficult for

inexperienced users to operate.This machine is a great

system for a small or medium sized office that wants to use multiple

binding styles. However, it is still a manual punch and is not ideal

for high volume applications. Users who need to bind more than fifty

documents per week may want to consider a modular interchangeable die

binding punch.

Recommendation:

The Akiles DuoMac C31 is an excellent binding system for organizations that

are looking to bind documents with multiple binding styles. This

machine can be used to create presentations, proposals, reports and

documents using up to six different binding styles. This makes it a

perfect choice for companies that aren't sure what type of binding they

want to use or for their documents.This machine is extremely durable and is constructed with high quality metal components.However,

it is still a manual binding machine and is not meant as a replacement

for an interchangeable die binding punch. Printers, binderies and large

organizations may want to consider a heavy duty electric punch and

modular finishing equipment instead of a combination binding system

such as this.Jeff McRitchie

How to Bind Documents With the GBC CombBind C55 Comb Binding Machine

Business Articles | March 11, 2012

Plastic comb binding is one of the oldest

document finishing methods and it's one of the most popular. It is a

great method to use when you need to bind documents for a meeting,

class, and so on. The GBC CombBind C55 is a comb binding machine that

can help you prepare your work. If you have it, here is a walk-through

on how to use this comb binding machine:

Plastic comb binding is one of the oldest

document finishing methods and it's one of the most popular. It's a

great method to use when you need to bind documents for a meeting,

class, and so on. The GBC CombBind C55 is a comb binding machine that

can help you prepare your work. If you have it, here is a walk-through

on how to use this comb binding machine:

First

of all, make sure the C55 is placed on a sturdy, flat surface. You

should make sure you have ample room for the machine and your supplies.

The

C55 can punch up to 5 sheets at a time. It works with letter- and

A4-sized paper and oversized covers. There is a switch on the left side

of the machine you can adjust depending on what kind of materials you

need to punch. For example, if you're using letter-sized paper, select

the letter-sized setting. You might want to punch a few practice sheets

to ensure you selected the right setting and to make sure you're lining

the sheets up properly beforehand.

Place

up to 5 sheets in the punching throat and lower the lever on the right

side of the device. Remove your paper and punch more sheets if

necessary.

Now you need to select

a comb with which to bind your documents. The C55 will work with combs

that are up to 1/2" in diameter, so your work can contain up to 90

pages. Here's a handy chart to help you determine which comb to use:

Document length: Suggested comb diameter:

10 to 25 pages 1/4"

20 to 40 pages 5/16"

30 to 55 pages 3/8"

50 to 85 pages 1/2"

Once

you select your comb, place it on the C55's comb opener. The teeth need

to be facing up. Open the comb by rotating the dial to the left of the

comb opener. Don't open the comb too far as this can cause the comb to

go flying and then you'll have to go after it.

Start sliding the comb's teeth through the holes in your document. Don't forget to include the covers!

Close

the comb and take your document off the C55. If you need to prepare any

more documents, go ahead and punch and bind them. When you're done,

empty the machine's chip tray. You should open up the machine over a

garbage can so you don't get paper bits all over the place.

Finally,

you should know that the C55 is meant for low-volume punching and

binding. This is because the machine has a lot of plastic parts and it

simply cannot withstand heavy-duty use. You should treat the device

with care so you can get the most use out of it.

Those

are the steps you need to take to take in order to successfully use the

GBC CombBind C55. If you run into any problems during punching and/or

binding, take a few minutes and go through the machine's instruction

manual to see if there are any pointers. Hopefully you won't have any

problems and you'll be able to prepare your documents without any

trouble. Good luck and happy binding!