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Suppose we’ve gotten this far. The next Who
piece of necessary information is the l Die vendor (CDV)
leading edge. The leading edge is the first l Print plate vendor (PPV)
edge through the press of the total sheet.
This edge reference will relate to both l Ink supplier
the cutting die file and the art file for the l Convertor scheduler
plates. It might be a good time to mention l Box house designer (BHD)
the next vital information point, the view. l Box customer service agent (BCS)
A box designer is working from the inside
of the box, while the graphic designer is When
working from the outside. Now, doesn’t it l Tomorrow;
seem like common sense that the CAD files l Yesterday; or
for diecutting would be “inside view” and l The day before yesterday
the structure files for the graphics would There is a short list of info you MUST HAVE How to Box
be “outside view?” Logical as that may The Final Decision 104
seem, it is far from always being the case. to order tooling:
1. CAD file of structure/part/design (aka Performance)
Here is the ring announcer’s cheat sheet
for the absolute minimum information 2. Machine to be used for converting
required to order cutting dies or printing 3. Material to be processed
plates for the inline flexo printer rotary 4. Arrangement of design
diecutter: 5. View of provided files (inside/outside)

What (pre-press products) 6. Lead edge
1. Print plate All in all, when the fight is done, the ring
l Sheet or liquid announcer steps to the center of the ring
l Thick or thin (basic or hi def) and a microphone drops from the rafters.
l Mounted or loose As the bloodied boxers look at each other
though swollen eyes, the ring announcer
l Number of colors/what colors grasps the 1950s microphone and begins
to speak. Through cauliflower ears, the
2. Cutting die fighters listen as the ring announcer booms
l High volume/high speed; in a very baritone, distinct voice, “And
l Standard class/moderate speed; or the winner is…!” The referee raises your
l One and done arm toward the sky. You did it! You took When the fight is all over, a team of judges,
everything your opponent could throw in who closely scrutinized the fight in its
How (tooling criteria) your way to knock you off course, and in entirety, renders the final decision. The
1. Machine (cylinder size/pitch) the end, you prevailed. winner is always determined through a
superior optimization of the equipment,
2. Material Tune in next time for the last article of trainer and manager, which as one team
l Flute: A, B, C, E, etc. the series, “The Final Decision 104.” support the boxer with one goal in mind—
l Burst test or ECT We’ll take a glimpse behind the scenes and that goal is to win the fight.
l Flute direction related to CAD file for the measurement and analysis of true So here we are, at the last article of the
performance. We’ll cover how to achieve
3. Number of outs series which will review performance.
the greatness awarded to those that
4. Arrangement (side by side/nested/ measure, study, adapt and constantly move It absolutely makes no sense to journey
gutters) forward. True champions seek longevity through the pain and bruises of the boxing
5. File view (art file/die file) and repeatability. Come back next month ring if there isn’t a prize worth the effort
in the end.
6. Lead edge to find out the secret.
l Indicate on CAD file: flutes through Endless hours in the gym, thousands of
and flutes across jump rope skips, miles of white tape, jars
of Vaseline and stench-laden, sweat-soaked
gear, not to mention the enduring damage

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