In a busy print shop, finishing is often where the most time and profit gets tied up. You print the job fast, but then it sits. You laminate it on one machine, then move it to a table or a separate cutter to slit the edges and trim it to size. Every time a person has to touch that print to move it to the next station, you’re adding labor costs and increasing the chance of a mistake
If you’re looking to clear that bottleneck, the answer is One-Pass Finishing.
What is One-Pass Finishing?
One-pass finishing means your machine handles the lamination, slitting, and cutting in a single cycle. Instead of taking a laminated roll or sheet to a guillotine or a hand-trimmer, the machine, like the Graphic Whizard PT33LSC, does the work for you. You load the paper, and the finished, trimmed product comes out the other side
Three Ways it Saves Your Shop Money:
Eliminating “Double Handling”
Every minute your team spends moving a job from a laminator to a cutting station is a minute they aren’t starting the next job. By combining these steps, you’re effectively doubling your finishing speed without adding more staff.
Precision and Reduced Waste
Manual trimming is prone to human error. One-pass systems use integrated sensors and guides to ensure that the lamination is smooth and the cuts are dead-on. This means fewer reprints and less wasted material (and film).
Versatility for Small to Medium Runs
With the rise of short-run digital work, you need to be able to switch jobs quickly. One-pass machines allow for fast setups, making it just as easy to run 50 menus as it is to run 500 business cards.
The Right Tools for the Job
Of course, the machine is only half the battle. To keep a one-pass system running at peak performance, you need high-quality consumables. Using genuine Graphic Whizard film or premium Skandacor foils ensures that your blades stay sharp and your bond stays permanent, even during high-speed cutting.
Check out our lamination collection: https://atlanticgraphicsystems.com/product-category/consumables/finishing-supplies/lamination-film/
See it in Action
Ready to see how much time you can save? We have the Graphic Whizard PT33LSC on our showroom floor in Columbia right now. Throughout February, we’re offering exclusive “off-the-floor” pricing on our demo unit to help one shop completely overhaul their workflow.
Explore the PT33LSC Demo Unit: https://atlanticgraphicsystems.com/product/graphic-whizard-pt-33lsc-demo-unit/
